How the Nevada draw works
Your entries equal (points)² + 1. Exponential advantage for high-point holders.
Squared bonus points: entries = (points)² + 1.
- Point advantage compounds quickly as points increase.
- High-point applicants gain significant edge, but lower-point draws still occur.
- A long-term application plan is important for premium hunts.
See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Nevada draw reports.
Draw odds by species
Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Nevada species.
What can you draw with your points?
Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.
| Species | Your points | 0 pts | 3 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Black Bear | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Elk | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Moose | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mule Deer | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Pronghorn Antelope | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2020–2025) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.
Nevada application deadlines
All states2027 deadlines for Nevada haven't been published yet — check the official application page. Last season's dates are the best guide until then.