Draw Odds Nevada · Elk
Nevada Elk — Unit 241, 242 (241, 242)
Nevada Elk Unit 241, 242 (241, 242) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
1.8%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
3
Tags Available
168
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 168 | 3 | 1.8% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 123 | 10 | 8.1% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | 3 | 1.8% | — |
| 2024 | 140 | 3 | 2.1% | — |
| 2023 | 135 | 3 | 2.2% | — |
| 2022 | 139 | 4 | 2.9% | — |
| 2021 | 113 | 4 | 3.5% | — |
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 | 8 | 3.3% | — |
| 2024 | 216 | 10 | 4.6% | — |
| 2023 | 201 | 10 | 5% | — |
| 2022 | 198 | 10 | 5.1% | — |
| 2021 | 181 | 10 | 5.5% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 3 | 18.8% | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | — |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 20% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | 20% | — |
| 2020 | 10 | 2 | 20% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | — |
| 2022 | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | — |
| 2020 | 15 | 3 | 20% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | — |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 25% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 2 | 4.7% | — |
| 2022 | 37 | 2 | 5.4% | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 241, 242?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 1.8% (2025). There were 168 applicants for 3 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 241, 242?
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 241, 242?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 18.8% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2025.
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