The Nevada Hunting Season 2023-2024 offers hunters a thrilling chance to savor different game species while exploring the state’s diversified nature. This page will provide you latest information on different hunting seasons in Nevada. We will go over the different game animals, the season dates, licenses, and the regulations you need to be aware of before you go hunting. Read on to learn more and start planning your next hunting trip in Nevada!
Nevada Hunting Seasons
Content Highlights
Nevada’s varied landscape and huge public lands make it an excellent hunting destination. Mule deer, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions are just a few animals that may be hunted in northern Nevada. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) governs millions of acres, providing enough area for hunters to explore and pursue their prey. Those interested in hunting will find plenty of open territories in this state. Let’s find out the complete list of species available in Nevada for hunting.
Nevada Hunting Season
NV Deer Seasons 2023-2024
Nevada Deer Seasons
Residence
Hunting Season Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Junior Mule Deer Hunt
Antlerless or Antlered Archery
Resident
10-Aug
9-Sep
Antlerless or Antlered Muzzleloader
Resident
10-Sep
4-Oct
Antlerless or Antlered Any Legal Weapon
Resident
1-Oct
2-Nov
Antlered Archery
Resident
10-Aug
20-Nov
Antlered Muzzleloader
Resident
10-Sep
20-Dec
Antlered Any Legal Weapon
Resident
5-Oct
1-Jan
Regular Mule Deer Hunt
Antlered Archery
Resident & Nonresident
10-Aug
1-Jan
Antlered Muzzleloader
Resident & Nonresident
10-Sep
15-Dec
Antlered Any Legal Weapon
Resident & Nonresident
5-Oct
1-Jan
Antlerless Any Legal Weapon
Resident
10-Oct
20-Nov
Restricted Mule Deer Hunt
Antlered Archery
Nonresident
5-Oct
1-Jan
Antelope Season
Nevada Antelope Seasons
Residence
Hunting Season Start Date
Hunting Season End Date
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
22-Aug
7-Sep
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
8-Sep
24-Sep
Archery
Resident
1-Aug
21-Aug
Muzzleloader
Resident
15-Aug
4-Oct
Any Legal Weapon
Non Resident
22-Aug
30-Oct
Archery
Non Resident
1-Aug
21-Aug
Muzzleloader
Non Resident
15-Aug
4-Oct
Elk Season
Nevada Elk Seasons
Residence
Hunting Season Start Date
Hunting Season End Date
Antlerless Archery
Resident
1-Aug
24-Aug
Antlerless Muzzleloader
Resident
17-Sep
30-Sep
Antlerless Any Legal Weapon
Resident
17-Sep
1-Jan
Antlerless Depredation (Any Legal Weapon)
Resident
1-Aug
1-Jan
Antlered Muzzleloader
Resident
1-Sep
5-Nov
Antlered Any Legal Weapon
Resident
17-Sep
4-Dec
Antlered Archery
Resident
16-Aug
30-Sep
Antlered Spike
Resident
17-Sep
1-Jan
Antlered Depredation (Any Legal Weapon)
Resident
1-Aug
30-Nov
Antlered Any Legal Weapon
Nonresident
5-Oct
4-Dec
Antlered Muzzleloader
Nonresident
1-Sep
5-Nov
Antlerless Any Legal Weapon
Nonresident
17-Sep
1-Jan
Antlerless Archery
Nonresident
1-Aug
24-Aug
Antlerless Muzzleloader
Nonresident
17-Sep
30-Sep
Bighorn Sheep Season
Nevada Sheep Seasons
Method
Residence
Hunting Season Start Date
Hunting Season End Date
Nelson - Desert Any Ram
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
15-Sep
1-Jan
Nelson - Desert Any Ram
Archery
Resident
5-Aug
31-Oct
Nelson - Desert Management Ram (Access Limited)
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
15-Aug
1-Jan
Nelson - Desert Management Ram (One Horn0
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
5-Jan
20-Feb
Nelson - Desert Any Ewe
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
1-Oct
15-Nov
Rocky Mountain Any Ram
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
1-Sep
1-Sep
California Any Ram
Any Legal Weapon
Resident
1-Sep
31-Oct
California Any Ram
Any Legal Weapon
Nonresident
1-Sep
31-Oct
Nelson - Desert Any Ewe
Any Legal Weapon
Nonresident
1-Oct
15-Nov
Nelson - Desert Any Ram
Any Legal Weapon
Nonresident
10-Sep
1-Jan
Nelson - Desert Any Ram
Archery
Nonresident
5-Aug
25-Aug
Mountain Goat Seasons
Nevada Mountain Goat Seasons
Residence
Method
Hunting Season Start Date
Hunting Season End Date
Any Goat
Resident
Any Legal Weapon
1-Sep
31-Oct
Any Goat
Nonresident
Any Legal Weapon
1-Sep
31-Oct
Bear Seasons
Nevada Bear Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Bear (Any Legal Weapon)
15-Sep-23
1-Dec-23
A season concludes on the end date or when the harvesting restrictions are reached. Hunting is permitted in Units 192, 194 - 196, 201 - 202, 204, 206, 203, and 291 (with the exception of those parts of 192 and 194 listed in Special Regulations of CR 19-03).
