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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 242

Total Acres
671,730
Public Land
100%
Elevation
2,667–7,613 ft

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NV 242 — Terrain & Access NV 242 spans nearly 672,000 acres of nearly entirely public land across a broad elevation range (2,667–7,613 ft). This geographic span creates two distinct hunting environments: lower-country sagebrush and pinyon-juniper at base elevation, transitioning to higher mixed conifer and aspen woodland in the upper reaches. Access is defined by a network of roads and trails that penetrate the unit, allowing hunters to reach both mid-elevation and high-country terrain without requiring extensive backcountry travel. The vast acreage and road accessibility make this unit viable for hunters of varying fitness levels and time availability. ---..

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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

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%16 pts → 4.8%23 pts → 25%24 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 1.2%9 pts → 100%10 pts → 0.0%

Muzzleloader, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%22 pts → 33%28 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%5 pts → 5.0%9 pts → 7.7%21 pts → 0.0%

Rifle, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 0.3%22 pts → 3.6%31 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.1%22 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle, Antlered401640.0%
2024Archery, Antlered14964.3%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered6350.0%
2024Rifle, Junior13969.2%
2024Muzzleloader, Junior10770.0%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle10
2024Rifle5360.0%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2024Rifle, Antlered3266.7%
2024Archery, Antlered2150.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered10
2024Rifle, Guided11100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered422457.1%
2023Archery, Antlered50
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered3133.3%
2023Rifle, Junior141071.4%
2023Rifle22100.0%
2023Rifle3133.3%
2023Rifle11100.0%
2023Rifle22100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered22100.0%
2023Archery, Antlered10
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered11100.0%
2023Rifle, Guided3266.7%
2022Rifle2150.0%
2022Rifle10
2022Rifle, Antlered401947.5%
2022Archery, Antlered4125.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered3266.7%
2022Rifle, Junior201155.0%
2022Rifle20
2022Rifle4250.0%
2022Rifle22100.0%
2022Rifle30
2022Rifle22100.0%
2022Rifle, Antlered22100.0%
2022Archery, Antlered20
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered2150.0%
2022Rifle, Guided4250.0%

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

Trophy Data

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

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