Nevada 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates

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Quick answer

Nevada's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.

Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Resident, Depredation) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Jan 1, 2027.

Archery Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Aug 24, 2026.

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
elk: Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027
elk: Aug 1-24, 2026

Last verified: July 9, 2026Source: Nevada NDOWHow we update dates

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Key seasons by species

Nevada Deer23 listed season rows

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

23 listed rows

Mule Deer - Antlered

Archery (Nonresident) Hunt 1342

Closed

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Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident mule deer antlered archery Hunt 1342

Zone: Same unit structure as resident archery Hunt 1341

Mule Deer - Antlered

Archery - Resident (Hunt 1341)

Closed

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Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident. Dates vary by unit and period. Most units Aug 10-Sept 9. Unit 021: Dec 1-Dec 10. Some units have late archery periods (e.g. Units 071-079-091 Late: Nov 10-Nov 20, Units 192, 194-196 Late: Dec 1-Jan 1, Units 201-204, 202-205-208, 203 Late: Dec 16-Jan 1). Hunt 1341.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered

Archery - Nonresident (Hunt 1342)

Closed

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Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident. Same dates and structure as Hunt 1341. Hunt 1342.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered

Muzzleloader (Nonresident) Hunt 1372

Closed

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Sep 10-Dec 15, 2025

Nonresident mule deer antlered muzzleloader Hunt 1372

Zone: Same unit structure as resident Hunt 1371

Mule Deer - Antlered

Muzzleloader - Resident (Hunt 1371)

Closed

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Sep 10-Dec 15, 2025

Resident. Dates vary by unit. Most units Sept 10-Oct 4. Units 101-109: Sept 10-Sept 30. 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, 202-205-208: Dec 1-Dec 15. Unit 211-213: Sept 10-Oct 10. Hunt 1371.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered

Muzzleloader - Nonresident (Hunt 1372)

Closed

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Sep 10-Dec 15, 2025

Nonresident. Same dates as Hunt 1371. Hunt 1372.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 1331)

Closed

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Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident. Dates vary by unit and period. Most units Oct 5-Nov 5. Units 101-109: Early Oct 1-Oct 16, Mid Oct 17-Oct 30, Late Oct 31-Nov 8. Units 171-173: Early Oct 5-Oct 16, Mid Oct 17-Oct 30, Late Oct 31-Nov 8. Unit 015: Dec 11-Jan 1. Unit 021: Dec 21-Jan 1. Unit 081: Dec 11-Jan 1. Units 192, 194-196, 201-204, 202-205-208, 203, 211-213, 261-268, 271-272, 291: Nov 5-Nov 30. Unit 115 additional: Dec 1-Dec 15. Hunt 1331.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident) Hunt 1332

Closed

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Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident mule deer antlered any legal weapon Hunt 1332; Unit 203 has special firearm restrictions per NAC 503.170

Zone: Same unit structure as resident Hunt 1331; Unit 022: Oct 5-Nov 2 (vs Nov 5 for resident)

Mule Deer - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident (Hunt 1332)

Closed

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Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident. Same structure as Hunt 1331 with minor differences (Unit 022: Oct 5-Nov 2 instead of Nov 5). Hunt 1332.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Mule Deer - Antlered (Junior)

Archery or Muzzleloader (Resident Junior) Hunt 1105

Closed

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Aug 10-Dec 10, 2025

Resident Junior mule deer primitive antlered only Hunt 1105; archery and muzzleloader periods listed separately by unit

Zone: Most units Archery: Aug 10-Sept 9; Most units Muzzleloader: Sept 10-Oct 4; Unit 081 Archery: Nov 10-Nov 20; Unit 081 Muzzleloader: Nov 21-Dec 10; Units 101-109 Muzzleloader: Sept 10-Sept 30

Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)

Archery

Upcoming

Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

Hunt 1342. Dates same as resident archery hunt 1341.

