Nevada elk hunting in unit 091
Unit 091 is a single unit in Elko County: 178,143 acres, 67.9% public land, mostly BLM (120,986 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 14 antlered elk tags here across 2 hunts; 13 hunters went afield and 6 were successful (46% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 2%: 10 tags for a demand of 600.
Data updated October 2026. Tags and harvest: NDOW hunt statistics, 2022 to 2025. Seasons: NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation with its January 2026 amendment. Land: BLM.
BLMState landMilitary and Energy DepartmentUnit 091Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 091 |
|---|---|
| County | Elko |
| NDOW region | Eastern Region |
| Size | 178,143 acres (278 square miles) |
| Public land | 67.9% (120,986 acres) |
| Antlered elk tags, 2025 | 14 issued, quota 14 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 6 of 13 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 2% (10 tags, demand 600) |
| Resident antlered elk season, any legal weapon, 2026 | September 12 to October 2 |
| Towns in and near it | West Wendover |
How many elk tags does NDOW issue in unit 091?
NDOW issued 14 antlered elk tags for unit 091 in 2025, against a quota of 14. Every 2025 hunt in the group, as NDOW reports it:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Antlered | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 13 - Oct 3 | 10 | 10 | 600 | 2% | 9 | 4 | 44% |
| Elk Antlered | Resident | Archery | Aug 16 - Sep 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 4 | 2 | 50% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Demand is NDOW's count of tags awarded plus unsuccessful first-choice applicants. NDOW's draw rate is its quota divided by that demand; NDOW says it does not account for bonus points. Hunter success is successful hunters out of hunters afield.
What is hunter success for elk in unit 091?
6 of 13 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 46% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Sep 13 - Oct 3), NDOW reports 50% of the harvest were bulls with 6 or more points. The group year by year:
| Year | Hunts | Quota | Tags issued | Hunters afield | Successful hunters | Success, all hunts | Labels NDOW used for the group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 46% | 091 |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 57% | 091 |
| 2023 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 75% | 091 |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 81% | 091 |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Totals are NDOW's hunt rows added together; the success share is worked out from NDOW's own two figures. A year is shown only where NDOW published the group's hunts; NDOW sometimes splits a unit with a letter (108B, 144A) or a portion, and those labels are listed.
What other elk hunts cover these units?
NDOW's other 2025 elk hunts with exactly this unit group:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Elk (Any Open Unit Except Unit 091) | Nonresident | Special weapon restriction | Aug 16 - Dec 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% | ||
| Elk Antlerless | Resident | Any legal weapon | Aug 1 - Aug 15 | 6 | 6 | 99 | 5% | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Elk Antlerless | Resident | Any legal weapon | Oct 4 - Nov 1 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 5% | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Elk Incentive Hunt | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Sep 13 - Oct 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |||
| PIW Elk Antlered (Any Open Unit Except Unit 091) | Resident | Special weapon restriction | Aug 16 - Dec 4 | 3 | 3 | 3,238 | 0.1% | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Silver State Elk (Any Open Unit Except Unit 091) | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Aug 1 - Dec 31 | 1 | 1 | 12,968 | under 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
When is elk season in unit 091 in 2026?
The 2026-2027 seasons NDOW's regulation sets for this unit group:
| Hunt number | Hunt | Weapon | Unit group as NDOW prints it | 2026-2027 season | 2025-2026 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4151 | Resident Elk - Antlered | Any Legal Weapon | 091* | Sep 12 - Oct 2 | Sep 13 - Oct 3 |
| 4161 | Resident Elk - Antlered | Archery | 091* | Aug 15 - Sep 6 | Aug 16 - Sep 7 |
| 4181 | Resident Elk - Antlerless | Any Legal Weapon | 091 Early* | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | Aug 1 - Aug 15 |
| 4181 | Resident Elk - Antlerless | Any Legal Weapon | 091 Late* | Oct 3 - Nov 1 | Oct 4 - Nov 1 |
Source: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026). * Changed or added by Amendment #2. NDOW can change a season during the year; check NDOW before you go.
How much public land is in unit 091?
67.9% of unit 091 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 120,986 of 178,143 acres. The largest share is BLM, 120,986 acres or 67.9%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 120,986 | 67.9% |
Measured by FilledTag inside NDOW's unit boundaries from BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale), a generalized national map; the rest is private or not mapped. Military, Energy Department and tribal land are not counted as open to hunting (they are closed to the public or need the owner's permission).
Other species NDOW groups with unit 091: Pronghorn antelope (076, 077, 079, 081, 091), Mule deer (071 - 079, 091).
How do you get to unit 091?
No numbered highway crosses it. Along its boundary: I-80, US 93 Alt and NV 233. Nearby: West Wendover (on the line).
Which units border unit 091?
4 hunt units touch unit 091. Their public land and their own elk group:
| Unit | Public land | Elk page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 077 | 53.8% | 076, 077, 079, 081 | Elko |
| Unit 079 | 56.7% | 076, 077, 079, 081 | Elko |
| Unit 081 | 76.1% | 076, 077, 079, 081 | Elko |
| Unit 106 | 95.6% | 078, 105 - 107, 109 | Elko |
Questions hunters ask
How many elk tags are there in unit 091?
NDOW set a quota of 14 antlered elk tags for unit 091 in 2025 and issued 14, across 2 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 16.
What is hunter success for elk in unit 091?
In 2025, 6 of the 13 hunters NDOW counted afield took an antlered elk here, 46% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Sep 13 - Oct 3), NDOW reports 50% of the harvest were bulls with 6 or more points.
How hard is it to draw an elk tag in unit 091?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 2%: a quota of 10 against a demand of 600. NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is elk season in unit 091 in 2026?
For antlered elk, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident archery, August 15 to September 6; resident any legal weapon, September 12 to October 2.
How much public land is in unit 091?
67.9% of the 178,143 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 120,986 acres.
What is the closest town to unit 091?
No town is inside it. The nearest is West Wendover (on the line).
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Where these numbers come from
- Tags, quota, demand, draw rate, hunters and success: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
- Seasons: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026).
- Public land: BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale). Unit boundaries: NDOW hunt units.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Numbers are copied from NDOW or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.