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Nevada Mule Deer

Unit 171 - 173

Nevada Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Nevada's 171 - 173 mule deer hunt group covers the Spring Mountains / Mt. Charleston subregion. NDOW aggregates draw data and quotas at the group level.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 171 - 173

Nevada's 171 - 173 mule deer hunt group covers the Spring Mountains / Mt. Charleston subregion. NDOW aggregates draw data and quotas at the group level.

Where to Find Mule Deer in 171 - 173

Target upper-elevation timber and transition benches early, lower canyon systems as pressure pushes deer down. Consult the NDOW hunt info sheet for current distribution patterns.

How to Hunt 171 - 173 Mule Deer

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle30%
Archery18%
Muzzleloader22%

Group-level success rates are published in the NDOW hunt info sheet.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Mid Season37575749.5% 0
Rifle— Mid Season10529335.8% 1
Rifle— Limited Entry12015676.9% 0
Rifle— Mid Season31069544.6% 0
Rifle— Mid Season18035550.7% 1
Rifle— Mid Season5029816.8% 0
Rifle— Limited Entry17018391.3% 0
Rifle— Mid Season160160100.0% 0
Archery— Early Season27027498.5% 0
Muzzleloader— Early Season9011677.6% 0
Muzzleloader— Early Season805100.0% 0

Data from 2020 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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NDOW publishes draw odds at the group level. Individual-unit odds are not broken out.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hunt any unit in the group?
Yes — a 171 - 173 tag is valid in any of the included units.
Where do I find current quotas?
NDOW's annual Big Game Quotas commission regulation publishes group-level tag counts.

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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 Big Game Hunting — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Mule deer is legally huntable in 171, 172, and 173 · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NDOW Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Spring Mountains / Mt. Charleston mule deer distribution · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Group-level draw statistics · accessed 2026-04-17