Zone: 011-291

Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

35d

Sep 10-Dec 15, 2026

Hunt 1372. Dates same as resident muzzleloader hunt 1371.

Zone: 011-291

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Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

56d

Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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

Upcoming

Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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

Upcoming

35d

Sep 10-Dec 15, 2026

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

Upcoming

56d

Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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 - Junior

Archery/Muzzleloader Primitive Antlered Only - Resident (Hunt 1105)

Closed

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Aug 10-Dec 10, 2025

Resident Junior. Archery: Aug 10-Sept 9 for most units; Unit 081 Archery: Nov 10-Nov 20. Muzzleloader: Sept 10-Oct 4 for most units; Units 101-109: Sept 10-Sept 30; Unit 081 Muzzleloader: Nov 21-Dec 10. Hunt 1105.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Mule Deer - Junior

Archery/Muzzleloader/Any Legal Weapon Classic Antlered Only - Resident (Hunt 1107)

Closed

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Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident Junior Classic. Dates vary by unit and weapon. Archery generally Aug 10-Sept 9, Muzzleloader generally Sept 10-Oct 4 or Oct 10, Any Legal Weapon varies by unit (e.g. Oct 5-Nov 5, Nov 5-Nov 30, Dec 21-Jan 1). Unit 021: Archery Dec 1-Dec 10, Muzzleloader Dec 11-Dec 20, ALW Dec 21-Jan 1. Units 201-204, 202-205-208: ALW Nov 5-Nov 30, Muzzleloader Dec 1-Dec 15, Archery Dec 16-Jan 1. Hunt 1107.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Mule Deer - Junior

Any Legal Weapon Antlered Only - Resident (Hunt 1106)

Closed

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Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident Junior. Dates vary by unit. Most units Oct 5-Nov 5 or Oct 5-Nov 2. Units 101-109: Oct 1-Nov 2. Unit 081: Dec 11-Jan 1. Units 131-134, 221-223, 241-245: Oct 5-Oct 31. Unit 194-196: Nov 5-Nov 30. Hunt 1106.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only - Classic Hunt)

Archery, Muzzleloader, or Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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

Upcoming

56d

Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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

Upcoming

Aug 10-Dec 10, 2026

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

Upcoming

35d

Sep 10-Dec 10, 2026

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

Elk

30 listed rows

Elk - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon Depredation - Resident (Hunt 4102)

Closed

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Aug 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident. Eligibility restrictions of NAC 502.361 do not apply. Dates vary by unit and period. Units 101-103 Early: Aug 1-Sep 30; Late: Oct 1-Jan 1. Unit 115A: 5 sub-periods Aug 1-Nov 30 with antler point limits. Units 144-145 Early: Aug 1-Sept 30; Late: Oct 1-Jan 1. Unit 231B: 5 sub-periods Aug 1-Nov 30. Unit 251: Aug 1-Jan 1. Hunt 4102.

Zone: Units 101-103, 115A, 144-145, 231B, 251

Elk - Antlered

Archery - Nonresident (Hunt 4261)

Closed

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Aug 16-Sep 20, 2025

Nonresident. Dates vary by unit, similar to Hunt 4161 but without unit 091 and 051. Hunt 4261.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered

Archery - Resident (Hunt 4161)

Closed

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Aug 16-Sep 20, 2025

Resident. Dates vary by unit. Units 061-071, 062-064-066-068: Aug 16-Aug 31. Units 072-073-074, 075, 076-077-079-081, 104-108B-121, 108C-131-132, 111-115, 161-164-171-173, 221-223, 231, 241-242, 262: Aug 25-Sept 16. Units 078-105-107-109: Sept 1-Sept 20. Unit 091: Aug 16-Sept 7. Interstate hunt with Utah. Hunt 4161.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered

Muzzleloader - Resident (Hunt 4156)

