NV Elk Unit 262
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Tactical Analysis: Nevada Unit 262. Terrain & Access Unit 262 spans a dramatic elevation range from 2,048 to 11,831 feet across 1.37 million acres in Nevada's interior, offering diverse habitat from lower-country to high alpine. The unit is 91% public land, providing exceptional access and hunt flexibility for those comfortable navigating and managing terrain variation. The vast acreage and high public-land percentage make this a self-sufficient hunter's unit. The extreme elevation spread means terrain character changes significantly — lower basins offer different conditions and hunting pace than high peaks. Success depends on reading elevation, water, and thermal patterns..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
2025 draw results are in
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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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Elk (Antlered) | Aug 25, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered) | Oct 22, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) | Sep 17, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
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