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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 153

Total Acres
372,703
Public Land
94%
Elevation
4,134–8,627 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered)Aug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered)Sep 10, 2026Oct 4, 2026male
2026Rifle — AlwAug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) LateOct 21, 2026Nov 5, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) EarlyOct 5, 2026Oct 20, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered)Oct 5, 2026Nov 2, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
202.5
Top Score
218.5
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 153 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 153 spans 4,134–8,627 ft with 94% public land, offering varied hunting across mid-elevation sagebrush/pinyon-juniper transitioning to higher mixed conifer. Forum reports indicate deer are widely dispersed (6,000–10,000+ ft) across timbered and open ridges; glassing long distances is essential. Terrain is open enough to cover country on foot, though substantial walking is required. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data shows Lander...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
23 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlyresident572247
2023Rifle (Antlered) Lateresident17425
2023Archery (Antlered)resident134110
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident3815
2023Rifle (Junior)resident12890
2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlynonresident11924
2023Rifle (Antlered) Latenonresident342
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident2810
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident51
2023Rifle (Guided) Earlynonresident169
2023Rifle (Guided) Latenonresident21

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered) Late251456.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Early2066732.5%
2023Archery (Antlered)971919.6%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)14214.3%
2023Rifle (Junior)713853.5%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Early22836.4%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Late11100.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)8112.5%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) Early77100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) Late10