NV Pronghorn Unit 172
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,516 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 172 — Pronghorn Antelope Unit. Terrain & Access NV 172 spans nearly 383,000 acres of high-elevation terrain, ranging from 5,741 to 10,257 feet. The unit is almost entirely public land (99.8%), offering exceptional access freedom for self-guided hunters. Elevation variation creates distinct habitat bands — lower sagebrush country and mid-elevation terrain provide classic pronghorn habitat, while higher elevations support mixed conifer and alpine zones. Hunters can expect a mix of open country and broken terrain typical of Nevada's interior ranges. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 172 hold a consistent record-book pedigree for pronghorn—Lander and Nye..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Horns Longer
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.
Muzzleloader, Horns Longer
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle, Horns Longer
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, Horns Longer | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Horns Longer | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Horns Longer | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Horns Longer | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Horns Longer | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| 2023 | Archery, Horns Longer | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Horns Longer | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Horns Longer | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Horns Longer | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| 2022 | Archery, Horns Longer | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Horns Longer | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Horns Longer | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Aug 22, 2026 — Sep 7, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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