NV Mule Deer Unit 042
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NV 042 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 042 spans elevation from 3,955 to 7,579 feet across roughly 807,000 acres, with 58% public land. This mixed-elevation unit offers both lower-country sagebrush and juniper flats capable of holding deer year-round, plus higher ridges and timbered terrain above. The elevation variance creates distinct habitat zones — lower valleys and alfalfa fields near private land on the unit's northwestern side can concentrate bucks during early season, while upper-country timber and bare ridges draw deer as conditions shift. Road access reaches most of the unit's major drainages, reducing the reliance on..
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Archery, Antlered
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle, Antlered
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered) | Sep 10, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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