Closed

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Sep 1-Nov 5, 2025

Resident. Dates vary by unit: Units 051, 061-071, 062-064-066-068: Sept 1-Sept 16. Units 072-073-074, 075, 078-105-107-109: Oct 5-Oct 21. Units 076-077-079-081, 104-108B-121, 108C-131-132, 111-115, 221-223, 231, 262: Oct 22-Nov 5. Units 161-164-171-173, 241-242: Sept 17-Sept 30. Hunt 4156.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered

Muzzleloader - Nonresident (Hunt 4256)

Closed

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Sep 1-Nov 5, 2025

Nonresident. Similar dates as Hunt 4156 but without unit 051. Hunt 4256.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 4151)

Closed

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Sep 13-Dec 4, 2025

Resident. Dates vary by unit and period. Unit 051: Sept 17-Sept 30. Units 061-071 Early: Oct 5-Oct 21, Late: Oct 22-Nov 5. Units 062-064-066-068: Oct 22-Nov 5. Units 072-073-074 Early: Oct 22-Nov 5, Late: Nov 6-Nov 20. Unit 075 Early: Oct 22-Nov 5, Late: Nov 6-Nov 20. Units 076-077-079-081 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 078-105-107-109 Early: Oct 22-Nov 5, Late: Nov 6-Nov 20. Unit 091: Sept 13-Oct 3 (2025-2026). Units 104-108B-121 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 108C-131-132 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 111-115 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 161-164-171-173 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 221-223 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Unit 231 Early: Nov 6-Nov 20, Late: Nov 21-Dec 4. Units 241-242: Nov 6-Nov 20. Unit 262: Sept 17-Sept 30. Hunt 4151.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident (Hunt 4251)

Closed

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Oct 5-Dec 4, 2025

Nonresident. Dates vary by unit and period, same structure as Hunt 4151 but without unit 051 and 091. Hunt 4251.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlered (Nonresident)

Archery

Upcoming

10d

Aug 16-Sep 20, 2026

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 (Nonresident)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Nov 5, 2026

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

Upcoming

42d

Sep 17-Dec 4, 2026

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

Open

OPEN

Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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)

Archery

Upcoming

Aug 15-Sep 20, 2026

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

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Elk - Antlered (Resident)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Nov 5, 2026

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

Upcoming

42d

Sep 17-Dec 4, 2026

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

Archery - Nonresident (Hunt 4211)

Closed

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Aug 1-24, 2025

Nonresident, antlerless archery. Dates vary by unit. Units 061-071, 062, 078-105-107-109, 161-164: Aug 1-Aug 15. Most other units: Aug 1-Aug 24. Hunt 4211.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 4181)

Closed

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Aug 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Resident, antlerless. Dates vary by unit and period. Units 061-071 Early: Sept 17-Oct 4, Late: Nov 6-Jan 1. Unit 062 Early: Sept 17-Oct 4, Mid: Oct 5-Oct 21, Late (with 066A): Nov 6-Jan 1. Units 072-073-074 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4. Unit 075 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4. Units 072-075 Late: Nov 21-Jan 1. Units 076-077-079-081 Early: Oct 1-Oct 20, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 078-107, 105-106-109 Early: Sept 21-Oct 4. Units 078-105-107-109 Late: Nov 21-Jan 1. Unit 091 Early: Aug 1-Aug 15, Late: Oct 4-Nov 1. Units 104-108B-121 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 108C-131-132: Sept 25-Oct 4. Units 111-112 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 113 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1, ND: Jan 2-Jan 31. Units 114-115 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 161-164 Early: Oct 1-Oct 20, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 221 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 222-223 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Unit 231 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 241-242: Oct 1-Oct 20. Hunt 4181.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless

Any Legal Weapon Depredation - Resident (Hunt 4107)

Closed

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Aug 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident, antlerless depredation. Dates vary by unit and period. Unit 081A: multiple periods Aug 1-Jan 1. Units 101-103: Aug 1-Jan 1. Units 114B-115B Ag Lands: 5 sub-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. Hunt 4107.

