Nevada mule deer hunting in unit group 241 - 245
Unit group 241 - 245 is NDOW's tag group for units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245 in Lincoln and Clark counties: 2,260,851 acres, 94% public land, mostly BLM (2,105,777 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 71 antlered mule deer tags here across 6 hunts; 63 hunters went afield and 37 were successful (59% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 3%: 45 tags for a demand of 1,596.
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 landBureau of ReclamationNational Park ServiceMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 241 - 245Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 241, 242, 243, 244, 245 |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln and Clark |
| NDOW region | Southern Region |
| Size | 2,260,851 acres (3,533 square miles) |
| Public land | 94% (2,125,103 acres) |
| Antlered mule deer tags, 2025 | 71 issued, quota 71 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 37 of 63 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 3% (45 tags, demand 1,596) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 0.1% (2 tags, demand 3,379) |
| Resident antlered mule deer season, any legal weapon, 2026 | October 5 to 31 |
| Towns in and near it | Caliente, Moapa Town, Alamo, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Mesquite |
How many mule deer tags does NDOW issue in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
NDOW issued 71 antlered mule deer tags for unit group 241 - 245 in 2025, against a quota of 71. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer Antlered | Resident | Any legal weapon | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | 45 | 45 | 1,596 | 3% | 40 | 27 | 68% |
| Mule Deer Antlered | Resident | Archery | Aug 10 - Sep 9 | 15 | 15 | 92 | 16% | 13 | 4 | 31% |
| Mule Deer Antlered | Resident | Muzzleloader | Sep 10 - Oct 4 | 6 | 6 | 103 | 6% | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| Mule Deer Antlered | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | 2 | 2 | 3,379 | 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Mule Deer Antlered | Nonresident | Archery | Aug 10 - Sep 9 | 2 | 2 | 721 | 0.3% | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Mule Deer Antlered | Nonresident | Muzzleloader | Sep 10 - Oct 4 | 1 | 1 | 184 | 0.5% | 1 | 1 | 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 mule deer in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
37 of 63 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 59% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Oct 5 - Oct 31), NDOW reports 56% of the harvest were bucks with 4 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 | 6 | 71 | 71 | 63 | 37 | 59% | 241 - 245 |
| 2024 | 6 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 31 | 47% | 241 - 245 |
| 2023 | 5 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 27 | 51% | 241 - 245 |
| 2022 | 6 | 58 | 58 | 53 | 25 | 47% | 241 - 245 |
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 mule deer hunts cover these units?
NDOW's other 2025 mule deer hunts with exactly this unit group:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer Guided Antlered | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | 2 | 2 | 944 | 0.2% | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Mule Deer Junior | Resident | Any legal weapon | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | 15 | 15 | 137 | 11% | 15 | 10 | 67% |
| Mule Deer Junior | Resident | Primitive weapons | Aug 10 - Oct 4 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 75% | 14 | 6 | 43% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
When is mule deer season in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1106 | Resident Junior Mule Deer - Antlered ONLY | Any Legal Weapon | 241 - 245 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 |
| 1331 | Resident Mule Deer - Antlered | Any Legal Weapon | 241 - 245 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 |
| 1332 | Nonresident Mule Deer - Antlered | Any Legal Weapon | 241 - 245 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 | Oct 5 - Oct 31 |
| 1371 | Resident Mule Deer - Antlered | Muzzleloader | 241 - 245 | Sep 10 - Oct 4 | Sep 10 - Oct 4 |
| 1372 | Nonresident Mule Deer - Antlered | Muzzleloader | 241 - 245 | Sep 10 - Oct 4 | Sep 10 - Oct 4 |
| 1341 | Resident Mule Deer - Antlered | Archery | 241 - 245 | Aug 10 - Sep 9 | Aug 10 - Sep 9 |
| 1342 | Nonresident Mule Deer - Antlered | Archery | 241 - 245 | Aug 10 - Sep 9 | Aug 10 - Sep 9 |
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, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
94% of unit group 241 - 245 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 2,125,103 of 2,260,851 acres. The largest share is BLM, 2,105,777 acres or 93.1%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 2,105,777 | 93.1% |
| Tribal land | 59,165 | 2.6% |
| National wildlife refuge | 13,140 | 0.6% |
| State land | 5,403 | 0.2% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 783 | under 0.1% |
| Military and Energy Department | 389 | 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), Desert bighorn sheep, Elk (241, 242) |
| Unit 242 | Lincoln | 1,050 | 97.3% | Caliente, Panaca and Beaverdam | Pronghorn antelope (115, 231, 242), Desert bighorn sheep (242, 271), Elk (241, 242) |
| Unit 243 | Lincoln, Clark | 549 | 90.3% | Moapa Town | Desert bighorn sheep |
| Unit 244 | Clark | 320 | 68.4% | North Las Vegas (12 mi) | Desert bighorn sheep |
| Unit 245 | Lincoln | 552 | 95.9% | Alamo and Rachel | Pronghorn antelope (132 - 134, 245), Desert bighorn sheep (133, 245) |
How do you get to units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
Highways through it: NV 7 (about 24 miles inside), US 93 (about 24 miles inside), NV 317 (about 23 miles inside) and NV 168 (about 21 miles inside). Along its boundary: NV 375, I-15 and NV 319. Towns and places inside: Caliente, Moapa Town, Alamo, Rachel, Panaca and Beaverdam. Nearby: North Las Vegas (12 miles), Las Vegas (22 miles) and Mesquite (24 miles).
Which units border units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
9 hunt units touch the group; so does Nellis Air Force Range/Nevada Test Site, which NDOW's unit map marks as closed to hunting. Their public land and their own mule deer group:
| Unit | Public land | Mule deer page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 132 | 97.4% | 131 - 134 | Nye, Lincoln, White Pine |
| Unit 133 | 98.3% | 131 - 134 | Lincoln, Nye |
| Unit 223 | 97.3% | 221 - 223 | Lincoln |
| Unit 231 | 96.5% | 231 | Lincoln |
| Unit 251 | 98.4% | 251 - 254 | Nye |
| Unit 268 | 75.9% | 261 - 268 | Clark |
| Unit 271 | 95.5% | 271, 272 | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 283 | 99.4% | No mule deer group page | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 286 | 69.5% | No mule deer group page | Clark |
Questions hunters ask
How many mule deer tags are there in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
NDOW set a quota of 71 antlered mule deer tags for unit group 241 - 245 in 2025 and issued 71, across 6 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 72.
What is hunter success for mule deer in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
In 2025, 37 of the 63 hunters NDOW counted afield took an antlered mule deer here, 59% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Oct 5 - Oct 31), NDOW reports 56% of the harvest were bucks with 4 or more points.
How hard is it to draw a mule deer tag in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 3%: a quota of 45 against a demand of 1,596. For nonresidents it was 0.1% (2 tags, demand 3,379). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is mule deer season in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245 in 2026?
For antlered mule deer, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident archery, August 10 to September 9; resident muzzleloader, September 10 to October 4; resident any legal weapon, October 5 to 31; nonresident archery, August 10 to September 9; nonresident muzzleloader, September 10 to October 4; nonresident any legal weapon, October 5 to 31.
How much public land is in units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
94% of the 2,260,851 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 2,105,777 acres.
What is the closest town to units 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245?
Caliente, Moapa Town and Alamo are inside the group. Just outside: North Las Vegas (12 miles) and Las Vegas (22 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.
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.