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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 071

Total Acres
259,821
Public Land
81%
Elevation
4,789–9,894 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) LateNov 10, 2026Nov 20, 2026male
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) EarlyAug 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) LateOct 21, 2026Nov 5, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered)Oct 5, 2026Nov 2, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) EarlyOct 5, 2026Oct 20, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
49
Avg Score
210.5
Top Score
297.1
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 071 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** This is a high-elevation unit spanning 4,789–9,894 ft with 81% public land—ideal for self-guided archery and rifle hunts. Early-season archery (Aug 10–Sep 9) hunts higher terrain; rifle seasons (Oct–Nov) coincide with migration downslope. Expect mixed sagebrush and timbered country with good road access across most of the unit. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data from Elko County shows historical strength but declining trend: recent entries...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
27 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident484
2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlyresident1,895550
2023Rifle (Antlered) Lateresident1,606140
2023Archery (Antlered) Earlyresident305190
2023Archery (Antlered) Lateresident14720
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident13250
2023Rifle (Antlerless)resident1,07750
2023Rifle (Junior)resident451260
2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlynonresident60824
2023Rifle (Antlered) Latenonresident8296
2023Archery (Antlered) Earlynonresident13420
2023Archery (Antlered) Latenonresident702
2023Rifle (Guided) Earlynonresident7829
2023Rifle (Guided) Latenonresident979

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered) Early46420644.4%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Late1228872.1%
2023Archery (Antlered) Early1543724.0%
2023Archery (Antlered) Late18633.3%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)451942.2%
2023Rifle (Antlerless)413380.5%
2023Rifle (Junior)22614965.9%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Early22313.6%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Late5480.0%
2023Archery (Antlered) Early18316.7%
2023Archery (Antlered) Late20
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)4375.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) Early231356.5%
2023Rifle (Guided) Late7571.4%