NV Mule Deer Unit 181
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,327 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 181 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 181 spans 1.5 million acres across a steep elevation gradient—from high desert at 3,868 feet to alpine terrain above 8,195 feet. The unit is 64.5% public land, offering solid access opportunity across a diverse landscape. Low-elevation country is sagebrush-scrub; higher elevations support pinyon-juniper and mixed conifer forest. Terrain is broken and varied, with deer scattered from ridgetops to timbered valleys and open sage benches. Expect significant foot travel; glassing potential is high across exposed ridges and low country, but bucks range widely between elevation zones. Hunt Character This..
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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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Rifle, 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.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 139 | 68 | 48.9% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 52 | 10 | 19.2% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 48 | 28 | 58.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 111 | 40 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 29 | 4 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 32 | 14 | 43.8% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 134 | 54 | 40.3% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 52 | 8 | 15.4% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 59 | 33 | 55.9% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
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) | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
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