NV Mule Deer Unit 081
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 3,096 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 081 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 081 spans 4,716–7,812 feet across 424,411 acres, with nearly 80% public land. This elevation range supports classic Great Basin mule deer habitat—lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper transitioning to higher mixed conifer and aspen. The high proportion of accessible public land makes this unit practical for self-guided hunters without requiring outfitter support or dealing with significant private checkerboard issues. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 081 hold a strong historical record of trophy mule deer, with entries spanning more than a century. Production peaked in earlier decades, with consistent trophy-class..
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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
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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
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.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 27 | 22 | 81.5% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Junior | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 28 | 17 | 60.7% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 32 | 16 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 13 | 9 | 69.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 0 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Early | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Late | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered) | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Alw | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) | Dec 11, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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