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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 081

Total Acres
424,411
Public Land
79%
Elevation
4,716–7,812 ft

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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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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%11 pts → 8.3%18 pts → 100%22 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2022 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 7.7%7 pts → 100%8 pts → 0.0%

Archery (Antlered) Early

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%17 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 12%7 pts → 100%

Archery (Antlered) Late

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 4.2%22 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 7.9%3 pts → 9.1%7 pts → 0.0%

Muzzleloader, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%13 pts → 6.7%21 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%3 pts → 3.3%5 pts → 4.8%13 pts → 0.0%

Rifle, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%9 pts → 1.2%14 pts → 3.1%25 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 0.2%17 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Antlered272281.5%
2024Archery (Antlered) Early3266.7%
2024Archery (Antlered) Late3133.3%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered4375.0%
2024Rifle, Junior10990.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Junior66100.0%
2024Rifle, Antlered11100.0%
2024Archery (Antlered) Early10
2024Archery (Antlered) Late10
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered11100.0%
2024Rifle, Guided11100.0%
2023Rifle11100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered281760.7%
2023Archery (Antlered) Early2150.0%
2023Archery (Antlered) Late3133.3%
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered8450.0%
2023Rifle, Junior151066.7%
2023Rifle3266.7%
2023Rifle, Antlered11100.0%
2023Archery (Antlered) Early10
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2023Rifle, Guided20
2022Rifle, Antlered321650.0%
2022Archery, Antlered5240.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered13969.2%
2022Rifle, Junior151280.0%
2022Rifle, Antlered2150.0%
2022Archery, Antlered2150.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered11100.0%
2022Rifle, Guided10

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)Nov 21, 2026Dec 10, 2026male
2026Rifle — AlwNov 10, 2026Nov 20, 2026
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered)Dec 11, 2026Jan 1, 2027male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
49
Avg Score
210.5
Top Score
297.1
Recent (5yr)
1

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