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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 265

Total Acres
175,097
Public Land
96%
Elevation
644–5,046 ft

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

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 265 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NV 265 spans rugged high-desert terrain from 644 to over 5,000 feet across 175,000+ acres with exceptional public land access (96%). Forum reports indicate deer use high ridges and lower valleys across timbered and open country, with animals ranging 6,000–10,000+ feet. Recent fire activity in the region has displaced wildlife; NDOW recommends avoiding fire-affected areas during recovery. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy data is not available for...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Antlered)resident1,01040
2023Archery (Antlered)resident678
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident448
2023Rifle (Junior)resident14620
2023Rifle (Antlered)nonresident1143
2023Archery (Antlered)nonresident62
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)nonresident52
2023Rifle (Guided)nonresident42

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered)33927.3%
2023Archery (Antlered)7228.6%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)80
2023Rifle (Junior)18527.8%
2023Rifle (Antlered)3133.3%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Rifle (Guided)11100.0%