NV Mule Deer Unit 291
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NV 291 — Terrain & Access NV 291 spans nearly 500,000 acres across a strong elevation range (4,183–9,448 ft), providing diverse habitat from lower-country mule deer country to high-elevation terrain. With 80.8% public land, the unit offers solid access for DIY hunters willing to explore established road networks and public areas. The terrain supports classic mule deer habitat—a mix of timbered slopes, sagebrush flats, and high ridges. Deer in this unit favor both elevation extremes; they concentrate on high ridges and low valleys depending on season and pressure. Expect variable visibility—timbered and bare patches occur throughout, requiring both glassing..
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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 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 36 | 25 | 69.4% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 16 | 5 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Junior | 25 | 21 | 84.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Antlered | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 50 | 32 | 64.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 14 | 4 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Junior | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Antlered | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Guided | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 49 | 39 | 79.6% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Junior | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlered | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Guided | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
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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