I got lucky and drew a good Utah unit last year (we’ll just say it’s close to NV) with two points. Much of that country is so remote, and the pressure so regulated, that bulls tended to be really responsive to whatever we gave them. We were just a group of Texas guys, with no elk hunting experience, and we were in the middle of big bulls every day. We had over a dozen close encounters, put a stalk on an absolute stud, and had the time of our lives.
The point is: if you draw a good unit with limited pressure, and put in the work, it’s doable. I struggled for months with the decision of going guided or not, because I knew 2019 would likely be my last elk hunt in Utah for decades, if not ever, but I wouldn’t change my decision for anything. We didn’t end up killing a bull, but the adventure I shared with my buddies was something I could never replace. Not an ounce of regret here.
For what it’s worth, I think NV presents the same opportunity, although the odds of drawing are similarly challenging. Might also keep in mind that most archery hunts in NV end before the rut begins. Makes finding a bull a real challenge.