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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 252

Total Acres
260,916
Public Land
98%
Elevation
3,924–8,095 ft

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NV 252 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 252 spans 3,924–8,095 feet across 260,916 acres of nearly entirely public land (98.2%). The unit transitions from lower-elevation sagebrush to high-country terrain with mixed timber and open ridges. Hunters should plan for significant elevation variation and glassing country where deer occupy both timbered zones and bare high ridges. Access is generally available, though hunters report that success demands covering substantial ground—terrain spreads mule deer widely across the elevation band, requiring patience and mobility to locate quality bucks. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 252 (shared with neighboring units)..

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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%4 pts → 50%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 9.1%1 pts → 29%4 pts → 0.0%

Muzzleloader, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%4 pts → 50%8 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 6.3%4 pts → 100%6 pts → 0.0%

Rifle, Antlered

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%4 pts → 11%18 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 1.0%7 pts → 100%8 pts → 50%

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Antlered8225.0%
2024Archery, Antlered5120.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered5120.0%
2024Rifle, Junior5240.0%
2024Rifle, Antlered11100.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Antlered10
2024Rifle, Guided11100.0%
2023Rifle, Antlered7114.3%
2023Archery, Antlered4125.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2023Rifle, Junior3133.3%
2023Rifle, Antlered10
2023Muzzleloader, Antlered10
2022Rifle, Antlered7228.6%
2022Archery, Antlered20
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered20
2022Rifle, Junior4250.0%
2022Rifle, Antlered10
2022Archery, Antlered20
2022Muzzleloader, Antlered10

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 (Antlered) — Alw-Deer (Antlered)Aug 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
9
Avg Score
211.4
Top Score
325.8
Recent (5yr)
0

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