NevadaElk

NV Elk Unit 262

Total Acres
1,370,765
Public Land
91%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
2,048–11,831 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — ALWSep 17, 2026Sep 30, 2026

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 262 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 262 spans 1.37 million acres across steep high-elevation terrain (2,048–11,831 ft) with 91% public land access. The extreme elevation range and vast acreage provide diverse hunting conditions, though weather and snow at high elevations can dictate elk movement and accessibility. ## Population & Herd Quality Forum activity notes healthy elk populations with multiple sightings along I-80 and abundant forage/water in the mountains. Small sample sizes (1–3 harvest records per year) reflect the unit's limited tag quota, making trend assessment difficult; however, recent success rates have been strong (50–100%). ## Trophy...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (Antlered)resident48330.6%
2025archery (Antlered)resident4012.5%
2025muzzleloader (Antlered)resident10110.0%
2024rifle (Antlered)resident51730.6%
2024archery (Antlered)resident3113.2%
2024muzzleloader (Antlered)resident1317.7%
2023rifle (Antlered)resident55430.5%
2023archery (Antlered)resident3013.3%
2023muzzleloader (Antlered)resident1715.9%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2025archery (Antlered)11100.0%
2025rifle (Antlered)2150.0%
2025muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2024rifle (Antlered)33100.0%
2024archery (Antlered)11100.0%
2024muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%
2023rifle (Antlered)33100.0%
2023archery (Antlered)10
2023muzzleloader (Antlered)11100.0%

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