Nevada Mule Deer
Unit 194, 196
Nevada Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
NDOW draws mule deer tags for this western Nevada unit pair (194, 196) as an aggregated hunt. Use the live draw-odds chart for current NDOW-published statistics.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 194, 196
NDOW draws mule deer tags for this western Nevada unit pair (194, 196) as an aggregated hunt. Use the live draw-odds chart for current NDOW-published statistics.
Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 194, 196
Review NDOW's hunt information sheet for this pair for current distribution notes.
How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 194, 196
Mule Deer Success Rates
Rifle30%
Archery18%
Muzzleloader22%
Draw-odds chart reflects NDOW's most recent data.
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Late Season | 25 | 2,312 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Rifle— Limited Entry | 20 | 205 | 9.8% | 1 |
| Rifle— Limited Entry | 20 | 439 | 4.6% | 1 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 8 | 155 | 5.2% | 1 |
| Archery— Early Season | 4 | 58 | 6.9% | 1 |
| Archery— Late Season | 15 | 118 | 12.7% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 3 | 52 | 5.8% | 1 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 6 | 10 | 60.0% | 1 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds Engine Tags are drawn as the 194, 196 pair through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How are tags drawn for Unit 194, 196 mule deer?
Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw as the 194, 196 pair.
Where do I find NDOW's hunt sheet?
On NDOW's Hunt Information Sheets page.
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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