NV Mule Deer Unit 263
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 5,347 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 263 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 263 spans 650,000 acres across a dramatic elevation gradient from 1,638 to 6,985 feet, giving hunters diverse habitat options in a single draw. With 77% public land, access is robust—the majority of huntable terrain is open to foot traffic. The elevation spread means both lower sagebrush country and higher timbered zones are within the unit boundaries, allowing flexibility in where you focus effort depending on seasonal conditions and animal movement patterns. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters seeking mid-elevation to high-country mule deer habitat with solid public access and..
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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 | 27 | 15 | 55.6% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 15 | 6 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 33 | 9 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 18 | 5 | 27.8% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 59 | 21 | 35.6% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 27 | 12 | 44.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 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 |
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