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NevadaMule Deer

NV Mule Deer Unit 268

Total Acres
498,031
Public Land
90%
Elevation
1,239–5,418 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 268 (Muddy Mountains) — Mule Deer Tactical Overview **Terrain & Access** Unit 268 spans 1,200–5,400 ft elevation across nearly 500,000 acres with 90% public land, offering excellent access for DIY hunters. The broad elevation range provides diverse habitat from lower desert scrub to high-country pinyon-juniper. No wilderness constraints noted. **Herd Quality** No recent wildlife survey data (bull:doe ratios) is available for this unit. Forum feedback suggests mature bucks are present but...

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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%