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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 042

Total Acres
806,941
Public Land
58%
Elevation
3,955–7,579 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered)Aug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male
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
2
Avg Score
186.3
Top Score
187.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 042 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 042 spans 3,955–7,579 ft elevation across roughly 800,000 acres with 58% public land. Habitat varies from high ridges and timbered areas to sagebrush flats and juniper zones; deer use low valleys and open country equally, requiring glassing and flexibility. Terrain presents a mix of accessible areas and longer stalks depending on where bucks concentrate seasonally. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is extremely limited—only 2...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Antlered)resident1818
2023Archery (Antlered)resident2115
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident105
2023Rifle (Junior)resident2210
2023Rifle (Antlered)nonresident222
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident52
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident52
2023Rifle (Guided)nonresident11

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered)7457.1%
2023Archery (Antlered)120
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)30
2023Rifle (Junior)9888.9%
2023Rifle (Antlered)2150.0%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)2150.0%
2023Rifle (Guided)11100.0%