Unit 231
Nevada Hunting Guide — Elk, Mule Deer
Unit 231 is a western Nevada elk unit drawn through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for the most recent NDOW-published data.
Elk Hunting in Unit 231
Unit 231 is a western Nevada elk unit drawn through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. Use the live draw-odds chart for the most recent NDOW-published data.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 231
NDOW's hunt information sheet for Unit 231 describes habitat types and seasonal movement patterns.
How to Hunt Elk in Unit 231
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 | 35 | 1,328 | 2.6% | 1 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 40 | 336 | 11.9% | 1 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 55 | 1,237 | 4.4% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 60 | 521 | 11.5% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 50 | 567 | 8.8% | 0 |
| Rifle— Early Season | 5 | 309 | 1.6% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Season | 5 | 95 | 5.3% | 0 |
| Archery— Early Season | 20 | 144 | 13.9% | 0 |
| Archery— Early Season | 16 | 107 | 15.0% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Mid Season | 11 | 77 | 14.3% | 0 |
| Muzzleloader— Early Season | 18 | 112 | 16.1% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds Engine Unit 231 elk tags are drawn through NDOW's weighted bonus-point system.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Unit 231 elk tags drawn?
Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Where can I find NDOW's hunt information sheet?
On NDOW's Hunt Information Sheets page.
How are Unit 231 mule deer tags drawn?
Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw.
Where is 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