Unit 104, 108, 121
Nevada Hunting Guide — Elk, Mule Deer
NDOW issues elk tags for this eastern Nevada unit group (104, 108, 121) through its weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for current data.
Elk Hunting in Unit 104, 108, 121
NDOW issues elk tags for this eastern Nevada unit group (104, 108, 121) through its weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for current data.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 104, 108, 121
Review NDOW's hunt information sheet for this elk grouping for distribution notes.
How to Hunt Elk in Unit 104, 108, 121
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— Late Season | 45 | 847 | 5.3% | 1 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 75 | 1,040 | 7.2% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 20 | 118 | 16.9% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 45 | 242 | 18.6% | 1 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 30 | 224 | 13.4% | 0 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 15 | 229 | 6.6% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 15 | 79 | 19.0% | 0 |
| Archery— Early Season | 15 | 129 | 11.6% | 1 |
| Archery— Early Season | 18 | 70 | 25.7% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Mid Season | 10 | 75 | 13.3% | 1 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 35 | 76 | 46.1% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds Engine Tags are drawn as the 104, 108, 121 group through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How are tags drawn for the 104, 108, 121 elk group?
Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Where is NDOW's hunt sheet?
On NDOW's Hunt Information Sheets page.
What mountain range provides the core habitat in Unit 104?
The Santa Rosa Range is the dominant mountain terrain in and adjacent to Unit 104. The Santas top out near 9,700 feet and provide classic Great Basin mountain mule deer habitat with aspen parks, mountain mahogany, and sagebrush-conifer transitions at mid-elevations. The range rises steeply from Paradise Valley, creating easy glassing access from valley roads.
Is Unit 104 a realistic option for a hunter without a horse or pack animals?
Yes — while horses improve access to the upper Santa Rosa Range terrain, the foothills and lower elevation areas of Unit 104 are accessible on foot from USFS and BLM road networks. Focus on foothill and transition-zone hunting rather than committing to the highest-country basins and you can run an effective hunt on foot, especially during the October rut when bucks are active in lower terrain.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.
- 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
- NDOW Nevada 2025-26 Big Game Regulations — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Unit 104 in 101-109 draw group, Humboldt County / Santa Rosa Range mule deer habitat · accessed 2026-04-18