NV Mule Deer Unit 051
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,860 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 051 — Mule Deer. Terrain & Access NV 051 spans 1.7 million acres across a steep elevation range—from 3,750 feet in the valleys to over 9,600 feet in the high country. The unit is 73% public land, offering substantial access for hunters willing to explore. The broad elevation range supports diverse mule deer habitat, from lower-elevation sagebrush to higher-elevation mixed forest and alpine terrain. Forum reports consistently highlight that road access concentrates pressure—a significant factor for hunters targeting mature bucks. The practical reality: leaving vehicles at trailheads and hiking into less-traveled terrain is essential to escape the..
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See the full AI verdict →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
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, Antlerless
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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 102 | 55 | 53.9% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 40 | 14 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 15 | 5 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 42 | 36 | 85.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 129 | 71 | 55.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 23 | 2 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 41 | 22 | 53.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 133 | 70 | 52.6% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 23 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 17 | 4 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlerless | 21 | 17 | 81.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 60 | 38 | 63.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 20 | 13 | 65.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
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 — Alw | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) | Oct 5, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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