| 011–013 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks, occasional giant. Low densities but improving with low tags. High wild horse & predator numbers. Public land, good access (012 has much wilderness). Rugged rims, plateaus, small ranges. Avg days: archery 10, muzzleloader 7, rifle 6. |
| 14 |
NW NV; 150–160"+ bucks, some bigger showing. Struggling pop from wild horses despite predator control. Public land, good access. Rugged canyons/rims south, plateaus & rolling mountains north. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 2, rifle 2. |
| 15 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks, occasional bigger. Low densities for archery & muzzle; best is late rifle with CA migrants if weather hits. Public land, good access; mix of lowland antelope & high desert sage. Avg days: archery 8, muzzleloader 9, rifle 2. |
| 21 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks. All seasons in Dec+. CA migrants limited by fires; few resident bucks at low density. Access to mountain bases then hike. Mostly public land, some private valleys. Avg days: archery 6, muzzleloader 8, rifle 4. |
| 22 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks, frustrating—Pyramid Lake Reservation & private blocks limit road access. Northern end good for backpack hunts; private alfalfa farms hold deer. Avg days: archery 10, muzzleloader 3, rifle 4. |
| 31 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks, better potential. Pop & quality down; 3-pt genetics dominate. Public land, good access; Kings River farmland in places. Buffalo, Trout Creek, Montana & Double H ranges hold bucks. Avg days: archery 5, muzzleloader 9, rifle 5. |
| 33 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ potential, very low sightings. All public, decent roads, some foot‐only areas. Rugged rims & plateaus, improving age class. Sheldon Refuge camping restrictions; high predators. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 5, rifle 6. |
| 34 |
NW NV; 130–150"+ bucks, very tough—few deer. High predators. Good access except some wilderness. 85% public; focus Mahogany, Bartlett, Battle & Pahute Creeks. Avg days: archery 4, muzzleloader 3, rifle 3. |
| 35 |
NW NV; 130–150"+ potential, low pop & age class. West Jacksons: steep canyons, physical hunt. Deer in private fields & low country. 85% public; Bloody Run Range low density. Avg days: archery 5, muzzleloader 6, rifle 5. |
| 41–42 |
NW NV; 140–160"+ potential, among toughest for mature bucks. Very low densities; high predators. 85% public, rugged. Eugene & Selenite Ranges densest. Scouting or guide needed. Avg days: archery 4, muzzleloader 4, rifle 6. |
| 43, 44, 46 |
NW NV; 140–160"+ potential. Pop down but a few quality bucks in 43 & 46 archery. 44 lower density. Public land, good access; private issues—onX recommended. Humboldt Range and backpack areas. Avg days: archery 6, muzzleloader 5, rifle 3. |
| 45 |
NW NV; 140–170"+ potential off‐road. Low pop but chance at good buck. Tobin Mtn roads then backpack. Focus China Mtn, Pollard, Morning View, Hog & Flag Canyons. Physical hunt. Avg days: archery 4, muzzleloader 7, rifle 3. |
| 51 |
NW NV; 150–170"+ bucks, handful of 180" yearly. Very good recent bucks. Physical hunt; lower elevation access. Santa Rosa–Paradise Wilderness spans south. Open hillsides w/ timber pockets. Archery/muzzleloader best; late rifle tougher unless snow pushes deer. Pop down. Avg days: archery 5, muzzleloader 7, rifle 6. |
| 61, 62, 64, 66–68 |
NE NV; 150–160"+ bucks, a few 180" yearly. Archery/muzzleloader decent but few sightings. Early rifle pressured—mature bucks nocturnal. Late rifle rut—better. Mix public/private; glassable open terrain. Independence, Merritt/Mahogany, Bull Run & Tuscarora Ranges densest. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, late rifle 4. |
| 65 |
NE NV; 150–170"+ bucks, occasional bigger. Public land, good access but private north. Scout-intensive low densities in brush/aspen north. Last rifle week best rut. Avg days: archery 10, muzzleloader 7, rifle 7. |
| 71–79, 91 |
NE NV; 150–160"+ bucks, rising 180" harvests. Spread across units; many younger bucks, fewer old age class. Late rifle, archery & muzzleloader best. Early rifle pressured—nocturnal bucks. Public land, good access except wilderness—Jarbidge needs backpack/horse. Avg days: early archery 7, late archery 7, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 4, late rifle 5. |
| 81 |
NE NV; 150–170"+ bucks; archery/muzzleloader best. Early archery in Aug resident hunt; late archery/muzzle/rifle Nov–Jan for migrants. Snow boosts numbers. Good access; expect cold. Archery/muzzleloader prime; late rifle post‐rut struggled. Avg days: early archery 6, late archery 6, muzzleloader 8, rifle 8. |
| 101–109 |
NE NV; 140–160"+ bucks, big potential. Late rifle & archery best for rut; early hunts are alpine backpack too. Pop down from winterkill; high season overlap—snow needed. Mix public/private low country late. Avg days: early archery 6, late archery 7, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, mid rifle 5, late rifle 6. |
