NV Mule Deer Unit 044
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,315 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 044 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 044 spans 636,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (4,033–8,348 ft), offering both low-country and high-country mule deer habitat. With 65.5% public land, access is reasonable, though terrain diversity means hunt success depends on understanding where deer concentrate at different elevations and seasons. Hunters report deer spread across a wide vertical band—from 6,000 ft to above 10,000 ft—requiring significant glassing work and the ability to cover country efficiently. High ridges and timbered-to-open transitions hold deer; they can be distant or surprisingly close, so binoculars and spotting scopes are essential..
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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.
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.
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.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) Early
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) Late
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 50 | 32 | 64.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 42 | 9 | 21.4% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 18 | 5 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 57 | 24 | 42.1% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 40 | 4 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 17 | 6 | 35.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 69 | 26 | 37.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 30 | 16 | 53.3% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 56 | 6 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 20 | 11 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 60 | 37 | 61.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 1 | 1 | 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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