Nevada 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Nevada's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.
Falconry Migratory Game Birds (Falconry) opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Jan 18, 2027.
Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Resident, Depredation) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Jan 1, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nevada NDOW.
- archery deer
- Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027
- waterfowl
- Sep 26, 2026-Jan 18, 2027
- elk
- Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027
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Key seasons by species
How to read Nevada's seasons
Big game is draw-only, so the tag comes first
Nevada allocates deer, elk, and antelope tags almost entirely through a unit-based draw, so the season windows below are only relevant once you have drawn a tag for a specific unit and weapon.
Track application deadlines and confirm unit numbers and tag results with the official Nevada Department of Wildlife source.
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Nevada NDOW before hunting.
Deer
Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)
Archery
Hunt 1342. Dates same as resident archery hunt 1341.
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 1372. Dates same as resident muzzleloader hunt 1371.
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 1332. Dates same as resident hunt 1331 with minor exceptions (Unit 022: Oct 5-Nov 2 for nonresident vs Oct 5-Nov 5 resident).
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident)
Archery
Hunt 1341. Early season generally Aug 10-Sept 9 statewide; select units have late archery season Nov 10-Nov 20 (071-079/091, 081, 101-109, 121) or Dec 1-Jan 1 (192, 194/196, 192 late) or Dec 16-Jan 1 (201-208, 203). Unit 021: Dec 1-Dec 10.
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 1371. Dates vary by unit: most units Sept 10-Oct 4; Unit 021: Dec 11-Dec 20; Unit 081: Nov 21-Dec 10; Units 114/115: Nov 10-Nov 30; Units 181-184: Nov 10-Nov 30; Units 201/204 and 202/205-208: Dec 1-Dec 15; Units 211-213: Sept 10-Oct 10.
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 1331. Dates vary by unit and period. Most units Oct 5-Nov 5; Units 061-068 and 071-091 have Early/Late periods Oct 5-Nov 5; Units 101-109: Early/Mid/Late Oct 1-Nov 8; Unit 015: Dec 11-Jan 1; Unit 021: Dec 21-Jan 1; Unit 081: Dec 11-Jan 1; Units 192, 194, 196, 201-213, 261-291: Nov 5-Nov 30.
Zone: 011-291
Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only - Classic Hunt)
Archery, Muzzleloader, or Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 1107. Dates vary extensively by unit and weapon type. Archery generally Aug 10-Sept 9; Muzzleloader generally Sept 10-Oct 4 or Oct 10; Any Legal Weapon varies widely Oct 5-Jan 1 depending on unit. Unit 021 all seasons in December-January.
Zone: 011-013, 015, 021, 022, 031-035, 041-046, 111-113, 121, 161-164, 181-184, 192, 195, 201-213, 231, 251-254, 261-268, 271-272, 291
Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 1106. Dates vary by unit: Most units Oct 5-Nov 2 or Oct 5-Nov 5; Units 101-109: Oct 1-Nov 2; Unit 081: Dec 11-Jan 1; Units 194/196: Nov 5-Nov 30.
Zone: 014, 065, 081, 051, 061-245
Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Primitive Antlered Only)
Archery
Hunt 1105 Archery component. Most units Aug 10-Sept 9; Unit 081 Archery: Nov 10-Nov 20. Dates vary by unit.
Zone: 014, 065, 081, 051, 061-079, 091, 101-109, 114-115, 131-134, 141-156, 171-173, 194, 196, 221-223, 241-245
Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Primitive Antlered Only)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 1105 Muzzleloader component. Most units Sept 10-Oct 4; Units 101-109: Sept 10-Sept 30; Unit 081: Nov 21-Dec 10. Dates vary by unit.
Zone: 014, 065, 081, 051, 061-245
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall - Limited Entry
Either sex. Hunts 0131 (Resident) and 0132 (Nonresident). Resident quota 10, Nonresident quota 1. Application deadline 11:00 p.m. Monday August 10, 2026. Results released on or before Friday August 21, 2026. Significant portion of turkey population on private lands - permission required.
Zone: Pershing County
Wild Turkey
Fall - Limited Entry
Either sex. Hunts 0131 (Resident) and 0132 (Nonresident). Resident quota 10, Nonresident quota 1. Application deadline 11:00 p.m. Monday August 10, 2026. Results released on or before Friday August 21, 2026.
