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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 045

Total Acres
256,078
Public Land
100%
Elevation
3,707–9,734 ft

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NV 045 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 045 spans 3,707 to 9,734 feet across 256,078 acres of entirely public land—a significant advantage for independent hunters. The unit's wide elevation range supports varied mule deer habitat, with deer distributed across high ridges, timbered pockets, and low valleys. Hunt success depends on glassing ability and willingness to cover extensive country; bucks can be widely scattered or close at hand depending on conditions and season timing. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 045 hold a modest trophy record, with entries historically in the upper 180s. Trophy-class bucks have..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 9.1%1 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 13%1 pts → 12%2 pts → 44%3 pts → 0.0%

Muzzleloader, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%4 pts → 40%6 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 9.1%4 pts → 100%

Rifle, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 14%11 pts → 100%15 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 1.4%8 pts → 100%9 pts → 100%

Rifle (Antlered) Early

NonresidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 2.5%11 pts → 67%
ResidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 1.1%6 pts → 44%

Rifle (Antlered) Late

NonresidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%3 pts → 9.1%10 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 2.4%8 pts → 50%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Antlered14642.9%
2024Archery, Antlered13323.1%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered9333.3%
2024Rifle, Junior8562.5%
2024Rifle, Antlered22100.0%
2024Archery, Antlered10
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2024Rifle, Guided11100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered12758.3%
2023Archery, Antlered1119.1%
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered9111.1%
2023Rifle, Junior9555.6%
2023Rifle11100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered22100.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered2150.0%
2023Rifle, Guided11100.0%
2022Rifle11100.0%
2022Rifle (Antlered) Early692637.7%
2022Rifle (Antlered) Late301653.3%
2022Archery, Antlered56610.7%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered201155.0%
2022Rifle, Junior603761.7%
2022Rifle (Antlered) Early6350.0%
2022Rifle (Antlered) Late22100.0%
2022Archery, Antlered6116.7%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2022Rifle (Guided) Early3133.3%
2022Rifle (Guided) Late11100.0%

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

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
186.3
Top Score
187.4
Recent (5yr)
0

Same Country, Other Species

Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.

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