Unit 151 - 156
Nevada Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Pronghorn
Nevada Unit group 151-156 is a central-Nevada mule deer pool managed by NDOW under its standard mule deer framework. Expect classic Great Basin habitat — sage, PJ, and high-country aspen pockets.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 151 - 156
Nevada Unit group 151-156 is a central-Nevada mule deer pool managed by NDOW under its standard mule deer framework. Expect classic Great Basin habitat — sage, PJ, and high-country aspen pockets.
Where to find mule deer in 151-156
Focus on north-facing aspens and high-country basins early, then work mid-elevation PJ benches as temperatures cool. Transition-zone sage holds bucks during the rut and late season.
How to hunt 151-156 mule deer
Mule Deer Success Rates
Success rates track the central-Nevada average. See NDOW hunt information sheets for current season splits and age-class data.
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts (n/p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — Mid Season bull/buck only (resident) | 418 | 1,096 | 38.1% | — |
| Rifle — Mid Season bull/buck only (nonresident) | 26 | 180 | 14.4% | — |
| Rifle — Limited Entry either sex (resident) | 170 | 186 | 91.4% | — |
| Rifle — Limited Entry antlerless (resident) | 100 | 125 | 80.0% | — |
| Rifle — Mid Season either sex (resident) | 120 | 142 | 84.5% | — |
| Archery — Early Season bull/buck only (resident) | 185 | 184 | 99.5% | — |
| Archery — Early Season bull/buck only (nonresident) | 25 | 32 | 78.1% | — |
| Muzzleloader — Early Season bull/buck only (resident) | 65 | 82 | 79.3% | — |
| Muzzleloader — Early Season bull/buck only (nonresident) | 7 | 11 | 63.6% | — |
| Muzzleloader — Early Season either sex (resident) | 90 | 5 | 100.0% | — |
Data from 2025 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.
Open in Draw Odds EngineNDOW aggregates draw data by unit group. This is a mid-range draw for residents; nonresidents face tighter odds. Use the Draw Odds tool for recent-year percentages.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- NDOW Big Game Hunting — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: NV mule deer framework · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Per-unit-group mule deer hunt information · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Draw application for mule deer · accessed 2026-04-17