Zone: Lincoln County
Wild Turkey
Fall - Private Lands
Either sex. Hunts 0135 (Resident, Open) and 0137 (Nonresident, Open). Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Application Form required. Tags available until close of season. One wild turkey tag per calendar year per person.
Zone: Hunt Unit 051 of Humboldt County (Paradise Valley)
Elk
15 listed rowsElk - Antlered (Nonresident)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 4256. Dates vary by unit: Units 061/071, 062/064/066-068: Sept 1-Sept 16; Units 072-074: Oct 5-Oct 21; most others Oct 22-Nov 5; Units 161-173: Sept 17-Sept 30.
Zone: 061-231
Elk - Antlered (Nonresident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4251. Dates vary by unit and period. Units 061/071 Early: Oct 5-Oct 21; most units Oct-Dec; Unit 262: Sept 17-Sept 30. Earliest open and latest close used.
Zone: 061-262
Elk - Antlered (Resident, Depredation)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4102. Dates vary by unit and period. Units 101-103 Early: Aug 1-Sep 30; Late: Oct 1-Jan 1. Unit 115A has 5 sub-periods Aug 1-Nov 30 with antler point limit (no more than 5 points). Units 144/145 Early: Aug 1-Sept 30; Late: Oct 1-Jan 1. Unit 231B similar to 115A. Unit 251: Aug 1-Jan 1. Eligibility restrictions of NAC 502.361 do not apply.
Zone: 101-103, 115A, 144-145, 231B, 251
Elk - Antlered (Resident)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 4156. Dates vary by unit: Units 051, 061/071, 062/064/066-068: Sept 1-Sept 16; Units 072-075: Oct 5-Oct 21; Units 076-132: Oct 22-Nov 5; Units 161-173 and 241/242: Sept 17-Sept 30; Units 221-231, 262: Oct 22-Nov 5.
Zone: 051, 061-262
Elk - Antlered (Resident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4151. Dates vary by unit and period. Unit 051: Sept 17-Sept 30; Units 061/071 Early: Oct 5-Oct 21; most units Early/Late Oct-Dec. Unit 091: Sept 12-Oct 2 (2026-2027). Earliest open and latest close used.
Zone: 051, 061-262
Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4281. Dates vary by unit and period similar to resident hunt 4181. Unit 113N: Jan 2-Jan 31. Interstate hunt for Unit 091.
Zone: 061-242
Elk - Antlerless (Resident, Depredation)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4107. Dates vary by unit and sub-period. Unit 081A has 4 periods Aug 1-Jan 1. Units 101-103: Aug 1-Jan 1. Units 114B/115B Ag Lands: 5 periods Aug 1-Nov 30. Unit 121C: 3 periods Aug 1-Jan 1. Units 144/145 Early: Aug 1-Sept 30; Late: Oct 1-Jan 1. Low elk numbers; depredation hunts intended to reduce elk numbers.
Zone: 081A, 101-103, 114B/115B, 121C, 144-145
Elk - Antlerless (Resident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4181. Dates vary by unit and period. Early periods range Sept 17-Oct 20; Mid periods Oct 5-Oct 21; Late periods Nov 6-Jan 1 or Nov 21-Jan 1 or Dec 5-Jan 1. Unit 091 interstate hunt with Utah. Unit 113N: Jan 2-Jan 31.
Zone: 061-242
Elk - Spike (Resident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 4651. Dates vary by unit and period. Early periods Sept 17-Oct 4 or Sept 21-Oct 4 or Sept 25-Oct 4; Late periods Nov 21-Jan 1 or Dec 5-Jan 1 or Oct 1-Oct 20.
Zone: 061-231
Elk - Antlered (Nonresident)
Archery
Hunt 4261. Dates vary by unit: Units 061/071, 062/064/066-068: Aug 16-Aug 31; most units Aug 25-Sept 16; Units 078/105-107/109: Sept 1-Sept 20.
Zone: 061-231
Elk - Antlered (Resident)
Archery
Hunt 4161. Dates vary by unit: Units 061/071, 062/064/066-068: Aug 16-Aug 31; most units Aug 25-Sept 16; Unit 078/105-107/109: Sept 1-Sept 20; Unit 091: Aug 15-Sept 6 (2026-2027). Interstate hunt with Utah for Unit 091.
