Nevada Hunting Seasons 2023 [Updated Dates!]

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!

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
Nevada Hunting Season

Antelope Seasons

Nevada Antelope SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Antelope (Nonresident – Horns Longer Than Ears)Monday, August 01, 2022Sunday, August 21, 2022Archery. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Archery)Monday, August 01, 2022Sunday, August 21, 2022Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Muzzleloader)Monday, August 15, 2022Tuesday, October 04, 2022Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.
Antelope (Any Legal Weapon)Monday, August 22, 2022Sunday, October 30, 2022Season dates differ depending on the unit. For further information, see the rules.
Antelope (Nonresident – Horns Longer Than Ears)Monday, August 22, 2022Sunday, October 30, 2022Any 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, 2022Saturday, September 24, 2022Any 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, 2022Tuesday, October 04, 2022Muzzleloader. Season dates differ depending on the unit. More information may be found in the rules.

Deer Seasons

Nevada Deer SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Deer (Archery)Wednesday, August 10, 2022Sunday, January 01, 2023Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior ArcheryyWednesday, August 10, 2022Sunday, January 01, 2023Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (MuzzleloaderySaturday, September 10, 2022Tuesday, December 20, 2022Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior MuzzleloaderySaturday, September 10, 2022Thursday, December 15, 2022Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Resident AntlerlessyWednesday, October 05, 2022Sunday, November 20, 2022Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Any Legal WeaponyWednesday, October 05, 2022Sunday, January 01, 2023Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.
Deer (Junior Any Legal WeaponyWednesday, October 05, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022Dates for each season vary by unit. For further information, go to the rules.

Elk Season

Nevada Elk SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Any Legal Weapon)Monday, August 01, 2022Tuesday, January 31, 2023Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Archery)Monday, August 01, 2022Wednesday, August 24, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Archery)Monday, August 01, 2022Wednesday, August 24, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Archery)Tuesday, August 16, 2022Tuesday, September 20, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Muzzleloader)Tuesday, August 16, 2022Friday, September 30, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Archery)Tuesday, August 16, 2022Tuesday, September 20, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlerless Muzzleloader)Tuesday, August 16, 2022Friday, September 30, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Muzzleloader)Thursday, September 01, 2022Saturday, November 05, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Muzzleloader)Thursday, September 01, 2022Saturday, November 05, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlered Any Legal Weapon)Saturday, September 17, 2022Sunday, December 04, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Nonresident – Antlerless Any Legal Weapon)Saturday, September 17, 2022Tuesday, January 31, 2023Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident – Antlered Any Legal Weapon)Saturday, September 17, 2022Sunday, December 04, 2022Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.
Elk (Resident Spike – Any Legal Weapon)Saturday, September 17, 2022Sunday, January 01, 2023Unit-specific seasons. Check Details in the regulations.

Bear Seasons

Nevada Bear SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Bear (Any Legal Weapon)Thursday, September 15, 2022Thursday, December 01, 2022A 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 SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Mountain LionTuesday, March 01, 2022Tuesday, 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 SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Mountain GoatThursday, September 01, 2022Monday, October 31, 2022In units 101, 102, and 103, any goat with any lawful weapon.
Bighorn Sheep (Resident – Rocky Mountain Any Ram)Monday, August 01, 2022Monday, February 20, 2023Any 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, 2022Monday, October 31, 2022Any 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, 2022Monday, October 31, 2022Any 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, 2022Sunday, January 01, 2023Any 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, 2022Tuesday, November 15, 2022Any 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, 2022Tuesday, November 15, 2022Any 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, 2022Monday, 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 SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
RabbitTuesday, November 01, 2022Tuesday, February 28, 2023Statewide. There is limit of 10 per day.

Dove Seasons

Nevada Dove SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Dove (Mourning and White-Winged)Thursday, September 01, 2022Sunday, October 30, 2022Statewide. There is a Limit of 15 per day.