Zone: Units 081A, 101-103, 114B-115B Ag Lands, 121C, 144-145

Elk - Antlerless

Archery - Resident (Hunt 4111)

Closed

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Aug 1-24, 2025

Resident, antlerless archery. 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. Hunt 4111.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident (Hunt 4281)

Closed

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Aug 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Nonresident, antlerless. Similar dates as Hunt 4181 but without unit 091 Early and slightly different unit list. Hunt 4281.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless

Muzzleloader - Nonresident (Hunt 4276)

Closed

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Aug 16-Sep 30, 2025

Nonresident, antlerless muzzleloader. Same dates as Hunt 4176 but without units 075, 241-242. Hunt 4276.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless

Muzzleloader - Resident (Hunt 4176)

Closed

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Aug 16-Sep 30, 2025

Resident, antlerless muzzleloader. Dates vary by unit. Units 078-105-107-109: Aug 16-Aug 31. Units 161-164, 241-242: Aug 16-Aug 24. Units 072-073-074, 075, 104-108B-121, 108C-131-132, 111-112, 113, 114-115, 221-223, 231: Sept 17-Sept 24. Units 076-077-079-081: Sept 17-Sept 30. Hunt 4176.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-24, 2026

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

Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

10d

Aug 16-Sep 30, 2026

Hunt 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.

Zone: 072-231

Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

42d

Sep 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

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

Open

OPEN

Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-24, 2026

Hunt 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.

Zone: 061-242

Elk - Antlerless (Resident)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

10d

Aug 16-Sep 30, 2026

Hunt 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.

Zone: 072-242

Elk - Antlerless (Resident)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

42d

Sep 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

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

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 4651)

Closed

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Sep 17, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident, spike only. Dates vary by unit and period. Units 061-071 Early: Sept 17-Oct 4, Late: Nov 6-Jan 1. Units 062-064-066-068: Sept 17-Oct 4. Units 072-073-074 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Nov 21-Jan 1. Units 076-077-079-081 Early: Oct 1-Oct 20, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 078-107, 105-106-109 Early: Sept 21-Oct 4. Units 078-105-107-109 Late: Nov 21-Jan 1. Units 104-108B-121 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 111-112, 113, 114-115 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 161-164: Dec 5-Jan 1. Unit 221 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Units 222-223 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Unit 231 Early: Sept 25-Oct 4, Late: Dec 5-Jan 1. Hunt 4651.

Zone: Multiple units statewide

Elk - Spike (Resident)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

42d

Sep 17, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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

Moose

Moose - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 10151)

Closed

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Sep 1-Nov 30, 2025

Resident. Must present skull and antlers to NDOW within 5 days of harvest. Hunt 10151.

Zone: Units 061, 062, 064, 066-068, 071-077, 081, 101-103

Moose - Antlered

Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 10151

Closed

—

Sep 1-Nov 30, 2025

Resident moose antlered any legal weapon Hunt 10151; hunter must present skull and antlers to NDOW within 5 days of harvest

Zone: Units 061, 062, 064, 066-068, 071-077, 081, 101-103

Moose - Antlered (Resident)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Nov 30, 2026

Hunt 10151. Hunter must present skull and antlers to NDOW within 5 days of harvest.

