NV Mule Deer Unit 196
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NV 196 — Terrain & Access NV 196 spans 4,458–8,266 feet of elevation across 50,329 acres in the Carson Range near Lake Tahoe. With 44% public land, the unit offers a mix of accessible lower-country and higher-elevation terrain, though private development—particularly in lower zones—has intensified in recent years and fragmented habitat. Road access reaches into most of the unit, making foot-travel access practical from multiple entry points. Hunt Character This is a high-elevation mule deer hunt suited to hunters comfortable working steep, variable terrain and glassing open ridge systems. The elevation and patchwork of timbered and open country..
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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) Early
Archery (Antlered) Late
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle, Antlered
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 30 | 21 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Junior | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Early | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery (Antlered) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Late | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) Early | 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) | Nov 5, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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