Duck Season

Nevada Duck SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Duck (Northeast Zone-Early season)Saturday, September 24, 2022Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Duck (South Zone-except the Moapa Valley)Saturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023This season has a break in the middle. From October 24 to 25, no hunting is allowed.
Duck (Northwest Zone)Saturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023This season has a break in the middle. 9-10 January are prohibited for hunting.
Duck (South Zone Moapa Valley)Saturday, October 29, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023Moapa Valley to the meeting of the Virgin and Muddy Rivers.
Duck (Northeast Zone-Late season)Saturday, December 10, 2022Monday, January 16, 2023

Goose Seasons

Nevada Goose SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Goose (Northeast Zone-Early season)Saturday, September 24, 2022Tuesday, November 29, 2022Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.
Goose (Northwest Zone)Saturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023Canada, 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, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023Canada, 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, 2022Sunday, January 29, 2023Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.
Goose (Northeast Zone Late season)Saturday, December 10, 2022Monday, January 16, 2023Canada, as well as White-Fronted Geese.

Grouse Seasons

Nevada Grouse SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Sage GrouseSaturday, September 25, 2021Sunday, September 26, 2021See the hunt unit regulations.
Sage GrouseSaturday, October 02, 2021Sunday, October 03, 2021See the hunt unit regulations.
Grouse (Dusky, Sooty, And Ruffed Grouse)Thursday, September 01, 2022Saturday, December 31, 2022Open in counties (Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe, White Pine).
Sage GrouseSaturday, September 24, 2022Sunday, September 25, 2022See regulations for hunt units.
Sage GrouseSaturday, September 24, 2022Sunday, October 02, 2022Hunt Units (062, 064, 067, 071, 072, 073 and 074) in Elko County

Pheasant & Quail Seasons

Nevada Pheasant & Quail SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
PheasantTuesday, November 01, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022Statewide. Limit of two (cocks only) each day.
Quail(California and Gambel’s)Saturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, February 05, 2023Statewide. There is a daily limit of 10.
Quail (Mountain)Saturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, February 05, 2023Statewide. Limit of two every day, for a total of 6.

Turkey Seasons

Nevada Turkey SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Turkey (Fall)Saturday, October 02, 2021Sunday, October 31, 2021Humboldt County's Paradise Valley. There is a limit of one wild turkey of each sex.
Turkey (Spring)Saturday, March 26, 2022Sunday, May 01, 2022Entry is restricted. Check your local restrictions for particular seasons, counties, and quotas.

Upland Bird Seasons

Nevada Upland Bird SeasonsHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Himalayan SnowcockThursday, September 01, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022It is necessary to have a specific snowcock hunting free-use permit. Open in Elko and White Pine counties.
Chukar and Hungarian PartridgeSaturday, October 15, 2022Sunday, February 05, 2023Statewide.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)CostClassNote
General Hunting License$33 20For those above the age of 18.
Pre-Adult Hunting License$33 60Please 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 21Those aged 12–15 are welcome to attend. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Senior Hunting License$13 22Residents of Nevada for at least five years who are at least 65 years old.
Serviceman’s Hunting License$9 23For Nevadans currently serving in the military outside of the state.
Severe Disability Hunting License$13 4To 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 LicenseFree1As 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 LicenseFree3Eligible 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 24Only available to individual who are at least 18 years old.
Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License$54 61Those 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 26For shoppers between the ages of 12 and 15. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Senior Combo Hunting & Fishing License$21 25Only 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 6Persons 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 )CostClassNot
General Hunting License$142 28Only available to individual who are at least 18 years old.
Pre-Adult Hunting License$142 62Anyone less than 17 years old at the time of purchasing. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)
Combo Hunting & Fishing License$199 40For those who are at least 18 years old at the time of purchasing.
Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License$199 27Anyone less than 17 years old at the time of purchasing. (Signing by a parent or legal guardian is necessary.)

Nevada Combination Hunting licenses

Resident Hunting Combination Licenses (Hunting/Fishing)
Adult Combination License$75.00 Age 18 and older
Youth Combination License$15.00 Age 12-17 yrs
Adult Hunting License$38.00 Age 18 and older
Apprentice Hunting License$15.00 Age12 and older (Exclusively available in NDOW offices.)
Non-Resident Hunting Combination Licenses (Hunting/Fishing)
Adult Combination$155.00 Age 18 and older
Youth Combination$15.00 Age 12-17 yrs
Apprentice Hunting License$15.00 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
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:

(775) 688-1500

Email:

[email protected]

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.

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.

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