| 111–113 |
E NV; 150–170"+ bucks, some large each year. Pop & age down. Archery/muzzleloader find bucks in open high country. Early rifle hunts in wilderness—good if fit. Late rifle rut—possible. Public land & wilderness. Schell Creek Range main. Avg days: archery 6, muzzleloader 4, early rifle 4, late rifle 6. |
| 114, 115 |
E NV; 150–170"+ bucks, occasional giants. Pop & quality strong. Early rifle tough; other hunts very good—late rifle/muzzleloader yield 180" bucks. Bucks move to pinyon/juniper. Public land, some rugged wilderness requiring horses/backpack. 115 late rifle in Dec near Great Basin NP: avg days 7. Avg days other hunts: archery 6, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, late rifle 6. |
| 121 |
E NV; 150–170"+ bucks, few large. Pop & age down—tough recent years. Late archery/rifle best. Deer in brush/aspen zones. Public land, good access, limited roads. North Egan & Cherry Creek Ranges. Avg days: early archery 7, late archery 7, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, late rifle 5. |
| 131–134 |
Central NV; 140–170"+ bucks, rising 180" harvests. Pop & age down; tag cuts aiding. High desert, diverse habitat. Archery/muzzleloader fun spot‐stalk; 131 & 132 best early. Early rifle transition tough; late rifle some rut. Outfitters/horses advised. Avg days: archery 8, muzzleloader 4, early rifle 3, late rifle 4. |
| 141–145 |
Central NV; 150–170"+ bucks, improving with predator control. Majority in Diamond Range (144); smaller herds in Roberts, Cortez, Fish Creek. Public land, decent roads; backpack areas. Avg days: archery 5, muzzleloader 5, early rifle 4, late rifle 6. |
| 151–156 |
Central NV; 150–170"+ bucks, occasional larger. Pop & age up but low density; late rifle best rut. Archery/muzzleloader strong. Deer spread; public land, good access. Focus Battle, Fish Creek, Bates, Buck, Fagin Mountains. Avg days: archery 6, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, late rifle 5. |
| 161–164 |
Central NV; 140–170"+ bucks, few bigger. Pop & age severely down; struggled for mature. Habitat varied; archery/muzzle hunts in open high country easier. Deer shift to timbered zones—tough. Late rifle rut if snow. Densest in 161 & 162. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 5, early rifle 5, late rifle 7. |
| 171–173 |
Central NV; 130–160"+ bucks, occasional giants. Pop & age down from over-harvest. Archery/muzzle rifle three hunts; open sage hills w/ timber pockets. Late hunts see lower forest rut. Arc Dome Wilderness (173) demands backpack/horse. Avg days: archery 6, muzzleloader 5, early rifle 5, mid rifle 5, late rifle 5. |
| 181–184 |
W NV; 140–160"+ bucks, a few taken larger. Late muzzleloader (Nov) during rut best. Public land, decent access; rugged roadless pockets. Clan Alpine & Desatoya Ranges densest in Cherry Valley & Augusta Peak. Few sightings. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 6, rifle 5. |
| 194, 196 |
W NV; 140–160"+ bucks, tough without snow. Late archery & rifle best. Public land, some no‐road areas; private issues. Focus Peavine Mtn (Bull Ranch Creek) & Carson Range north. Avg days: early archery 7, late archery 5, muzzleloader 7, rifle 5. |
| 211–213 |
W NV; 140–160"+ bucks, rut rifle great. Dispersed low density; higher east White Mtns densities. CA storms boost migrants. Mixed timber stands. Archery/muzzleloader strong; rifle tough if no weather. Avg days: archery 2, muzzleloader 6, rifle 6. |
| 221–223 |
SE NV; 140–160"+ bucks, occasional giants. Genetics strong but pop & age down. Open & thick zones; early hunts glassable, late rifle rut if snow. West Egan & Fairview Ranges winter core. Public land; outfitters advised. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 6, early rifle 5, late rifle 6. |
| 231 |
SE NV; 160–180"+ bucks, rare giants. Early archery/muzzleloader best in open burns. Pop up; scouting or outfitter needed. Deer from Wilson/Table/White Rock Mtns to Eagle Valley & Dry Valley. Avg days: archery 10, muzzleloader 11, rifle 7. |
| 241–245 |
SE NV; 160–180"+ bucks, top in wet years. Dry winter to date—fewer giants. Desert unit, very low density. Public land, good access. Tough glassing; outfitters advised. Avg days: archery 8, muzzleloader 13, rifle 4. |
| 251–254 |
S NV; 130–160"+ bucks, occasional giants. Very low densities; high predators. Pop down, tough. Public land, some vehicle access. Avg days: archery 7, muzzleloader 9, rifle 5. |
| 261–268 |
S NV; 140–160"+ bucks, occasional giants. Rifle in Nov best (rut). Spring Mtn (262) densest but pressured; others ultra‐low. Public land w/ wilderness. Avg days: archery 9, muzzleloader 6, rifle 6. |
| 271, 272 |
S NV; extremely low density, 150–170"+ potential. Late Nov rifle best. Very remote, poor/fair roads; some wilderness. Only for very patient or outfitted. Avg days: archery 10, muzzleloader 5, rifle 8. |
