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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 221

Total Acres
490,147
Public Land
100%
Elevation
5,286–10,900 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 — AlwAug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) LateOct 21, 2026Nov 5, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) EarlyOct 5, 2026Oct 20, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered)Oct 5, 2026Oct 31, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
65
Avg Score
201
Top Score
248.5
Recent (5yr)
4

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 221 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 221 spans 5,286–10,900 ft with nearly 100% public land—excellent access. The high elevation suggests alpine and subalpine habitat typical of Nevada's interior ranges. This is a controlled-draw unit requiring an application; do not expect walk-up availability. ## Herd Quality & Population No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios) is provided for this unit. Harvest data shows moderate 2025 rifle success (44% for Early...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Antlered) S1resident76680
2023Rifle (Antlered) S2resident29745
2023Rifle (Antlered) S3resident6486
2023Archery (Antlered)resident8715
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident424
2023Rifle (Junior)resident14735
2023Rifle (Antlered) S1nonresident1233
2023Rifle (Antlered) S2nonresident802
2023Rifle (Antlered) S3nonresident1,1932
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident581
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident201
2023Rifle (Guided) S1nonresident265
2023Rifle (Guided) S2nonresident423
2023Rifle (Guided) S3nonresident1251

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered) S1672131.3%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S2401640.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S34250.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)12325.0%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)30
2023Rifle (Junior)251560.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S14125.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S22150.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S32150.0%
2023Archery (Antlered)10
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)10
2023Rifle (Guided) S133100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) S22150.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) S311100.0%