NV Mule Deer Unit 079
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) Late | Oct 21, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) Early | Oct 5, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) | Oct 5, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 079 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 079 spans mid to high elevation (4,600–8,000 ft) across roughly 150,000 acres with 57% public land. Terrain is mixed sagebrush, timbered ridges, and high country. Deer migrate extensively—many move north toward Idaho or south into adjacent units starting in early October, depending on weather severity. The unit offers varied hunting options but requires flexibility to track shifting populations. ## Herd Quality Trophy data for Elko County...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Early | nonresident | 78 | 29 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | resident | 1,895 | 550 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | resident | 1,606 | 140 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | resident | 305 | 190 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | resident | 147 | 20 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 132 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 1,077 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Junior) | resident | 451 | 260 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | nonresident | 608 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | nonresident | 829 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | nonresident | 134 | 20 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | nonresident | 70 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 48 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Late | nonresident | 97 | 9 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |