NV Mule Deer Unit 045
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 6,027 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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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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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.
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 12 | 7 | 58.3% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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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