Zone: 061-262
Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)
Archery
Hunt 4211. Dates vary by unit similar to resident archery. Units 061/071, 062, 078/105-107/109, 161-164: Aug 1-Aug 15; most others Aug 1-Aug 24.
Zone: 061-231
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)Muzzleloader · 072-231Hunt 4276. Dates vary by unit similar to resident muzzleloader. Units 161-164: Aug 16-Aug 24; Units 076/077/079/081: Sept 17-Sept 30; Units 078/105-107/109: Aug 16-Aug 31; most units Sept 17-Sept 24. | Closed | |
| Elk - Antlerless (Resident)Archery · 061-242Hunt 4111. Dates vary by unit: Units 061/071, 062, 078/105-107/109, 161-164, 241/242: Aug 1-Aug 15; most other units Aug 1-Aug 24. | Closed | |
| Elk - Antlerless (Resident)Muzzleloader · 072-242Hunt 4176. Dates vary by unit: Units 161-164 and 241/242: Aug 16-Aug 24; Units 076/077/079/081: Sept 17-Sept 30; Unit 078/105-107/109: Aug 16-Aug 31; most units Sept 17-Sept 24. | Closed |
Moose
Moose - Antlered (Resident)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 10151. Hunter must present skull and antlers to NDOW within 5 days of harvest.
Zone: 061-077, 081, 101-103
Waterfowl
29 listed rowsCanada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
Coots and Gallinules
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone (Elko, Eureka, Lander & White Pine Counties)
Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, Snipe
Youth Hunt
Two dates: October 3, 2026 & February 13, 2027. Youth hunters with valid Nevada Swan Permit may hunt swans in open swan areas (Churchill, Lyon, Pershing Counties) if trumpeter swan quota not reached. Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Adults not allowed to hunt. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northwest Zone
Migratory Game Birds (Falconry)
Falconry
Permitted species: geese, ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, snipe and mourning doves. Limits singly or in the aggregate. Season dates coincide with regular firearms season per zone. Open to Nonresidents. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: All Zones (Northeast, Northwest, South Zone, Moapa Valley)
Scaup (Lesser and Greater)
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12 - Dec 30, 2026. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
White-fronted Geese
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
Snow and Ross' Geese
General
Three split seasons: Oct 10 - Dec 1, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027; Feb 22 - Mar 7, 2027. CLOSED: Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties. Shotshell capacity restrictions and recorded/amplified calls do not apply Feb 22 - Mar 7, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northwest Zone
Coots and Gallinules
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Coots and Gallinules
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northwest Zone
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canada and Cackling Geese and BrantGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Coots and GallinulesGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · Northwest Zone (Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey & Washoe Counties)Two split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · South Zone except Moapa Valley (Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye & Clark Counties)Two split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · Northeast ZoneOpen to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Youth must be accompanied by adult 18+. Youth 16+ must possess federal duck stamp. Adults not allowed to hunt. Open to Nonresidents. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · Moapa Valley portion of Overton Wildlife Management AreaOpen to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Adults not allowed to hunt. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · South Zone (including Moapa Valley portion of Overton WMA)Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Adults not allowed to hunt. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · Northwest ZoneTwo split seasons: Nov 5, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · South Zone except Moapa ValleyShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyTwo split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneThree split seasons: Oct 31, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027; Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027; Feb 22 - Mar 7, 2027. CLOSED: Mason Valley and Scripps/Washoe State Park WMAs during Feb 22 - Mar 7, 2027 season. Shotshell capacity restrictions and recorded/amplified calls do not apply Feb 22 - Mar 7, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyTwo split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneTwo split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversShooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents. | Upcoming |
Dove
Mourning Dove & White-winged Dove
General
Limits for mourning dove and white-winged dove are singly or in the aggregate. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Ring-necked Pheasant
General
Cocks only. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Quail
California Quail
General
Limit singly. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Gambel's Quail
General
Limit singly. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Mountain Quail
General
Persons who harvest mountain quail are requested to report harvest to NDOW. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
California Quail
Youth
Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. Limit singly. License requirements apply pursuant to NRS 502.010. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Gambel's Quail
Youth
Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. Limit singly. License requirements apply pursuant to NRS 502.010. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Grouse
Blue (Dusky and Sooty) and Ruffed Grouse
General
Limit singly or in the aggregate. Head or one fully feathered wing must remain attached until reaching possessor's residence or commercial preservation facility. Persons harvesting blue grouse requested to deposit one wing at NDOW office, check station, or with Department employees.
