NV Mule Deer Unit 046
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NV 046 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 046 spans 4,274–9,334 feet across 394,523 acres with 75% public land, offering a mix of low-desert foothills and high-elevation mountain terrain. The broad elevation range creates distinct habitat zones—lower country is sagebrush and semi-open terrain; higher elevations transition to timbered and bare ridge systems. The elevation change supports diverse mule deer populations across the unit, though hunter pressure concentrates in accessible mid-to-high country. Road access reaches most areas, particularly in the northern sections; southern portions near Harrison Pass see lower hunter traffic but require more effort to reach. Water..
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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
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle, Antlered
Rifle (Antlered) Early
Rifle (Antlered) Late
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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, 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, 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 (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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