Mountain Lion Season
Nevada Mountain Lion Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Mountain Lion
1-Mar
29-Feb
• Except for units 033, 091, 269, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 286, which are available across the state. Prior to hunting, a hunter, or their licensed guide or subguide if appropriate, must phone the mountain lion hotline at 1-800-800-1667 to discover if a unit group is open or closed.
• Mountain lion season starts on March 1 and concludes on the final day of February the following year, or until the number of harvested mountain lions meets the quota limit, whichever occurs first.
Turkey Season
Nevada Turkey Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season End Date
Fall Turkey Season
Paradise Valley of Humboldt County (Resident and Nonresident)
7-Oct-23
29-Oct-23
Junior Spring Turkey Season (Resident)
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Moapa Valley of Clark County*
30-Mar-24
12-Apr-24
Units 102, and 065 within Elko County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 115 within White Pine County**
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Pershing County*
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 151 and 152 of Lander County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 154 of Lander County*
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Lincoln County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Wild Turkey Spring Hunt (Limited Entry)
Unit 091 of Elko County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 101 of Elko County*
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Units 102 and 065 of Elko County*
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 103 and 108 of Elko and White Pine County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Units 151 and 152 of Lander County*
30-Mar-24
14-Apr-24
Units 151 and 152 of Lander County*
20-Apr-24
5-May-24
Unit 154 of Lander County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Units 223 and 231 of Lincoln County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 241 and 242 of Lincoln County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Portion of Hunt Unit 202 in Lyon County
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Mason Valley Wildlife Mgmt Area only of Unit 203
30-Mar-24
7-Apr-24
Mason Valley Wildlife Mgmt Area only of Unit 203
13-Apr-24
21-Apr-24
Mason Valley Wildlife Mgmt Area only of Unit 203
27-Apr-24
5-May-24
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County*
23-Mar-24
29-Mar-24
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County*
30-Mar-24
5-Apr-24
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County*
6-Apr-24
12-Apr-24
Pershing County*
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Unit 115 of White Pine County**
30-Mar-24
5-May-24
Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Wild Turkey Spring Hunt
25-Mar-24
7-May-24
Nonresident Wild Turkey Spring Hunt (Limited Entry)
Units 102 & 065 of Elko County*
25-Mar-24
7-May-24
241-242 of Lincoln
25-Mar-24
7-May-24
Moapa Valley Portion of Clark County*
6-Apr-24
12-Apr-24
Pershing County*
25-Mar-24
7-May-24
Rabbit Season
Nevada Rabbit Seasons
Location
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Youth Rabbit (Cottontail and White-tailed Jackrabbit)
Statewide
Sept. 30, 2023
Oct. 8, 2023
5
15
Rabbit (Cottontail and White-tailed Jackrabbit)
Statewide
Nov. 1, 2023
Last day in February
5
15
Rabbit (Cottontail and White-tailed Jackrabbit)
Statewide
Nov. 1, 2023
Last day in February
5
15
Upland Game Bird
Quail Season
NV Quail Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
California Quail
30-Sep-23
8-Oct-23
10
30
Gambel’s Quail
30-Sep-23
8-Oct-23
5
15
California Quail
14-Oct-23
4-Feb-24
10
30
Gambel’s Quail
14-Oct-23
4-Feb-24
5
15
Mountain Quail
14-Oct-23
4-Feb-24
2
6
Pheasant Season
Pheasant Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Statewide
1-Nov-23
30-Nov-23
2
6 Roosters only
Grouse Seasons
Grouse Seasons
Location
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Sage Grouse
Hunt Units 172, 173 in Eureka, Lander, Nye County
23-Sep-23
24-Sep-23
2
2
Sage Grouse
Hunt Units 012, 013, 015 in Washoe County
23-Sep-23
24-Sep-23
2
2
Sage Grouse
Hunt Unit 012 in Humboldt County
23-Sep-23
24-Sep-23
2
2
Sage Grouse
Hunt Units 062, 064, 067, 071-075, 101-102 in Elko County
23-Sep-23
1-Oct-23
2
2
Dusky, Sooty, Ruffed Grouse
Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe, White Pine
1-Sep-23
31-Dec-23
3
9
Dove Season
Nevada Dove Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Dove (Mourning and White-Winged)
1-Sep
30-Oct
15
45
Himalayan Snowcock Seasons
Himalayan Snowcock Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Elko and White Pine Counties
1-Sep
30-Oct
2
2
Crow Season
Crow Season
Location
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
American Crow
Statewide
1-Sep-23
17-Nov-23
10
10
American Crow
Statewide
1-Mar-24