Zone: 061-077, 081, 101-103

Pronghorn

29 listed rows

Pronghorn Antelope

Archery (Nonresident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2261 - Standard

Closed

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Aug 1-21, 2025

Nonresident antelope archery Hunt 2261

Zone: Units 021, 022, 032, 034, 033, 035, 061, 062, 064, 071, 073, 065, 142, 144A, 067, 068, 072, 074, 075, 078, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144B, 132-134, 245, 161, 162, 171-173, 181-184, 205-208

Pronghorn Antelope

Archery (Nonresident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2261 - Early

Closed

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Aug 1-14, 2025

Nonresident antelope archery Hunt 2261

Zone: Units 011, 012-014, 015, 031, 041, 042, 043-046, 051, 111-114, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 141, 143, 151-156

Pronghorn Antelope

Archery - Resident (Hunt 2161)

Closed

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Aug 1-21, 2025

Resident, horns longer than ears. Dates vary by unit: some units Aug 1-Aug 14, others Aug 1-Aug 21. Units 011, 012-014, 015, 031, 041-042, 043-046, 051, 115-231-242, 131-145-163-164, 132-134-245, 141-143-151-156, 221-223-241: Aug 1-Aug 14. Most other units Aug 1-Aug 21. Hunt 2161.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Pronghorn Antelope

Archery (Resident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2161 - Early

Closed

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Aug 1-14, 2025

Resident antelope archery Hunt 2161; some units Aug 1-Aug 21

Zone: Units 011, 012-014, 015, 031, 041, 042, 043-046, 051, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 151-156, 221-223, 241

Pronghorn Antelope

Archery - Nonresident (Hunt 2261)

Closed

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Aug 1-21, 2025

Nonresident, horns longer than ears. Dates vary by unit: some units Aug 1-Aug 14, others Aug 1-Aug 21. Hunt 2261.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Pronghorn Antelope

Muzzleloader - Nonresident (Hunt 2271)

Closed

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Aug 15-Oct 4, 2025

Nonresident, horns longer than ears. Units 012-014, 031, 043-046, 141-143-151-156: Aug 15-Aug 21. Units 061-062-064-071-073, 067-068, 078-105-107-121, 101-104-108-109-144A, 111-114: Sept 25-Oct 4. Hunt 2271.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Pronghorn Antelope

Muzzleloader - Resident (Hunt 2171)

Closed

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Aug 15-Oct 4, 2025

Resident, horns longer than ears. Dates vary by unit: some units Aug 15-Aug 21, others Sept 25-Oct 4. Units 011, 012-014, 015, 031, 041-042, 043-046, 051, 115-231-242, 131-145-163-164, 132-134-245, 141-143-151-156, 202-204, 221-223-241: Aug 15-Aug 21. Units 021-022, 032-034, 033, 035, 061-062-064-071-073, 065-142-144A, 066, 067-068, 072-074-075, 076-077-079-081-091, 078-105-107-121, 101-104-108-109-144B, 111-114, 161-162, 171-173, 181-184, 203-291, 205-208, 211-213, 251: Sept 25-Oct 4.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Pronghorn Antelope

Muzzleloader (Nonresident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2271 - Early

Closed

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Aug 15-21, 2025

Nonresident antelope muzzleloader Hunt 2271

Zone: Units 012-014, 031, 043-046, 141, 143, 151-156

Pronghorn Antelope

Muzzleloader (Resident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2171 - Early

Closed

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Aug 15-21, 2025

Resident antelope muzzleloader Hunt 2171; some units have Sept 25-Oct 4 dates instead

Zone: Units 011, 012-014, 015, 031, 041, 042, 043-046, 051, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 151-156, 202, 204, 221-223, 241

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon (Resident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2151 - Early

Closed

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Aug 22-28, 2025

Resident antelope horns longer than ears, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 2151

Zone: Unit 033 Early

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Junior Horns Shorter than Ears (Hunt 2191)

Closed

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Sep 8-24, 2025

Resident Junior, horns shorter than ears. Hunt 2191.

Zone: Units 043-046, 061-062-064-071-073, 067-068, 072-074-075, 141-143-152-154-155, 151-153-156

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon (Resident Junior, Horns Shorter Than Ears) Hunt 2191

Closed

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Sep 8-24, 2025

Resident Junior antelope horns shorter than ears, Hunt 2191

Zone: Units 043-046, 061, 062, 064, 071, 073, 067, 068, 072, 074, 075, 141, 143, 152, 154, 155, 151, 153, 156

Show 17 more pronghorn rows

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Horns Shorter than Ears (Hunt 2181)

Closed

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Sep 8-24, 2025

Resident, horns shorter than ears. Hunt 2181. Unit 115C: within 1 mile of Great Basin Ranch properties.

