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Nevada Mule Deer — Unit 171 - 173 (171 - 173)
Nevada Mule Deer Unit 171 - 173 (171 - 173) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
40.1%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
540
Tags Available
1,348
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 | 1,348 | 540 | 40.1% | — |
| 2024 | 1,410 | 530 | 37.6% | — |
| 2023 | 1,235 | 490 | 39.7% | — |
| 2022 | 1,188 | 480 | 40.4% | — |
| 2021 | 1,096 | 515 | 47% | — |
| 2020 | 1,050 | 480 | 45.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 311 | 28 | 9% | — |
| 2024 | 290 | 46 | 15.9% | — |
| 2023 | 254 | 37 | 14.6% | — |
| 2022 | 235 | 36 | 15.3% | — |
| 2021 | 208 | 47 | 22.6% | — |
| 2020 | 181 | 38 | 21% | — |
Limited Entry
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200 | 170 | 85% | — |
| 2023 | 156 | 120 | 76.9% | — |
| 2020 | 152 | 140 | 92.1% | — |
Limited Entry
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 183 | 170 | 91.3% | — |
| 2021 | 191 | 180 | 94.2% | — |
Mid Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 | 160 | 100% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 274 | 270 | 98.5% | — |
| 2024 | 314 | 300 | 95.5% | — |
| 2023 | 284 | 260 | 91.5% | — |
| 2022 | 249 | 240 | 94.8% | — |
| 2021 | 209 | 200 | 95.7% | — |
| 2020 | 193 | 180 | 93.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | 25 | 32.9% | — |
| 2024 | 72 | 30 | 41.7% | — |
| 2023 | 69 | 25 | 36.2% | — |
| 2022 | 53 | 25 | 47.2% | — |
| 2021 | 45 | 20 | 44.4% | — |
| 2020 | 36 | 20 | 55.6% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 116 | 90 | 77.6% | — |
| 2024 | 160 | 110 | 68.8% | — |
| 2023 | 102 | 60 | 58.8% | — |
| 2022 | 107 | 65 | 59.8% | — |
| 2021 | 123 | 70 | 56.9% | — |
| 2020 | 96 | 70 | 72.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 10 | 45.5% | — |
| 2024 | 34 | 10 | 29.4% | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 36.8% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | 35% | — |
| 2020 | 21 | 6 | 28.6% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 80 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Mule Deer Unit 171 - 173?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 40.1% (2025). There were 1,348 applicants for 540 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Mule Deer Unit 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 Mule Deer Unit 171 - 173?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 98.5% in 2025 and 40.1% in 2025.
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