NV Mule Deer Unit 162
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,455 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 162 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 162 spans 5,409–10,864 ft across 1.25 million acres of nearly pure public land (99.8%), offering exceptional access and no crowding constraints from private ownership. The unit's wide elevation range supports both lower-country sagebrush habitat and higher montane terrain, creating diverse deer habitat across the year's progression. Road access reaches most of the unit, making it feasible for hunters without 4x4 capability to find huntable country, though trophy-quality bucks reward those willing to hike away from vehicle access and glass extensively. Herd Quality & Trophy Potential Nye County—which overlaps..
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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
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Muzzleloader, Antlered
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Rifle (Antlered) Early
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Rifle (Antlered) Late
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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 (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 (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 (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 |
Trophy Data
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