NV Mule Deer Unit 251
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,667 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 251 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 251 spans 849,374 acres of entirely public land across a substantial elevation band (4,713–9,380 ft), providing diverse terrain from lower sagebrush country to high alpine habitat. This vertical relief creates a range of hunting opportunities across different elevation zones. Road access exists throughout the unit, making it accessible to foot-and-vehicle hunters of varying mobility and fitness levels. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 251 hold a history of trophy-class mule deer, though production has moderated in recent decades. Record-book entries reflect strong trophy genetics in the area, with..
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See the full AI verdict →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
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Deer (Antlered) | Sep 10, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered) | Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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