Zone: Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe, White Pine
Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
General
Limit singly or in the aggregate. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
Youth
Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. Limit singly or in the aggregate. License requirements apply pursuant to NRS 502.010. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Sage-Grouse
General
Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Units 011, 012, 013, 015 (Washoe County); Hunt Unit 012 (Humboldt County); Hunt Unit 031 (Humboldt County); Hunt Unit 184 (Churchill and Lander Counties); Hunt Unit 067 (Elko County); Hunt Unit…
Sage-Grouse
General
Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Units 061, 062, 064, 071-076, 101, 102 (Elko County); Hunt Unit 051 (Humboldt County); Hunt Units 154, 155 (Lander and Eureka Counties); Hunt Units 161, 162, 172, 173 (Eureka, Lander and Nye Cou…
Sage-Grouse
Special - Sheldon NWR
Open to nonresidents. Limited to 40 reservations awarded through random draw. Up to 4 applicants may apply as a party. Applications must be submitted online through www.ndowlicensing.com.
Zone: Unit 033 of Washoe and Humboldt Counties (Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge) excluding the Little Sheldon and other areas as posted
Rabbit
White-tailed Jackrabbits and Cottontail Rabbits
General
Limit singly or in the aggregate. Pygmy Rabbit season is closed. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Cottontail and White-tailed Jackrabbits
Youth
Open to hunters 17 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. Limit singly or in the aggregate. License requirements apply pursuant to NRS 502.010. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Furbearer
Beaver, Mink, and Muskrat
General
Zone: Statewide
Kit and Red Fox
General
Zone: Statewide
Otter
General
Carson City, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Storey, Washoe, and White Pine counties are closed to otter trapping. Accidentally trapped/killed otters must be reported within 48 hours to NDOW.
Zone: Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, and Pershing Counties
Bobcat
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed to nonresidents. 2026-2027 season opens approximately November 14, 2026 and closes approximately February 21, 2027. Pelt sealing required.
Zone: Statewide
Gray Fox
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed to nonresidents. 2026-2027 season opens approximately November 14, 2026 and closes approximately February 21, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Small Game
Upland Game Birds and Rabbits (Falconry)
Falconry
All resident upland game birds except turkey and Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. White-tailed jackrabbits and cottontail rabbits. Sage-grouse by falconry only in units with established open season (daily and possession limit 2). Limits singly or in the aggregate. Except per NAC 504.340.
Zone: Statewide
Migratory Birds
American Crow
Fall General
May be hunted by archery, shotguns and falconry. All crows must be retrieved and removed from the field. Season closed on ravens. Shooting hours: sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Snipe
General
Two split seasons: Sept 26 - Dec 1, 2026 and Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northeast Zone
Snipe
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: Northwest Zone
Snipe
General
Two split seasons: Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Swan
General (Permit)
Two split seasons: Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 and Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2027. Mandatory inspection of head and neck within 3 days of harvest. Season closes if 10 trumpeter swans harvested. Youth with valid swan permit may hunt during NW Zone youth hunt if trumpeter quota not reached. Open to Non-residents. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Churchill, Lyon and Pershing Counties
Snipe
General
Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Open to Nonresidents.
Zone: South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin Rivers
American Crow
Spring General
May be hunted by archery, shotguns and falconry. All crows must be retrieved and removed from the field. Season closed on ravens. Shooting hours: sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Pronghorn
Pronghorn Antelope (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon - Late Units
Hunt 2251. Units 202, 204 only.
Zone: 202, 204
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon - Late Units
Hunt 2151. Units 202, 204 only.
Zone: 202, 204
Pronghorn Antelope (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)
Archery
Hunt 2261. Dates vary by unit; some units Aug 1-Aug 14, others Aug 1-Aug 21. Earliest open and latest close used.
Zone: Various units
Pronghorn Antelope (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 2271. Dates vary by unit; some units Aug 15-Aug 21, others Sept 25-Oct 4. Earliest open date used.
