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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 051

Total Acres
1,725,917
Public Land
73%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
3,751–9,611 ft

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 — AlwAug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered)Oct 5, 2026Nov 5, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
11
Avg Score
193.4
Top Score
225.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 051 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NV 051 spans high-elevation country (3,751–9,611 ft) across 1.7 million acres with 73% public land access. Terrain varies from low valleys to high ridges with mixed timber and open parks. Forum discussion indicates deer use high ridges and low valleys; hunting success depends heavily on glassing and patience in variable terrain. No wilderness data provided; access appears road-accessible throughout much of the unit. ## Herd Quality No wildlife...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
17 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Antlered)resident1,049140
2023Archery (Antlered)resident6030
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident5914
2023Rifle (Junior)resident11450
2023Rifle (Antlered)nonresident3669
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident573
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident141
2023Rifle (Guided)nonresident866

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle3266.7%
2023Rifle (Antlered)1297155.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)2328.7%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)11654.5%
2023Rifle (Junior)412253.7%
2023Rifle131184.6%
2023Rifle (Antlered)7571.4%
2023Archery (Antlered)20
2023Rifle (Guided)55100.0%