NV Elk Unit 173
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — ALW | Aug 25, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NV Unit 173 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 173 spans 4,870–11,740 ft with nearly 100% public land and 12% designated wilderness (Arc Dome area). The high elevation and extensive public access make this a self-reliant hunter's opportunity, though terrain is mountainous and elk distribution can be driven by seasonal snow and water availability. Early season typically finds elk high; late season pushes them lower to available forage. ## Herd Quality & Trophy Potential Nye County (80% overlap) has produced 11 record-book entries over three decades, averaging 379.8 — all exceptional bulls. However, the trend shows a...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 674 | 30 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 262 | 30 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 97 | 12 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 256 | 7 | 2.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 191 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 94 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 127 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 275 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 256 | 36 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 154 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 46 | 9 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 122 | 3 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 211 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 25 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 297 | 34 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 175 | 6 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 48 | 4 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 121 | 4 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 218 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 25 | 1 | 4.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | 26 | 12 | 46.2% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | 32 | 9 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | 32 | 7 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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