Are you a hunter looking for the perfect spot to hunt in Nevada? Look no further! This page will provide you latest information on different hunting seasons in Nevada for the 2022-2023 seasons. 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!
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Nevada Hunting Seasons
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
Antelope Seasons
Nevada Antelope Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Antelope (Nonresident – Horns Longer Than Ears)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Archery. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Archery)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Muzzleloader)
Monday, August 15, 2022
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Any Legal Weapon)
Monday, August 22, 2022
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Season dates differ depending on the unit. For further information, see the rules.
Antelope (Nonresident – Horns Longer Than Ears)
Monday, August 22, 2022
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Any weapon that is lawful. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Resident – Horns Shorter Than Ears)
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Any weapon that is lawful. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Nonresident – Horns Longer Than Ears)
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Muzzleloader. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Deer Seasons
Nevada Deer Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Deer (Archery)
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior Archeryy
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Muzzleloadery
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior Muzzleloadery
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Resident Antlerlessy
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Any Legal Weapony
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior Any Legal Weapony
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Elk Season
Nevada Elk Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Any Legal Weapon)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Archery)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Archery)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Archery)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Muzzleloader)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Archery)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Muzzleloader)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Muzzleloader)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Saturday, November 05, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Muzzleloader)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Saturday, November 05, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Any Legal Weapon)
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Sunday, December 04, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Any Legal Weapon)
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Any Legal Weapon)
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Sunday, December 04, 2022
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident Spike – Any Legal Weapon)
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Bear Seasons
Nevada Bear Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Bear (Any Legal Weapon)
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thursday, December 01, 2022
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 Seasons
Nevada Mountain Lion Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Mountain Lion
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
• 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.
Goat & Sheep Seasons
Nevada Goat & Sheep Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Mountain Goat
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022
In units 101, 102, and 103, any goat with any lawful weapon.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – Rocky Mountain Any Ram)
Monday, August 01, 2022
Monday, February 20, 2023
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – California Any Ram)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident – California Any Ram)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – Nelson - Desert) Any Ram)
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – Nelson-Desert) Any Ewe)
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident – Nelson-Desert) Any Ewe)
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – Nelson - Desert) Any Ram)
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Monday, November 14, 2022
(Archery) Any legal weapon. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Rabbit Seasons
Nevada Rabbit Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Rabbit
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Statewide. There is limit of 10 per day.
Dove Seasons
Nevada Dove Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Dove (Mourning and White-Winged)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Statewide. There is a Limit of 15 per day.
Duck Season
Nevada Duck Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Duck (Northeast Zone-Early season)
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Duck (South Zone-except the Moapa Valley)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
This season has a break in the middle. From October 24 to 25, no hunting is allowed.
Duck (Northwest Zone)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
This season has a break in the middle. 9-10 January are prohibited for hunting.
Duck (South Zone Moapa Valley)
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Moapa Valley to the meeting of the Virgin and Muddy Rivers.
Duck (Northeast Zone-Late season)
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Monday, January 16, 2023
Goose Seasons
Nevada Goose Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Goose (Northeast Zone-Early season)
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.
Goose (Northwest Zone)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese. Please keep in mind that hunting is not authorized on January 9-10 throughout this season.
Goose (South Zone-except the Moapa Valley)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese. Please keep in mind that hunting is not authorized on October 24-25 throughout this season.
Goose (South Zone Moapa Valley)
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.
Goose (Northeast Zone Late season)
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Monday, January 16, 2023
Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.
Grouse Seasons
Nevada Grouse Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Sage Grouse
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021
See the hunt unit regulations.
Sage Grouse
Saturday, October 02, 2021
Sunday, October 03, 2021
See the hunt unit regulations.
Grouse (Dusky, Sooty, And Ruffed Grouse)
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Open in counties (Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe, White Pine).
Sage Grouse
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Sunday, September 25, 2022
See regulations for hunt units.
Sage Grouse
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Sunday, October 02, 2022
Hunt Units (062, 064, 067, 071, 072, 073 and 074) in Elko County
Pheasant & Quail Seasons
Nevada Pheasant & Quail Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Pheasant
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Statewide. Limit of two (cocks only) each day.
Quail(California and Gambel’s)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Statewide. There is a daily limit of 10.
Quail (Mountain)
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Statewide. Limit of two every day, for a total of 6.
Turkey Seasons
Nevada Turkey Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Turkey (Fall)
Saturday, October 02, 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Humboldt County's Paradise Valley. There is a limit of one wild turkey of each sex.
Turkey (Spring)
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Sunday, May 01, 2022
Entry is restricted. Check your local restrictions for particular seasons, counties, and quotas.
Upland Bird Seasons
Nevada Upland Bird Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Himalayan Snowcock
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It is necessary to have a specific snowcock hunting free-use permit. Open in Elko and White Pine counties.
Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Statewide.There is a limit of six 6 per day.
Hunting License
Consider the following terms for a hunting license in Nevada:
A person must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal authority to be in the nation to apply for a resident hunting or fishing license in Nevada. They must also have been physically present in the state for at least six months before the application, except for brief absences.
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.
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.
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.
