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Nevada Mule Deer — Unit 291 (291)
Nevada Mule Deer Unit 291 (291) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
6.6%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
50
Tags Available
763
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 | 763 | 50 | 6.6% | — |
| 2024 | 793 | 45 | 5.7% | — |
| 2023 | 780 | 55 | 7.1% | — |
| 2022 | 724 | 55 | 7.6% | — |
| 2021 | 597 | 45 | 7.5% | — |
| 2020 | 616 | 45 | 7.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | 3 | 3.8% | — |
| 2024 | 111 | 3 | 2.7% | — |
| 2023 | 87 | 4 | 4.6% | — |
| 2022 | 79 | 4 | 5.1% | — |
| 2021 | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | — |
| 2020 | 43 | 4 | 9.3% | — |
Limited Entry
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87 | 25 | 28.7% | — |
| 2023 | 96 | 25 | 26% | — |
| 2020 | 82 | 20 | 24.4% | — |
Limited Entry
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | 25 | 25% | — |
| 2021 | 48 | 20 | 41.7% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 20 | 28.6% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | 25 | 53.2% | — |
| 2024 | 44 | 20 | 45.5% | — |
| 2023 | 42 | 15 | 35.7% | — |
| 2022 | 48 | 15 | 31.3% | — |
| 2021 | 29 | 15 | 51.7% | — |
| 2020 | 36 | 15 | 41.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | — |
| 2022 | 32 | 3 | 9.4% | — |
| 2021 | 18 | 5 | 27.8% | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 5 | 25% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Mule Deer Unit 291?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 6.6% (2025). There were 763 applicants for 50 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 291?
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 291?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 53.2% in 2025 and 6.6% in 2025.
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