15-Apr-24
10
10
Chukar and Hungarian Partridge Season
Species
Location
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Youth Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
Statewide
30-Sep-23
8-Oct-23
6
18
Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
Statewide
14-Oct-23
4-Feb-24
6
18
Migratory Game Bird
Youth Waterfowl Hunt
Season
Zones
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Youth Waterfowl Hunt
Northeast Zone
16-Sep-23
17-Sep-23
Youth Waterfowl Hunt
Northwest Zone
30-Sep-23
10-Feb-24
Youth Waterfowl Hunt
South Zone (including Moapa Valley portion of the Overton WMA)
10-Feb-24
11-Feb-24
Youth Waterfowl Hunt
Moapa Valley portion of the Overton WMA
21-Oct-23
-
Duck Season
Nevada Duck Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
Mergansers Season
Nevada Mergansers Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
Ducks & Mergansers Bag Limit
Bag Limits
Duck Species
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Ducks and Mergansers
7
21
Combined Daily Limit
Duck Species
Maximum Allowed in Daily Bag
Hen Mallard or Mexican Duck
2
Pintail
1
Redhead
2
Canvasback
2
Scaup Season
Scaup Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Northeast Zone
Sept. 23, 2023
Nov. 28, 2023
2
6
Northeast Zone
Dec. 9, 2023
Dec. 27, 2023
2
6
Northwest Zone
Nov. 2, 2023
Jan. 7, 2024
2
6
Northwest Zone
Jan. 10, 2024
Jan. 28, 2024
2
6
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
Nov. 4, 2023
Jan. 28, 2024
2
6
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
Nov. 4, 2023
Jan. 28, 2024
2
6
Coots Season
Coots Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Northeast Zone
Sept. 23, 2023
Nov. 28, 2023
25
75
Northeast Zone
Dec. 9, 2023
Jan. 15, 2024
25
75
Northwest Zone
Oct. 14, 2023
Jan. 7, 2024
25
75
Northwest Zone
Jan. 10, 2024
Jan. 28, 2024
25
75
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
Oct. 14, 2023
Oct. 22, 2023
25
75
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
Oct. 25, 2023
Jan. 28, 2024
25
75
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
Oct. 28, 2023
Jan. 28, 2024
25
75
Gallinules Season
Gallinules Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
25
75
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
25
75
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
25
75
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
25
75
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
25
75
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
25
75
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
25
75
Goose Season
Nevada Goose Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Canada Geese and Brant
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
5
15
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
5
15
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
5
15
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
5
15
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
5
15
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
5
15
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
5
15
White-fronted Geese
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
10
30
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
10
30
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
10
30
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
10
30
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
10
30
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
10
30
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
10
30
Snow and Ross’ Geese
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
20
60
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
20
60
Northwest Zone
4-Nov-23
7-Jan-24
20
60
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
20
60
Northwest Zone
19-Feb-24
10-Mar-24
20
60
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
20
60
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
25-Jan-24
20
60
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
20
60
Snipe Season
Snipe Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
8
24
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
8
24
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
8
24
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
8
24
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
8
24
South Zone (Except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
8
24
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
8
24
Swan Season
Zones
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Churchill, Lyon, and Pershing
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
One swan per swan hunt permit
Maximum two swan hunt permits per season, One swan per day
Falconry Season
Falconry Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Upland Game Birds & Rabbits
Statewide
1-Sep-23
Last Day of February, 2024
2
8
Migratory Game Birds
Northeast Zone
23-Sep-23
28-Nov-23
3
9
Northeast Zone
9-Dec-23
15-Jan-24
3
9
Northwest Zone
14-Oct-23
7-Jan-24
3
9
Northwest Zone
