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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 163

Total Acres
753,369
Public Land
100%
Elevation
5,218–10,199 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 (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) LateOct 21, 2026Nov 5, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) EarlyOct 5, 2026Oct 20, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered)Aug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
9
Avg Score
211.4
Top Score
325.8
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 163 — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 163 spans 5,218–10,199 ft with 99.6% public land, offering extensive high-elevation terrain. Hunters report deer spread widely from 6,000 to 10,000+ ft, requiring significant glassing and mobility to locate quality bucks. The unit saw fire suppression activity that dispersed deer; expect animals to migrate seasonally into adjacent areas (e.g., unit 075 to the east). **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record data shows declining quality...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlyresident50490
2023Rifle (Antlered) Lateresident23515
2023Archery (Antlered)resident6025
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident377
2023Rifle (Junior)resident6530
2023Rifle (Antlered) Earlynonresident985
2023Rifle (Antlered) Latenonresident512
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident343
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident161
2023Rifle (Guided) Earlynonresident44
2023Rifle (Guided) Latenonresident22

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered) Early782025.6%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Late12758.3%
2023Archery (Antlered)15320.0%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)60
2023Rifle (Junior)23939.1%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Early5240.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) Late10
2023Archery (Antlered)3133.3%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) Early4375.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) Late2150.0%