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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 223

Total Acres
721,603
Public Land
100%
Elevation
3,794–9,372 ft

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NV 223 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 223 spans 3,794–9,372 feet across 721,603 acres of nearly 100% public land, offering exceptional access for self-directed hunters. The elevation range creates distinct habitat zones: lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper country transitioning to higher-elevation aspen, mixed conifers, and alpine meadows. This vertical diversity concentrates mule deer across multiple terrain bands and reduces the need to travel vast distances between productive areas. Road access into the unit is straightforward, and the public-land dominance means no private-land navigation challenges. Trophy Potential Lincoln County (which overlaps NV 223) holds a strong trophy..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Antlered

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.03%8 pts → 4.0%17 pts → 9.3%24 pts → 17.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.2%6 pts → 69.5%7 pts → 79.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Muzzleloader, Antlered

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%20 pts → 6.9%22 pts → 8.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.64%3 pts → 6.2%7 pts → 27.4%9 pts → 40.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle (Antlered) Early

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.06%2 pts → 0.87%21 pts → 24.8%22 pts → 26.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%9 pts → 56.3%15 pts → 89.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle (Antlered) Late

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%21 pts → 4.8%31 pts → 4.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.20%15 pts → 7.6%21 pts → 14.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle (Antlered) S1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.04%6 pts → 2.9%13 pts → 6.2%25 pts → 20.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%10 pts → 70.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle (Antlered) S2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%9 pts → 1.9%14 pts → 4.4%21 pts → 9.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%1 pts → 2.1%12 pts → 78.3%13 pts → 83.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

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Rifle (Antlered) S3

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%5 pts → 0.30%15 pts → 1.1%30 pts → 1.5%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.04%4 pts → 0.67%11 pts → 4.7%20 pts → 14.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle (Antlered) Early893539.3%
2024Rifle (Antlered) Late50
2024Archery, Antlered25624.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered7228.6%
2024Rifle, Junior231147.8%
2024Muzzleloader, Junior17423.5%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle (Antlered) Early7685.7%
2024Rifle (Antlered) Late2150.0%
2024Archery, Antlered10
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered10
2024Rifle (Guided) Early5360.0%
2024Rifle (Guided) Late10
2023Rifle (Antlered) S1672131.3%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S2401640.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S34250.0%
2023Archery, Antlered12325.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered30
2023Rifle, Junior251560.0%
2023Rifle22100.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S14125.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S22150.0%
2023Rifle (Antlered) S32150.0%
2023Archery, Antlered10
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered10
2023Rifle (Guided) S133100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) S22150.0%
2023Rifle (Guided) S311100.0%
2022Rifle10
2022Rifle (Antlered) S1751925.3%
2022Rifle (Antlered) S2471327.7%
2022Rifle (Antlered) S37342.9%
2022Archery, Antlered16318.8%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered4125.0%
2022Rifle, Junior542750.0%
2022Rifle10
2022Rifle20
2022Rifle (Antlered) S122100.0%
2022Rifle (Antlered) S211100.0%
2022Rifle (Antlered) S322100.0%
2022Archery, Antlered20
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2022Rifle (Guided) S19444.4%
2022Rifle (Guided) S222100.0%
2022Rifle (Guided) S310

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)Oct 5, 2026Oct 31, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) EarlyOct 5, 2026Oct 20, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Deer (Antlered) LateOct 21, 2026Nov 5, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
50
Avg Score
204.2
Top Score
248.5
Recent (5yr)
4

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