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Nevada Elk — Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173 (161 - 164, 171 - 173)
Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173 (161 - 164, 171 - 173) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
4.5%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
0
Points Req.
30
Tags Available
674
Applicants
Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-04-14
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,344 | 6 | 0.4% | 1 |
| 2020 | 1,152 | 7 | 0.6% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,369 | 1 | 0.1% | — |
| 2020 | 1,278 | 1 | 0.1% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 674 | 30 | 4.5% | — |
| 2023 | 614 | 28 | 4.6% | — |
| 2022 | 363 | 35 | 9.4% | 1 |
| 2020 | 403 | 35 | 8.7% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 191 | 3 | 1.6% | 1 |
| 2023 | 199 | 3 | 1.5% | — |
| 2022 | 95 | 3 | 3.2% | 1 |
| 2020 | 102 | 4 | 3.9% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 262 | 30 | 11.5% | 1 |
| 2023 | 297 | 34 | 11.4% | 1 |
| 2022 | 227 | 35 | 15.4% | — |
| 2020 | 187 | 35 | 18.7% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | 4 | 4.3% | — |
| 2023 | 121 | 4 | 3.3% | 1 |
| 2022 | 87 | 4 | 4.6% | 1 |
| 2020 | 75 | 4 | 5.3% | 1 |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | 12 | 12.4% | 1 |
| 2022 | 92 | 13 | 14.1% | 1 |
| 2020 | 75 | 20 | 26.7% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | 1 | 0.8% | — |
| 2022 | 83 | 1 | 1.2% | — |
| 2020 | 115 | 2 | 1.7% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 6 | 3.4% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 1 | 0.5% | 1 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 4 | 8.3% | 1 |
| 2022 | 34 | 6 | 17.6% | 1 |
| 2020 | 61 | 20 | 32.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | 4% | 1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 256 | 7 | 2.7% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 275 | 1 | 0.4% | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 4.5% (2025). There were 674 applicants for 30 available tags. Points required: 0.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173?
In 2025, this unit required approximately 0 preference/bonus points for a resident hunter. Non-resident requirements may differ. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 12.4% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2025.
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