NV Mule Deer Unit 079
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NV 079 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 079 spans 4,605–8,034 feet across 149,707 acres in Nevada's high country. Public land comprises 57% of the unit, offering solid access without overwhelming private-land constraints. The elevation range supports diverse habitat—lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper transitioning to higher-elevation mixed conifer and alpine meadows where mule deer concentrate during hunting season. Terrain is moderately rugged with ridges and drainages that reward glassing and deliberate route-finding. Trophy Potential Elko County, which overlaps the unit, holds a long trophy record spanning more than a century. Historical production was exceptional, with consistent entries and..
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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 | 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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