NV Mule Deer Unit 071
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,105 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 071 — Terrain & Hunt Character NV 071 spans 4,789–9,894 feet of elevation across nearly 260,000 acres, with over 80% public land. This high-elevation unit offers a mix of sagebrush, timber, and open ridges typical of the northeastern Nevada mountains. The broad elevation range and high public-land percentage support self-guided access across much of the unit, though hunters should expect variable terrain from lower valleys to alpine country. The unit attracts mule deer hunters seeking mountain hunting without extreme access constraints. The open public-land base and elevation diversity create opportunity for both glassing high ridges and working timbered..
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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) Early
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.
Archery (Antlered) Late
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) Early
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) Late
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 2023 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 402 | 253 | 62.9% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 51 | 41 | 80.4% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 168 | 47 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 19 | 8 | 42.1% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 82 | 40 | 48.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 271 | 216 | 79.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 40 | 24 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 20 | 7 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 464 | 206 | 44.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 122 | 88 | 72.1% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 154 | 37 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 18 | 6 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 45 | 19 | 42.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlerless | 41 | 33 | 80.5% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 226 | 149 | 65.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 22 | 3 | 13.6% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 18 | 3 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 23 | 13 | 56.5% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 659 | 359 | 54.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 172 | 118 | 68.6% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 205 | 49 | 23.9% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 27 | 8 | 29.6% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 77 | 28 | 36.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlerless | 72 | 58 | 80.6% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 321 | 235 | 73.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 35 | 25 | 71.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 24 | 5 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 31 | 22 | 71.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Late | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Early | 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 2, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) Early | Oct 5, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) Late | Oct 21, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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