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Nevada Elk — Unit 231 (231)
Nevada Elk Unit 231 (231) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
4.5%
↑Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
75
Tags Available
1,664
Applicants
Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-06-09
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,664 | 75 | 4.5% | — |
| 2024 | 1,645 | 83 | 5% | — |
| 2023 | 1,672 | 80 | 4.8% | — |
| 2022 | 1,711 | 80 | 4.7% | — |
| 2021 | 1,625 | 85 | 5.2% | — |
| 2020 | 1,646 | 85 | 5.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 764 | 7 | 0.9% | — |
| 2024 | 752 | 8 | 1.1% | — |
| 2023 | 691 | 8 | 1.2% | — |
| 2022 | 606 | 8 | 1.3% | — |
| 2021 | 576 | 10 | 1.7% | — |
| 2020 | 536 | 10 | 1.9% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,237 | 55 | 4.4% | — |
| 2024 | 1,165 | 40 | 3.4% | — |
| 2023 | 1,243 | 40 | 3.2% | — |
| 2022 | 1,242 | 30 | 2.4% | — |
| 2021 | 1,133 | 45 | 4% | — |
| 2020 | 1,044 | 55 | 5.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 6 | 11.5% | — |
| 2024 | 52 | 4 | 7.7% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | — |
| 2022 | 65 | 3 | 4.6% | — |
| 2021 | 56 | 5 | 8.9% | — |
| 2020 | 59 | 6 | 10.2% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 567 | 50 | 8.8% | — |
| 2024 | 451 | 65 | 14.4% | — |
| 2023 | 450 | 50 | 11.1% | — |
| 2022 | 502 | 40 | 8% | — |
| 2021 | 414 | 50 | 12.1% | — |
| 2020 | 521 | 60 | 11.5% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | 5 | 8.5% | — |
| 2024 | 56 | 7 | 12.5% | — |
| 2023 | 51 | 5 | 9.8% | — |
| 2022 | 63 | 4 | 6.3% | — |
| 2021 | 47 | 5 | 10.6% | — |
| 2020 | 59 | 7 | 11.9% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 309 | 5 | 1.6% | — |
| 2024 | 277 | 7 | 2.5% | — |
| 2023 | 249 | 9 | 3.6% | — |
| 2022 | 186 | 10 | 5.4% | — |
| 2021 | 121 | 10 | 8.3% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | 5 | 5.3% | — |
| 2024 | 88 | 10 | 11.4% | — |
| 2023 | 75 | 9 | 12% | — |
| 2022 | 61 | 10 | 16.4% | — |
| 2021 | 35 | 10 | 28.6% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | 20 | 13.9% | — |
| 2024 | 149 | 21 | 13.4% | — |
| 2023 | 167 | 12 | 7.2% | — |
| 2022 | 170 | 12 | 7.1% | — |
| 2021 | 139 | 20 | 14.4% | — |
| 2020 | 145 | 20 | 13.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 223 | 2 | 0.9% | — |
| 2024 | 201 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 162 | 1 | 0.6% | — |
| 2022 | 145 | 1 | 0.7% | — |
| 2021 | 178 | 2 | 1.1% | — |
| 2020 | 174 | 2 | 1.1% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | 16 | 15% | — |
| 2024 | 106 | 19 | 17.9% | — |
| 2023 | 97 | 4 | 4.1% | — |
| 2022 | 113 | 5 | 4.4% | — |
| 2021 | 141 | 20 | 14.2% | — |
| 2020 | 126 | 20 | 15.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 11 | 14.3% | — |
| 2024 | 60 | 12 | 20% | — |
| 2023 | 61 | 5 | 8.2% | — |
| 2022 | 75 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2021 | 80 | 6 | 7.5% | — |
| 2020 | 70 | 6 | 8.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 1 | 2.8% | — |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 | 2.5% | — |
| 2023 | 39 | 1 | 2.6% | — |
| 2022 | 35 | 1 | 2.9% | — |
| 2021 | 26 | 1 | 3.8% | — |
| 2020 | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | 18 | 16.1% | — |
| 2024 | 102 | 15 | 14.7% | — |
| 2023 | 99 | 6 | 6.1% | — |
| 2022 | 115 | 5 | 4.3% | — |
| 2021 | 136 | 10 | 7.4% | — |
| 2020 | 142 | 15 | 10.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 231?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 4.5% (2025). There were 1,664 applicants for 75 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 231?
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 231?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 8.8% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2025.
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