NV Elk Unit 242
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NV 242 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 242 spans 671,730 acres of nearly 100% public land across a dramatic elevation range (2,667–7,613 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower-country brush to high-elevation forest. This public-land foundation makes the unit accessible to unguided hunters without private-land complications. The broad elevation band supports both lower and high-country elk habitat, giving hunters flexibility to adapt to seasonal conditions and animal movement patterns. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 242 carry a strong historical record of trophy-class elk production. Record-book entries from the area show consistent production across multiple decades,..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Antlered
Archery, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Muzzleloader, Antlerless
Rifle, Antlered
Rifle, Antlerless
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlerless | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 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 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlerless | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlerless | 2 | 0 | — |
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
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