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Nevada Elk — Unit 051 (051)
Nevada Elk Unit 051 (051) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
0.4%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
2
Tags Available
543
Applicants
Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-06-09
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 543 | 2 | 0.4% | — |
| 2024 | 418 | 2 | 0.5% | — |
| 2023 | 340 | 1 | 0.3% | — |
| 2022 | 355 | 6 | 1.7% | — |
| 2021 | 334 | 6 | 1.8% | — |
| 2020 | 321 | 3 | 0.9% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90 | 3 | 3.3% | — |
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 196 | 3 | 1.5% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 315 | 4 | 1.3% | — |
| 2021 | 205 | 6 | 2.9% | — |
| 2020 | 88 | 5 | 5.7% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | — |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 051?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 0.4% (2025). There were 543 applicants for 2 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 051?
Nevada uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Nevada Elk Unit 051?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 0.5% in 2024 and 0.4% in 2025.
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