Draw Odds Nevada · Elk
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.
6.4%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
60
Tags Available
936
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,344 | 6 | 0.4% | — |
| 2021 | 1,120 | 7 | 0.6% | — |
| 2020 | 1,152 | 7 | 0.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,369 | 1 | 0.1% | — |
| 2021 | 1,397 | 1 | 0.1% | — |
| 2020 | 1,278 | 1 | 0.1% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 936 | 60 | 6.4% | — |
| 2024 | 878 | 66 | 7.5% | — |
| 2023 | 911 | 62 | 6.8% | — |
| 2022 | 590 | 70 | 11.9% | — |
| 2021 | 561 | 70 | 12.5% | — |
| 2020 | 590 | 70 | 11.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 285 | 7 | 2.5% | — |
| 2024 | 307 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 320 | 7 | 2.2% | — |
| 2022 | 182 | 7 | 3.8% | — |
| 2021 | 182 | 8 | 4.4% | — |
| 2020 | 177 | 8 | 4.5% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | 12 | 12.4% | — |
| 2024 | 154 | 7 | 3.9% | — |
| 2023 | 175 | 6 | 3.4% | — |
| 2022 | 92 | 13 | 14.1% | — |
| 2021 | 79 | 15 | 19% | — |
| 2020 | 75 | 20 | 26.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | 1 | 0.8% | — |
| 2024 | 211 | 1 | 0.5% | — |
| 2023 | 218 | 1 | 0.5% | — |
| 2022 | 83 | 1 | 1.2% | — |
| 2021 | 73 | 2 | 2.7% | — |
| 2020 | 115 | 2 | 1.7% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | 9 | 19.6% | — |
| 2023 | 48 | 4 | 8.3% | — |
| 2022 | 34 | 6 | 17.6% | — |
| 2021 | 45 | 15 | 33.3% | — |
| 2020 | 61 | 20 | 32.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | — |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 256 | 7 | 2.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 275 | 1 | 0.4% | — |
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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 6.4% (2025). There were 936 applicants for 60 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164, 171 - 173?
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 161 - 164, 171 - 173?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 2.7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2025.
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