Nevada elk hunting in unit group 241, 242
Unit group 241, 242 is NDOW's tag group for units 241 and 242 in Lincoln County: 1,351,708 acres, 98.3% public land, mostly BLM (1,323,147 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 8 antlered elk tags here across 3 hunts; 6 hunters went afield and 4 were successful (67% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 2%: 3 tags for a demand of 168.
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.
BLMNational forestNational wildlife refugeState landTribal landUnit group 241, 242Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 241, 242 |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln |
| NDOW region | Southern Region |
| Size | 1,351,708 acres (2,112 square miles) |
| Public land | 98.3% (1,329,210 acres) |
| Antlered elk tags, 2025 | 8 issued, quota 8 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 4 of 6 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 2% (3 tags, demand 168) |
| Resident antlered elk season, any legal weapon, 2026 | November 6 to 20 |
| Towns in and near it | Caliente, Panaca, Beaverdam and Mesquite |
How many elk tags does NDOW issue in units 241 and 242?
NDOW issued 8 antlered elk tags for unit group 241, 242 in 2025, against a quota of 8. 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 | Nov 6 - Nov 20 | 3 | 3 | 168 | 2% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Elk Antlered | Resident | Archery | Aug 25 - Sep 16 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 19% | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Elk Antlered | Resident | Muzzleloader | Sep 17 - Sep 30 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 5% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
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 units 241 and 242?
4 of 6 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 67% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Nov 6 - Nov 20), 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 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 67% | 241, 242 |
| 2024 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 88% | 241, 242 |
| 2023 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 63% | 241, 242 |
| 2022 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 75% | 241, 242 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Antlerless | Resident | Any legal weapon | Oct 1 - Oct 20 | 8 | 8 | 243 | 3% | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Elk Antlerless | Resident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 15 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 25% | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| Elk Antlerless | Resident | Muzzleloader | Aug 16 - Aug 24 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 25% | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Elk Incentive Hunt | Nonresident | Muzzleloader | Sep 17 - Sep 30 | 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 units 241 and 242 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 | 241, 242 | Nov 6 - Nov 20 | Nov 6 - Nov 20 |
| 4156 | Resident Elk - Antlered | Muzzleloader | 241, 242 | Sep 17 - Sep 30 | Sep 17 - Sep 30 |
| 4161 | Resident Elk - Antlered | Archery | 241, 242 | Aug 25 - Sep 16 | Aug 25 - Sep 16 |
| 4181 | Resident Elk - Antlerless | Any Legal Weapon | 241, 242 | Oct 1 - Oct 20 | Oct 1 - Oct 20 |
| 4176 | Resident Elk - Antlerless | Muzzleloader | 241, 242 | Aug 16 - Aug 24 | Aug 16 - Aug 24 |
| 4111 | Resident Elk - Antlerless | Archery | 241, 242 | Aug 1 - Aug 15 | Aug 1 - Aug 15 |
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 units 241 and 242?
98.3% of unit group 241, 242 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 1,329,210 of 1,351,708 acres. The largest share is BLM, 1,323,147 acres or 97.9%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 1,323,147 | 97.9% |
| State land | 5,403 | 0.4% |
| National wildlife refuge | 660 | under 0.1% |
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).
The units in this group
| Unit | County | Square miles | Public land | Towns | Other species' pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 241 | Lincoln | 1,062 | 99.3% | Caliente (3 mi) | Pronghorn antelope (221 - 223, 241), Mule deer (241 - 245), Desert bighorn sheep |
| Unit 242 | Lincoln | 1,050 | 97.3% | Caliente, Panaca and Beaverdam | Pronghorn antelope (115, 231, 242), Mule deer (241 - 245), Desert bighorn sheep (242, 271) |
How do you get to units 241 and 242?
Highways through it: NV 317 (about 21 miles inside). Along its boundary: US 93, NV 7 and NV 319. Towns and places inside: Caliente, Panaca and Beaverdam. Nearby: Mesquite (24 miles).
Which units border units 241 and 242?
6 hunt units touch the group. Their public land and their own elk group:
| Unit | Public land | Elk page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 223 | 97.3% | 221 - 223 | Lincoln |
| Unit 231 | 96.5% | 231 | Lincoln |
| Unit 243 | 90.3% | No elk group page | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 245 | 95.9% | No elk group page | Lincoln |
| Unit 271 | 95.5% | No elk group page | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 283 | 99.4% | No elk group page | Lincoln, Clark |
Questions hunters ask
How many elk tags are there in units 241 and 242?
NDOW set a quota of 8 antlered elk tags for unit group 241, 242 in 2025 and issued 8, across 3 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 8.
What is hunter success for elk in units 241 and 242?
In 2025, 4 of the 6 hunters NDOW counted afield took an antlered elk here, 67% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Nov 6 - Nov 20), NDOW reports 50% of the harvest were bulls with 6 or more points.
How hard is it to draw an elk tag in units 241 and 242?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 2%: a quota of 3 against a demand of 168. NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is elk season in units 241 and 242 in 2026?
For antlered elk, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident archery, August 25 to September 16; resident muzzleloader, September 17 to 30; resident any legal weapon, November 6 to 20.
How much public land is in units 241 and 242?
98.3% of the 1,351,708 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 1,323,147 acres.
What is the closest town to units 241 and 242?
Caliente, Panaca and Beaverdam are inside the group. Just outside: Mesquite (24 miles).
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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.
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