10-Jan-24
28-Jan-24
3
9
South Zone – Clark and Lincoln County (except the Moapa Valley)
14-Oct-23
22-Oct-23
3
9
South Zone – Clark and Lincoln County (except the Moapa Valley)
25-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
3
9
South Zone – Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers
28-Oct-23
28-Jan-24
3
9
Hunting License
Consider the following terms for a hunting license in Nevada:
You may also get a Nevada resident license or permit if you’re a full-time student, have resided in Nevada for at least six months, haven’t bought or applied for a license in another state or nation, and haven’t been physically gone from Nevada for more than 30 days.
Those stationed in Nevada indefinitely, with their spouses and children under 21, are free from the six-month residency requirement to buy a hunting or fishing license.
Military members and their families are eligible for Nevada hunting licenses under the same criteria as Nevada citizens (except for the residence requirement).
License Fees
Resident-Hunting License
Type of Hunting Licenses (Resident)
Cost
Class
Note
General Hunting License
$33
20
For those above the age of 18.
Pre-Adult Hunting License
$33
60
Please have a parent or legal guardian's signature on file to make a transaction for anybody 16 or 17 years old.
Junior Hunting License
$13
21
Those aged 12–15 are welcome to attend. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Senior Hunting License
$13
22
Residents of Nevada for at least five years who are at least 65 years old.
Serviceman’s Hunting License
$9
23
For Nevadans currently serving in the military outside of the state.
Severe Disability Hunting License
$13
4
To those whose physical impairments make it impossible for them to hold down a regular job. (As required by NAC 502.245, reasonable evidence is required. Only available at NDOW locations.)
Native American Hunting & Fishing License
Free
1
As defined by Section 502.280 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Individuals seeking the certificate of eligibility for the first time must make initial contact with a Nevada tribal council. (Only available at NDOW facilities.)
Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License
Free
3
Eligible Nevada veterans with a 50% or more service-connected disability, as shown by medical records or other appropriate documentation in accordance with NRS 502.072. For distribution solely at NDOW facilities.
Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$54
24
Only available to individual who are at least 18 years old.
Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$54
61
Those who will be 16 or 17 years old at the time of purchase are eligible. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Junior Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$21
26
For shoppers between the ages of 12 and 15. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Senior Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$21
25
Only available to those who are 65 or older and have been permanent Nevada residents for the previous five years.
Severe Disability Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$21
6
Persons with significant physical impairments. Necessities specified in Section 502.245 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. (Only available at NDOW facilities.)
Nonresident-Hunting License
Type of Hunting License (Nonresident )
Cost
Class
Not
General Hunting License
$142
28
Only available to individual who are at least 18 years old.
Pre-Adult Hunting License
$142
62
Anyone less than 17 years old at the time of purchasing. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$199
40
For those who are at least 18 years old at the time of purchasing.
Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License
$199
27
Anyone less than 17 years old at the time of purchasing. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Age12 and older (Exclusively available in NDOW offices.)
One-Day Combination Permit to Fish & Hunt Upland Game and Waterfowl
$23.00
Age 18 and older
Consecutive Day
$8
Specialty Combination Licenses
Senior-Specialty Combination
$15.00
Aged 65 and above, plus 6 months residence
Serviceman-Specialty Combination
$15.00
Severely Disabled-Specialty Combination
$15.00
Disabled Veteran-Specialty Combination
$15.00
Native American-Specialty Combination
$10.00
Cost of Tags
In Nevada, big game hunting season is limited to certain periods of the year. Animals, including antelope, bear, deer, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats, fall under this category. The mountain lion is the only animal whose tags are not given in a random computerized draw every year in early June. In contrast, mountain lion tags may be purchased from any Department office in the state, a licensed agent, or even online. Individuals in the state of Nevada are permitted to engage in mountain lion hunting during the whole calendar year.
