NV Mule Deer Unit 253
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
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 253 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 253 spans 453,254 acres of high-elevation terrain (2,150–6,253 ft) across nearly 100% public land, offering excellent access and diverse hunting country. The retrieved forum posts indicate deer use high ridges and scattered timber from 6,000+ feet down to lower valleys, with significant variation in deer distribution depending on season and weather. Multiple access points and minimal restrictions favor self-guided hunts. **Herd Quality**...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | resident | 60 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | resident | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Junior) | resident | 7 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 29 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) | nonresident | 3 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 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 | — |