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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 012

Total Acres
689,054
Public Land
99%
Elevation
3,929–8,498 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered)Sep 10, 2026Oct 4, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered)Aug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
29
Avg Score
194.1
Top Score
234.2
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 012 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 012 spans 3,929–8,498 ft with 99% public land—excellent access across diverse elevation. Terrain transitions from sagebrush to timbered ridge country; deer utilize high ridges and low valleys, ranging widely (6,000–10,000+ ft). Expect to cover significant country to locate mature bucks; glassing magnification is essential given the mixed habitat and spacing. ## Herd Quality & Population Recent hunter reports indicate **declining buck...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Antlered)resident66435
2023Archery (Antlered)resident4515
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident264
2023Rifle (Junior)resident4015
2023Rifle (Antlered)nonresident3022
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident251
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident171
2023Rifle (Guided)nonresident162

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle22100.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered)27933.3%
2023Archery (Antlered)12433.3%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)4375.0%
2023Rifle (Junior)13861.5%
2023Rifle (Antlered)22100.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)10
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided)2150.0%