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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 205

Total Acres
828,636
Public Land
96%
Elevation
3,918–8,347 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) LateDec 16, 2026Jan 1, 2027male
2026Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) EarlyAug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered)Dec 1, 2026Dec 15, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered)Nov 5, 2026Nov 30, 2026male

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 205 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 205 spans 3,900–8,347 ft across 828,636 acres of 96% public land, offering excellent access and mobility across diverse elevation zones. Deer distribute widely from mid-elevation basins to high ridges and timbered slopes; glassing country from lower elevations and pushing into higher terrain are core tactics. Forum reports indicate deer are scattered and bucks can be 160 class or better, but finding mature deer requires covering significant...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Antlered)resident29244
2023Archery (Antlered)resident1810
2023Archery (Antlered)resident1110
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident137
2023Rifle (Junior)resident3920
2023Rifle (Antlered)nonresident664
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident61
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident81
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident152
2023Rifle (Guided)nonresident32

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered)402460.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)6116.7%
2023Archery (Antlered)9111.1%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)6466.7%
2023Rifle (Junior)161275.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)10
2023Archery (Antlered)10
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)22100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided)22100.0%