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Nevada Elk — Unit 161 - 164 (161 - 164)
Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164 (161 - 164) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
5%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
30
Tags Available
601
Applicants
Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-06-09
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 601 | 30 | 5% | — |
| 2024 | 599 | 35 | 5.8% | — |
| 2023 | 728 | 20 | 2.7% | — |
| 2022 | 751 | 40 | 5.2% | — |
| 2021 | 680 | 70 | 10.3% | — |
| 2020 | 716 | 65 | 9.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | 3 | 5.1% | — |
| 2024 | 46 | 4 | 8.7% | — |
| 2023 | 59 | 2 | 3.4% | — |
| 2022 | 68 | 4 | 5.9% | — |
| 2021 | 71 | 7 | 9.9% | — |
| 2020 | 62 | 7 | 11.3% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 412 | 55 | 13.3% | — |
| 2024 | 379 | 50 | 13.2% | — |
| 2023 | 409 | 30 | 7.3% | — |
| 2022 | 486 | 55 | 11.3% | — |
| 2021 | 484 | 75 | 15.5% | — |
| 2020 | 482 | 70 | 14.5% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 6 | 9.8% | — |
| 2024 | 64 | 5 | 7.8% | — |
| 2023 | 55 | 3 | 5.5% | — |
| 2022 | 60 | 6 | 10% | — |
| 2021 | 74 | 7 | 9.5% | — |
| 2020 | 79 | 8 | 10.1% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 217 | 35 | 16.1% | — |
| 2024 | 177 | 25 | 14.1% | — |
| 2023 | 164 | 15 | 9.1% | — |
| 2022 | 155 | 10 | 6.5% | — |
| 2021 | 108 | 15 | 13.9% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 40 | 56.3% | — |
| 2024 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | — |
| 2023 | 52 | 4 | 7.7% | — |
| 2022 | 65 | 8 | 10.8% | — |
| 2021 | 77 | 20 | 26% | — |
| 2020 | 92 | 25 | 27.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 25% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 17 | 26.2% | — |
| 2024 | 52 | 7 | 13.5% | — |
| 2023 | 59 | 2 | 3.4% | — |
| 2022 | 82 | 4 | 4.9% | — |
| 2021 | 71 | 20 | 28.2% | — |
| 2020 | 87 | 20 | 23% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 161 - 164?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 5% (2025). There were 601 applicants for 30 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?
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?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 16.1% in 2025 and 5% in 2025.
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