Zone: Units 043-046, 061-062-064-071-073, 065-142-144A, 066, 067-068, 072-074-075, 076-077-079-081-091, 101-104-108-109-144B, 111-114, 115C, 141-143-152-154-155, 151-153-156, 181-184

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon (Resident, Horns Shorter Than Ears) Hunt 2181

Closed

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Sep 8-24, 2025

Resident antelope horns shorter than ears, Hunt 2181; 115C = within 1 mile of Great Basin Ranch properties in Hunt Unit 115

Zone: Units 043-046, 061, 062, 064, 071, 073, 065, 142, 144A, 066, 067, 068, 072, 074, 075, 076, 077, 079, 081, 091, 101-104, 108, 109, 144B, 111-114, 115C, 141, 143, 152, 154, 155, 151, 153, 156, 181-184

Pronghorn Antelope

Muzzleloader (Nonresident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2271 - Late

Closed

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Sep 25-Oct 4, 2025

Nonresident antelope muzzleloader Hunt 2271; 144A = that portion of Unit 144 in White Pine County

Zone: Units 061, 062, 064, 071, 073, 067, 068, 078, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144A, 111-114

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2251 - Late

Closed

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Oct 15-30, 2025

Nonresident antelope horns longer than ears, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 2251

Zone: Units 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon - Resident (Hunt 2151) - Units 202, 204

Closed

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Oct 15-30, 2025

Resident, horns longer than ears. Hunt 2151.

Zone: Units 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon (Resident, Horns Longer Than Ears) Hunt 2151 - Late

Closed

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Oct 15-30, 2025

Resident antelope horns longer than ears, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 2151

Zone: Units 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident (Hunt 2251) - Units 202, 204

Closed

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Oct 15-30, 2025

Nonresident, horns longer than ears. Hunt 2251.

Zone: Units 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-21, 2026

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

Upcoming

Aug 15-Oct 4, 2026

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

Upcoming

16d

Aug 22-Sep 7, 2026

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 (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)

Any Legal Weapon - Late Units

Upcoming

70d

Oct 15-30, 2026

Hunt 2251. Units 202, 204 only.

Zone: 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope (Resident Junior, Horns shorter than ears)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

33d

Sep 8-24, 2026

Hunt 2191.

Zone: 043-046, 061-075, 141-156

Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns longer than ears)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-21, 2026

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

Upcoming

Aug 15-Oct 4, 2026

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

Upcoming

16d

Aug 22-Sep 7, 2026

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 longer than ears)

Any Legal Weapon - Late Units

Upcoming

70d

Oct 15-30, 2026

Hunt 2151. Units 202, 204 only.

Zone: 202, 204

Pronghorn Antelope (Resident, Horns shorter than ears)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

33d

Sep 8-24, 2026

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

29 listed rows

California Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Any Ram (Hunt 8151)

Closed

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Sep 1-Nov 10, 2025

Resident. Dates vary by unit: most units Sept 1-Oct 31, Unit 022 Sept 1-Nov 10. Hunt 8151.

Zone: Units 012, 022, 031A-Double Hs, 032B-Pine Forest-Pueblos, 033-032C-SNWR-McGee Mtn, 034, 035D-Jacksons, 035E-Bloody Runs, 051, 068

California Bighorn Sheep

Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 8151

Closed

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Sep 1-Nov 10, 2025

Resident California Bighorn Sheep Hunt 8151; most units Sept 1-Oct 31; Unit 022 Sept 1-Nov 10 (access to public land limited across private land)

Zone: Units 012, 022, 031A, 032B, 033/032C, 034, 035D, 035E, 051, 068: Sept 1-Oct 31; Unit 022: Sept 1-Nov 10

California Bighorn Sheep

Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident) Hunt 8251

Closed

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Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Nonresident California Bighorn Sheep Hunt 8251

Zone: Units 032B (Pine Forest/Pueblos), 034, 035D (Jacksons), 068

California Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident Any Ram (Hunt 8251)

Closed

—

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Nonresident. Hunt 8251.

