NV Mule Deer Unit 172
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,516 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 172 — Terrain & Access This high-elevation unit spans 5,741–10,257 feet across nearly 383,000 acres of near-complete public land ownership. The broad elevation range supports varied habitat from lower-country pinyon-juniper and sagebrush through mid-elevation mixed forest to high alpine terrain. Hunters can access most areas via road networks that penetrate the unit, reducing reliance on extended foot travel. Hunt Character NV 172 suits hunters seeking opportunity across a large, accessible landscape. The unit's size and road access make it feasible for self-guided hunts without extensive backcountry conditioning. Deer are distributed across the elevation band—from 6,000 feet to..
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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.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Muzzleloader, Antlered
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) S1
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) S2
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) S3
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) S1 | 261 | 62 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 152 | 48 | 31.6% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 27 | 15 | 55.6% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 256 | 25 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 92 | 29 | 31.5% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 141 | 63 | 44.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 24 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 18 | 12 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 25 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) S1 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) S2 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Guided) S3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 218 | 43 | 19.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 163 | 59 | 36.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 29 | 16 | 55.2% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 214 | 16 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 51 | 15 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 97 | 34 | 35.1% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 16 | 5 | 31.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 15 | 7 | 46.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) S1 | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) S2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) S3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 225 | 55 | 24.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 154 | 38 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 26 | 8 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 182 | 19 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 54 | 9 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 141 | 81 | 57.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 24 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) S1 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) S2 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Guided) S3 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
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 — Alw | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) | Oct 5, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) Early | Oct 5, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) Late | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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