NV Elk Unit 242
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Elk (Antlered) | Aug 25, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Antlerless) — Archery-Elk (Antlerless) | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered) | Sep 17, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlerless) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlerless) | Aug 16, 2026 — Aug 24, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlerless) — Rifle-Elk (Antlerless) | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 242 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 242 spans 671,730 acres across a 5,000 ft elevation range with nearly 100% public land access—ideal for DIY hunters. Forum reports indicate good elk populations with abundant forage and water; terrain varies from lower valleys to high-elevation mountain country, offering diverse hunting opportunities across seasons. ## Herd Quality Limited herd survey data is available for this unit. Forum observations suggest recent years have supported...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | resident | 135 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | resident | 18 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 201 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlerless) | resident | 24 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlerless) | resident | 9 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlerless) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlerless) | 2 | 0 | — |