NV Mule Deer Unit 272
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NV 272 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 272 spans 1,081 to 8,037 feet across 517,000 acres with 99% public land—an exceptional access foundation. The unit's massive elevation range means dramatic seasonal habitat shifts: low-country sagebrush and valley corridors at the base transition through mixed conifer zones to alpine ridges at the top. This vertical diversity concentrates deer across predictable bands, but also spreads them widely during any single hunt window. The high public-land percentage and minimal private-land friction simplify route-finding and camp placement, though the unit's size demands aggressive glassing and patience to locate mature animals..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Antlered
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle, Antlered
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 14 | 7 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 14 | 5 | 35.7% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 24 | 6 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 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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