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Unit 062, 066A (Units 062 & 066A (Western Elko County))

Nevada Hunting Guide — Elk

Units 062 and 066A form a western Elko County elk hunt group in the basin-and-range country north and west of Elko. This group is one of Nevada's most tag-rich elk draws — roughly 78 tags against ~275 applicants on a 3-year rolling window — making it a realistic hunt for residents with only a few bonus points. We focus on aspen pockets, mountain meadows, and riparian draws in the mid-elevation habitat that anchors the 062/066A herd.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 062, 066A

Units 062 and 066A form a western Elko County elk hunt group in the basin-and-range country north and west of Elko. This group is one of Nevada's most tag-rich elk draws — roughly 78 tags against ~275 applicants on a 3-year rolling window — making it a realistic hunt for residents with only a few bonus points. We focus on aspen pockets, mountain meadows, and riparian draws in the mid-elevation habitat that anchors the 062/066A herd.

Where to Find Elk in Units 062 & 066A

The 062/066A hunt group blends Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, BLM, and checker-boarded private ranchland in western Elko County. Elk key on aspen benches, alpine-meadow complexes, and willow-lined creek bottoms.

Aspen-edge bedding

We focus morning glassing on aspen edges that front open meadows — elk feed out overnight and bed back into cover at sunrise.

Mid-elevation meadow systems

North-facing slopes at 7,000-9,000 ft hold the most consistent elk sign. Walk-in access from well-mapped BLM two-tracks reaches most productive country.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle35%
Use the draw odds chart on this page for current NDOW tag and success data. Nevada elk success in productive mid-elevation units has historically run well above many Western general-season hunts.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Early Season8032824.4% 0
Rifle— Mid Season6011154.1% 0
Archery— Early Season405080.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Nevada uses a weighted bonus-point system — one extra entry per point held, straight count — with no squaring. Roughly 275 applicants for 78 tags (3-year average) makes this one of Nevada's more draw-friendly elk opportunities, especially for residents with any accumulated points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How competitive are Nevada Units 062 & 066A elk tags?
This is one of Nevada's more drawable elk hunt groups. Over a recent 3-year window the group averaged about 275 applicants for roughly 78 tags. Nevada uses a weighted bonus-point system — one extra entry per point held, straight count — so even modest point totals measurably improve odds.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. Rocky Mountain Elk — Nevada Species Overview — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Nevada elk distribution, Habitat notes, Herd recovery history · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NDOW Elk Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: 062/066A tag counts, Draw odds context, Unit group structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest — Elko Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Public land access in western Elko County, Forest road networks, Dispersed camping · accessed 2026-04-17