Find below the chart mentioning the tag fees related to hunting in NV.
NV Hunting Tags fees chart
Hunting Regulations
Using aircraft, helicopters, or motorized vehicles to harass, shoot at or discover game animals or birds is illegal. Using helicopters to carry the game, hunters, or hunting equipment is forbidden unless loading or unloading occurs at a publicly accessible airport, landing field, or heliport.
Using airplanes, hot air balloons, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites, or other technologies that orbit the globe and create real-time photographs to find or watch game animals or fur-bearing mammals for hunting is forbidden from July 1 through February in specific management units. Slow flight at low altitudes, hovering, circling, or repeatedly flying over game animal sites are signs.
It’s illegal to hunt using radio signals or other devices attached to animals. Any collar or other device that uses radio telemetry or satellite transmission to determine animal location cannot be broken, destroyed, or harmed on purpose. Accidental capture of animals while using a transmitter demands prompt notice and return of the device.
Baiting or hunting baited big game is illegal. “Bait” is any food supply exposed, dropped, disturbed, or spread to attract animals.
Department of Game Wardens provides free transportation permits.
A confirmed game tag on a slain animal might be lawful transportation. Transport authorization tags must contain transporter info. A permit is required when transporting full or part-trapped animals or more than the authorized number.
If the sex of a hunted animal determines hunting seasons or custody, it is illegal to change its sex.
The cape or scalp (from behind the ears to the base of the snout) and any antlers or horns should be retained until the corpse is frozen, smoked, dried, devoured, or processed commercially. Keep the cape, scalp, antlers, and horns with the animal’s bones. NAC 502.403 exempts you from doing this. Deer, elk, mountain goats, antelopes, and bighorn sheep are affected.
Hunting or capturing game animals within a half-mile of a wildlife highway crossing is also prohibited. Wildlife highway crossings let animals cross roads safely.
NRS 408.285 and 403.170 make it illegal to fire a gun from a federal, state, major, or general county road.
No edible portion of a game bird, animal, fish, or amphibian may be discarded. Carnivore corpses, not heads, antlers, horns, or tusks, may be taken.
If a hunter accidentally kills or injures an animal, they must catch it.
Hunting, trapping, or fishing on private property is illegal without the proprietor or tenant’s permission. Legally using the land for these reasons requires following NRS 207.220.
Some Nevada counties ban discarded antlers until April 30, beginning January 1. Gathering shed antlers in these counties from May 1 to June 30 needs a certificate from ndowlicensing.com.
Contacts
Address:
Nevada Department of Wildlife
6980 Sierra Center Pkwy #120 Reno, NV 89511
Phone Number:
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FAQ related to Nevada Hunting Season
What are the current daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese and Brant in Nevada?
The daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese and Brant in Nevada have been increased to 5 per day and 15 in possession. This means hunters can take up to 5 of these species daily and possess 15 at any given time.
When does the Nevada Hunting Season for 2023-2024 begin and end?
The 2023–2024 Nevada Hunting Season lasts from August 1, 2023, through February 28, 2024. It addresses several large game animals, including antelope, black bears, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and mountain lions. However, precise hunting dates and laws differ for each species and hunting unit, so checking the Nevada Department of Wildlife website for complete details before engaging in any hunting activities is essential.
What is the process for applying for a wild turkey hunting tag in Nevada, and what are the deadlines and restrictions for obtaining one?
In Nevada, there are two seasons for hunting wild turkeys (spring and fall). Eligible individuals may apply once during a specific application period to obtain a wild turkey hunting tag.
The deadline for applications is February 7, 2023 at 11 p.m. PST, and they must be sent online. Applications for bonus points can be sent in until 11 p.m. PST on February 14, 2023. The release date for hunting tags will be on or before March 3, 2023. Except for junior hunts and landowner hunts, each person is only allowed one wild turkey tag per year. The Nevada Department of Wildlife website will have any remaining tags available on a first-come, first-served basis until seven weekdays before the end of the season.
Can non-residents hunt in Nevada throughout the season?
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