NV Mule Deer Unit 266
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NV 266 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 266 spans 131,247 acres across a substantial elevation range (644–3,831 ft), offering both low-country and high-elevation habitat in a single unit. Just over half the land (55%) is public, providing reasonable access; the balance is private. This mixed-ownership structure requires homework to identify huntable ground, but the elevation diversity means deer opportunity across multiple zones within the unit—low valleys and high ridges support different deer populations at different times. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters willing to cover ground and glass methodically across varied terrain. The elevation range..
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Archery, Antlered
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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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