NV Mule Deer Unit 266
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 |
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 266 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NV 266 spans 644–3,831 ft elevation across 131,247 acres with 55% public land. Mixed terrain from low desert to high country allows deer to migrate vertically throughout the season. Recent fire activity has displaced wildlife and increased suppression traffic; avoid fire-affected areas per NDOW guidance. Hunters report deer scattered from 6,000–10,000+ ft, requiring significant glassing and country coverage. **Herd Quality** Trophy data is not...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | resident | 1,010 | 40 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | resident | 67 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 44 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Junior) | resident | 146 | 20 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 114 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Guided) | nonresident | 4 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |