NV Mule Deer Unit 161
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 7,355 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 11,931 ft.
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NV 161 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 161 spans 4,576–11,931 feet across roughly 926,000 acres of nearly all public land (99%). The vast elevation range means terrain shifts dramatically: lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper habitat at base elevation transitions to higher-elevation meadows, aspen, and alpine zones above 10,000 feet. Water sources and topography funnel deer movement between elevation bands, particularly through saddles and passes. The high public-land percentage means access is open, but the unit's large size and rugged vertical relief demand fitness and willingness to cover significant country on foot. Herd Quality & Terrain Patterns..
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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 2024 draw.
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Muzzleloader, Antlered
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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.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 91 | 39 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 37 | 5 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 47 | 27 | 57.4% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 78 | 20 | 25.6% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 12 | 7 | 58.3% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 15 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 23 | 9 | 39.1% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 88 | 28 | 31.8% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 41 | 7 | 17.1% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 35 | 14 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Early | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) Late | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered) | Sep 10, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 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 |
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