Nevada Mule Deer Hunting Units & Draw Odds
117 units · 55.4% avg hunter success
Nevada's mule deer draw runs on a bonus-point system across 117 units, giving nonresidents a straightforward path to western hunting. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags and pay a $10 application fee plus a $240 tag fee if drawn. For 2026, submit between March 23 and May 13—results come May 29. The bonus system means every applicant has a chance each year, though odds vary by unit and hunt type. We've gathered 2024 draw data and harvest success rates from five key units to help you identify which hunts match your skills and expectations.
How the Nevada Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 23 – May 13(nonresident)
Results: May 29
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $156 license · $240 tag · $10 point
Easiest Mule Deer Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
11% at zero points · Archery, Antlered
11% at zero points · Archery, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.7% at zero points · Muzzleloader, Antlered
9.1% at zero points · Archery, Antlered
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 041 | — | 11%Archery, Antlered | 50% | 80% |
| Unit 042 | — | 11%Archery, Antlered | 100% | 58% |
| Unit 101 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 12.9% | 34% |
| Unit 102 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 100% | 55% |
| Unit 103 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 24.1% | 97% |
| Unit 104 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 12.9% | 100% |
| Unit 105 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 26.7% | 93% |
| Unit 106 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 32.5% | 96% |
| Unit 107 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 32.5% | 47% |
| Unit 108 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 71.4% | 100% |
| Unit 109 | — | 9.7%Muzzleloader, Antlered | 58.3% | 100% |
| Unit 045 | — | 9.1%Archery, Antlered | 16.7% | 100% |
All Nevada Mule Deer Units
Nevada Mule Deer Draw FAQ
When do Nevada mule deer applications open and close in 2026?
Applications open March 23 and close May 13, 2026. Results are released May 29. Mark those dates now so you don't miss the window.
What do nonresidents pay to apply and hunt Nevada mule deer?
The application fee is $10. If you draw a tag, the tag fee is $240. Residents pay a $30 tag fee instead, so nonresident costs are significantly higher.
How does Nevada's bonus-point system work for mule deer?
Nevada uses a bonus system where every applicant has a chance to draw each year, regardless of points. Your bonus points increase your odds, but even zero-point applicants draw tags—some units saw zero-point archery hunts draw at 11.1% in 2024. The more points you accumulate, the better your chances the following year.
What percentage of Nevada mule deer tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags across the draw. This allocation is fixed, so nonresident odds depend on the total tag pool for each unit and hunt type.
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