NV Mule Deer Unit 252
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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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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Antlered
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle, Antlered
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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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