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Nevada Mule Deer

Unit 121 (Schell Creek / Spring Valley)

Nevada Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Unit 121 is a standalone NDOW mule deer unit anchored by the Schell Creek Range and Spring Valley country in eastern White Pine County. Timbered ridges, aspen benches, and sage foothills.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 121

Unit 121 is a standalone NDOW mule deer unit anchored by the Schell Creek Range and Spring Valley country in eastern White Pine County. Timbered ridges, aspen benches, and sage foothills.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 121

The upper aspen benches of the Schell Creek Range hold deer early; expect them to push into Spring Valley sage as storms hit. Springs and creek crossings are reliable staging points.

How to Hunt Unit 121

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle30%
Archery18%
Muzzleloader22%

Rifle mule deer success in 121 averages 25–35% in normal years. Archery is lower; muzzleloader tracks between the two.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Mid Season5536415.1% 0
Rifle— Mid Season81724.7% 0
Rifle— Limited Entry155726.3% 1
Rifle— Limited Entry158417.9% 0
Rifle— Early Season408447.6% 0
Archery— Early Season254161.0% 0
Archery— Late Season72626.9% 1
Muzzleloader— Early Season153740.5% 1

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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167 tags across three years against 1,758 applicants places 121 in the moderate tier.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What range defines Unit 121?
Unit 121 is anchored by the Schell Creek Range and Spring Valley in eastern White Pine County.
Is Ely the best staging town?
Yes — Ely, NV provides fuel, lodging, and restaurants, and sits within 30–45 minutes of most Unit 121 access roads.

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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. NDOW Hunt Info Sheets — Mule Deer 121 — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: 121 standalone mule deer hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NDOW Big Game — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Season framework · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Draw process · accessed 2026-04-17