Zone: Units 032B-Pine Forest-Pueblos, 034, 035D-Jacksons, 068

California Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ram)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2026

Hunt 8251.

Zone: 032B, 034, 035D, 068

California Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Nov 10, 2026

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

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Management Ram Access Limited (Hunt 3172)

Closed

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Aug 15, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident. Restricted to Arc Dome Wilderness boundary and north. Hunt 3172. Once-in-a-lifetime, no bonus points.

Zone: Unit 173 North

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Archery - Resident Any Ram (Hunt 3161)

Closed

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Aug 15, 2025-Feb 20, 2026

Resident. Dates vary by unit. Units 182-044: Aug 15-Oct 1. Unit 184: Sept 1-Oct 1. Unit 202: Sept 15-Oct 14. Unit 213: Oct 1-Oct 31. Unit 267: Oct 1-Oct 31. Unit 268: Jan 5-Feb 20. Hunt 3161.

Zone: Units 182-044, 184, 202, 213, 267, 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Any Ram (Hunt 3151)

Closed

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Aug 15, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Resident. Dates vary by unit. Unit 045: Sept 15-Oct 15. Units 131-132-164, 161, 207: Sept 15-Jan 1. Units 134-251, 163-162, 181E, 181W, 182-044, 183-153, 205, 206-208, 211, 212, 213, 223-221, 241, 243, 244, 245-133, 253, 261, 262, 263, 264-265-266, 267, 271-242, 272, 283-284, 286: Nov 20-Jan 1. Unit 173 North: Aug 15-Jan 1. Unit 184: Oct 15-Nov 15. Unit 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 20-Jan 4 (2025-2026 season). Hunt 3151.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Ram - Archery (Resident) Hunt 3161

Closed

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Aug 15, 2025-Feb 20, 2026

Resident Nelson Desert Bighorn Sheep Archery Hunt 3161; dates vary by unit

Zone: Units 182, 044: Aug 15-Oct 1; Unit 184: Sept 1-Oct 1; Unit 202: Sept 15-Oct 14; Unit 213: Oct 1-Oct 31; Unit 267: Oct 1-Oct 31; Unit 268: Jan 5-Feb 20

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Management Ram - Access Limited - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 3172

Closed

—

Aug 15, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Once-in-a-lifetime hunt; no bonus points awarded; restricted access area

Zone: Unit 173 North (restricted to Arc Dome Wilderness boundary area)

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident Any Ram (Hunt 3251)

Closed

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Oct 15, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident. Dates vary by unit. Unit 181 West: Nov 20-Jan 1. Units 182-044, 183-153: Nov 20-Jan 1. Unit 184: Oct 15-Nov 15. Unit 205, 213, 243, 253, 263, 267: Nov 20-Jan 1. Unit 268 Early: Nov 16-Dec 8. Unit 268 Late: Dec 10-Jan 1. Units 271-242: Nov 20-Jan 1 (2025-2026 only, not offered 2026-2027). Units 283-284: Nov 20-Jan 1. Hunt 3251.

Zone: Multiple units - see notes

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Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident) Hunt 3251

Closed

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Oct 15, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Nonresident Nelson Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt 3251; Units 271, 242 open 2025-2026 only (not 2026-2027)

Zone: Units 181 West, 182, 044, 183, 153, 205, 213, 243, 253, 263, 267, 271, 242, 283, 284: Nov 20-Jan 1; Unit 184: Oct 15-Nov 15; Unit 268 Early: Nov 16-Dec 8; Unit 268 Late: Dec 10-Jan 1

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Any Ewe (Hunt 3181)

Closed

—

Oct 20-Nov 15, 2025

Resident. Any ewe. Hunt 3181.

