Nevada Black Bear Mule Deer

Unit 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291

Nevada Hunting Guide — Black Bear, Mule Deer

Nevada's black bear season is limited to ten units along the western Sierra and Pine Nut ranges. NDOW manages bear tags through its weighted bonus-point draw with strict season dates and harvest quotas.

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Black Bear Hunting in Unit 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291

Where to Find Black Bear in Unit 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291

NDOW's black bear hunt information describes the ten open units and the habitat types where bears concentrate. Review the agency's current materials before the hunt.

How to Hunt Black Bear in Unit 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291

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Black Bear Success Rates

Draw-odds chart reflects NDOW's most recent published data for Nevada's bear draw.

Black Bear Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Early Season	38	4,985	0.8%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Nevada bear tags are drawn through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. The season has a harvest quota that can close the season early.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291

Nevada Unit 192 covers the Monitor Range and the Hot Creek Range country of Nye County — a classic central-Nevada mule deer unit with aspen-clad canyons, pinyon-juniper benches, and mahogany-studded ridges running to nearly 11,000 ft. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest manages the high country, with BLM wrapping the lower elevations.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 192

Focus on the aspen benches and mahogany ridges of the upper Monitor Range — the basins around Table Mountain and the drainages flanking Mount Jefferson. Bucks early in the season hold in the high timber; as rifle opens they begin to filter onto the pinyon-juniper ridges along the flanks of the range. The Hot Creek Range to the east holds a smaller share of the herd with less public-land coverage.

How to Hunt Unit 192

Glass the aspen stringers from above at first and last light — mature bucks feed on the edges and step back into cover quickly. Work ridgelines above 8,000 ft for early season, and drop to the 6,500-7,500 ft pinyon benches as weather pushes deer. A horse string is a real advantage here for getting off the roads; most vehicle-bound hunters see the same sign and the same small bucks that everyone else sees.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle success in Unit 192 has historically run 35-55%. Buck quality is solid — the Monitor Range produces a steady crop of 24-28 inch bucks, with an occasional bigger buck in the wilder country. Hunters willing to hike more than a mile from a road consistently outperform the drive-and-glass crowd.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Late Season	30	247	12.1%	0
Rifle— Limited Entry	25	47	53.2%	0
Rifle— Limited Entry	25	56	44.6%	0
Rifle— Early Season	10	32	31.3%	0
Archery— Early Season	5	23	21.7%	1
Archery— Late Season	6	21	28.6%	0
Muzzleloader— Early Season	10	14	71.4%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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With 276 tags across the recent three-year window against 1,182 applicants, Unit 192 sits in the moderate draw band. NDOW squares bonus points, so a 3-point applicant enters with 9 bonus chances — enough to materially change odds. Most applicants should expect 2-4 points before drawing a rifle tag.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Developed and dispersed USFS camping throughout the region.

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Water

Seasonal streams and springs; filter or treat.

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Road Conditions

Paved and improved roads access the western Sierra and Pine Nut ranges; interior two-tracks require high-clearance.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to strenuous mountain terrain with steep timbered drainages.

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Weather

Fall temperature swings common at elevation; snow possible later in the season.

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Cell Service

Intermittent; none in deep drainages.

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Permit Notes

Monitor NDOW for quota closures during the active bear season.

Note: Portions of Units 192 and 194 inside the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Mount Rose Wilderness are CLOSED to bear hunting — verify current boundaries with NDOW before hunting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Nevada black bear tags drawn?

Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. The season carries a harvest quota that can close the season early.

Which Nevada units are open to black bear?

Nevada's black bear season is limited to ten units: 192, 194, 195, 196, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, and 291. Portions of 192 and 194 inside the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Mount Rose Wilderness are closed.

What ranges are in Nevada Unit 192?

Unit 192 covers the Monitor Range and the Hot Creek Range in Nye County — central Nevada mule deer country on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and surrounding BLM.

Is Unit 192 a good mule deer hunt?

Yes — Unit 192 is a respected central-Nevada mule deer unit with solid buck quality in the 24-28 inch class and moderate draw difficulty.

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Sources & Verification

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
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest — Austin-Tonopah Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Monitor Range forest boundary, Trail network · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Battle Mountain District — Tonopah Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: BLM access to lower Monitor, Two-track road network · accessed 2026-04-17