Zone: Various units (012-014, 031, 043-046, 061-121, 141-156)
Pronghorn Antelope (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 2251. Dates vary by unit; most units Aug 22-Sept 7. Units 033 Early: Aug 22-Aug 28; 033 Late: Aug 29-Sept 7; Units 202, 204: Oct 15-Oct 30. Earliest open date used.
Zone: Various units (011-251)
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident Junior, Horns shorter than ears)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 2191.
Zone: 043-046, 061-075, 141-156
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns longer than ears)
Archery
Hunt 2161. Dates vary by unit; some units Aug 1-Aug 14, others Aug 1-Aug 21. Earliest open and latest close used.
Zone: Various units
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns longer than ears)
Muzzleloader
Hunt 2171. Dates vary by unit; some units Aug 15-Aug 21, others Sept 25-Oct 4. Earliest open date used.
Zone: Various units
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 2151. Dates vary by unit; most units Aug 22-Sept 7. Units 033 Early: Aug 22-Aug 28; 033 Late: Aug 29-Sept 7; Units 202, 204: Oct 15-Oct 30. Earliest open date used.
Zone: Various units (011, 012-014, 015, 021-022, 031, 032-034, 035, 041-042, 043-046, 051, 061-079, 081, 091, 078, 101-115, 131-145, 151-156, 161-164, 171-184, 203, 205-208, 211-213, 221-223, 241, 251)
Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns shorter than ears)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 2181. Unit 115C restricted to within 1 mile of Great Basin Ranch properties.
Zone: 043-046, 061-091, 101-115, 141-156, 181-184
Bighorn Sheep
California Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 8251.
Zone: 032B, 034, 035D, 068
California Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 8151. Most units Sept 1-Oct 31; Unit 022: Sept 1-Nov 10. Access to public land limited across private land in Unit 022.
Zone: 012, 022, 031A, 032B, 033/032C, 034, 035D, 035E, 051, 068
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram - Management, Access Limited)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3172. Restricted to Arc Dome Wilderness boundary and north of wilderness boundary. Once-in-a-lifetime hunt.
Zone: 173 North
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3151. Dates vary significantly by unit. Earliest open Aug 15 (173 North); most units Nov 20-Jan 1. Unit 045: Sept 15-Oct 15; Units 131,132,164,161,207: Sept 15-Jan 1; Units 184,202: Oct 15-Nov 15; Unit 204: Sept 15-Nov 15; Unit 254: Nov 1-Jan 1; Unit 268 Early: Nov 16-Dec 8; Unit 268 Late: Dec 10-Jan 1; Units 280,281,282: Dec 19-Jan 3 (2026-2027 season).
Zone: Various units (045, 131-286)
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)
Archery
Hunt 3161. Dates vary by unit: 182/044: Aug 15-Oct 1; 184: Sept 1-Oct 1; 202: Sept 15-Oct 14; 213: Oct 1-Oct 31; 267: Oct 1-Oct 31; 268: Jan 5-Feb 20.
Zone: 182/044, 184, 202, 213, 267, 268
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 9151. Unit 102: Sept 1-Oct 31; Unit 115A: Nov 15-Feb 20. Unit 115A is that portion outside Great Basin National Park.
Zone: 102, 115A
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3251. Dates vary by unit; Unit 184: Oct 15-Nov 15; most units Nov 20-Jan 1; Unit 268 Early: Nov 16-Dec 8; Unit 268 Late: Dec 10-Jan 1. Units 271/242 not open in 2026-2027 season.
Zone: 181 West, 182, 044, 183, 153, 184, 205, 213, 243, 253, 263, 267, 268, 283, 284
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ewe)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3281.
Zone: 268
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ewe)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3181.
Zone: 268
Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Management Ram - One Horn)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3171. 2027 Season. Shortest horn must be less than half the length of longest horn. Once-in-a-lifetime hunt; no bonus points awarded to unsuccessful applicants.
Zone: 262-268
Other
Himalayan Snowcock
General
Prior to hunting, persons must obtain a snowcock hunting free-use permit available online at www.ndowlicensing.com after July 1st of each year.
Zone: Elko and White Pine Counties
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Nevada Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Nevada?
August 10, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Nevada; it is archery mule deer - antlered (nonresident) Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.
Do I need a license to hunt in Nevada?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Nevada hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Nevada NDOW.
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