Zone: Unit 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Ewe - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 3181

Closed

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Oct 20-Nov 15, 2025

Resident Nelson Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ewe Hunt 3181

Zone: Unit 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Ewe - Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident) Hunt 3281

Closed

—

Oct 20-Nov 15, 2025

Nonresident Nelson Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ewe Hunt 3281

Zone: Unit 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident Any Ewe (Hunt 3281)

Closed

—

Oct 20-Nov 15, 2025

Nonresident. Any ewe. Hunt 3281.

Zone: Unit 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Management Ram - One Horn - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 3171

Closed

—

Jan 5-Feb 20, 2026

2026 Season; Management Ram Hunt - shortest horn must be less than half the length of longest horn; once-in-a-lifetime hunt; no bonus points awarded

Zone: Units 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Management Ram One Horn (Hunt 3171)

Closed

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Jan 5-Feb 20, 2026

Resident. Management Ram - one horn must be less than half length of longest horn. 2026 season (Jan 5 - Feb 20). Hunt 3171. Separate hunt category, no bonus points, once-in-a-lifetime.

Zone: Units 262-263-264-265-266, 267-268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ewe)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

75d

Oct 20-Nov 15, 2026

Hunt 3281.

Zone: 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ram)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

70d

Oct 15, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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 (Resident, Any Ewe)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

75d

Oct 20-Nov 15, 2026

Hunt 3181.

Zone: 268

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram - Management, Access Limited)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

Aug 15, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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)

Archery

Upcoming

Aug 15, 2026-Feb 20, 2027

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

Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

Aug 15, 2026-Jan 1, 2027

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, Management Ram - One Horn)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

152d

Jan 5-Feb 20, 2027

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

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 9151

Closed

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Sep 1, 2025-Feb 20, 2026

Resident Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Hunt 9151; Unit 115A = that portion of Unit 115 outside of Great Basin National Park

Zone: Unit 102: Sept 1-Oct 31; Unit 115A: Nov 15-Feb 20

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Any Ram (Hunt 9151)

Closed

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Sep 1, 2025-Feb 20, 2026

Resident. Unit 102: Sept 1-Oct 31. Unit 115A (outside Great Basin National Park): Nov 15-Feb 20. Hunt 9151.

Zone: Units 102, 115A

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Resident, Any Ram)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1, 2026-Feb 20, 2027

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

Other

Mountain Goat

Any Legal Weapon - Nonresident Any Goat (Hunt 7251)

Closed

—

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Nonresident. Hunt 7251.

Zone: Unit 102

Mountain Goat

Any Legal Weapon - Resident Any Goat (Hunt 7151)

Closed

—

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Resident. Hunt 7151.

Zone: Units 101, 102, 103

Mountain Goat

Any Goat - Any Legal Weapon (Nonresident) Hunt 7251

Closed

—

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Nonresident Mountain Goat Any Legal Weapon Hunt 7251

Zone: Unit 102

Mountain Goat

Any Goat - Any Legal Weapon (Resident) Hunt 7151

Closed

—

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025

Resident Mountain Goat Any Legal Weapon Hunt 7151

Zone: Units 101, 102, 103

Mountain Goat (Nonresident, Any Goat)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2026

Hunt 7251.

Zone: 102

Mountain Goat (Resident, Any Goat)

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming

26d

Sep 1-Oct 31, 2026

Hunt 7151.

Zone: 101, 102, 103

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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.

When is Nevada's firearm deer season?

Nevada does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Nevada NDOW for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in Nevada?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Nevada yet. Check Nevada NDOW for the latest turkey dates.

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.