Unit 072 - 074
Nevada Hunting Guide — Elk, Pronghorn
NDOW issues elk tags for this northeastern Nevada unit group (072 - 074) through its weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for current data.
Elk Hunting in Unit 072 - 074
NDOW issues elk tags for this northeastern Nevada unit group (072 - 074) through its weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for current data.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 072 - 074
Review NDOW's hunt information sheet for the 072 - 074 elk group for distribution and access notes.
How to Hunt Elk in Unit 072 - 074
Elk Success Rates
Rifle35%
Archery22%
Muzzleloader28%
Draw-odds chart reflects NDOW's most recent published data.
Elk Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Mid Season | 30 | 789 | 3.8% | 1 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 30 | 272 | 11.0% | 1 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 140 | 724 | 19.3% | 0 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 20 | 202 | 9.9% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 20 | 90 | 22.2% | 0 |
| Rifle— Mid Season | 90 | 752 | 12.0% | 0 |
| Rifle— Mid Season | 10 | 208 | 4.8% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 20 | 88 | 22.7% | 0 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 40 | 640 | 6.3% | 0 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 20 | 217 | 9.2% | 0 |
| Archery— Early Season | 110 | 143 | 76.9% | 1 |
| Archery— Early Season | 25 | 81 | 30.9% | 0 |
| Archery— Early Season | 25 | 104 | 24.0% | 1 |
| Archery— Early Season | 9 | 27 | 33.3% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 55 | 220 | 25.0% | 1 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 10 | 129 | 7.8% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 7 | 167 | 4.2% | 1 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 8 | 95 | 8.4% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Mid Season | 6 | 111 | 5.4% | 1 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 25 | 64 | 39.1% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds Engine Tags are drawn as the 072 - 074 group through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How are tags drawn for the 072 - 074 elk group?
Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Where can I find NDOW's hunt sheet?
On NDOW's Hunt Information Sheets page.
What's a good base town for this unit group?
Elko and Battle Mountain on I-80 are the typical choices. Both offer lodging, fuel, and groceries.
Do I need 4x4?
High-clearance is strongly recommended; 4x4 is helpful after rain or on steeper 2-tracks.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- NDOW Big Game Hunting — Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) · supports: NDOW manages Nevada's big game species and publishes season structure by unit group., Tags are allocated through a weighted bonus-point draw. · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) · supports: NDOW publishes per-unit-group hunt information sheets with access, terrain, and strategy notes. · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) · supports: NDOW runs a single-choice weighted bonus-point draw; applicants accumulate points toward future draws. · accessed 2026-04-17