Nevada 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Nevada's 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 (011-291).
Archery deer season runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 (011-291).
Duck season opens between September 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nevada NDOW.
- firearm deer
- Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027
- archery deer
- Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027
- duck
- opens Sep 26-Oct 31, 2026 by zone
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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
28 listed rowsWild Turkey
Fall - Limited Entry
Either sex. Hunts 0131 & 0132.
Zone: Lincoln County
Wild Turkey
Fall - Private Lands
Either sex. Hunts 0135 & 0137. Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Application Form is required.
Zone: Hunt Unit 051 of Humboldt County (Paradise Valley)
Wild Turkey
Fall - Limited Entry
Either sex. Hunts 0131 & 0132.
Zone: Pershing County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Unit 115 within White Pine County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Unit 151 and 152 of Lander County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Pershing County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Unit 154 of Lander County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Units 102 & 065 within Elko County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Hunt Unit 103 & 108 within Elko & White Pine County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Junior
Hunt 0138. Bearded wild turkey. Closed to nonresidents.
Zone: Lincoln County
Wild Turkey
Spring - Limited Entry
Hunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. Includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area.
Zone: Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Pershing CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Unit 154 of Lander County and Eureka CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Unit 091 of Elko CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Unit 101 of Elko CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Private Lands · Hunt Unit 051 of Humboldt County (Paradise Valley)Hunts 0135 & 0137. Bearded wild turkey. Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Application Form is required. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Hunt Units 241 and 242 of Lincoln CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · That portion of Hunt Unit 202 in Lyon County and Hunt Unit 204Hunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Units 103 and 108 of Elko County and White Pine CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Hunt Units 223 and 231 of Lincoln CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Unit 102 and 065 of Elko CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Unit 115 of White Pine CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. Hunting is not permitted within Great Basin National Park boundaries. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Units 151 and 152 of Lander CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | Upcoming | |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. Includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area. | Upcoming | |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Units 151 and 152 of Lander CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | Upcoming | |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. Includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area. | Upcoming | |
| Wild TurkeySpring - Limited Entry · Units 151 and 152 of Lander CountyHunts 0131 & 0132. Bearded wild turkey. | Upcoming |
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
49 listed rowsCanada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northeast Zone
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northwest Zone
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin Rivers
Coots and Gallinules
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northeast Zone
Coots and Gallinules
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northwest Zone
Coots and Gallinules
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Coots and Gallinules
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin Rivers
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northeast Zone (Elko, Eureka, Lander & White Pine Counties)
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northwest Zone (Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey & Washoe Counties)
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley (Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye & Clark Counties)
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin Rivers
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canada and Cackling Geese and BrantGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Closed | |
| Canada and Cackling Geese and BrantGeneral · Northeast ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Canada and Cackling Geese and BrantGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Coots and GallinulesGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Closed | |
| Coots and GallinulesGeneral · Northeast ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Coots and GallinulesGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · South Zone except Moapa Valley (Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye & Clark Counties)Open to Nonresidents | Closed | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · Northeast Zone (Elko, Eureka, Lander & White Pine Counties)Open to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral · Northwest Zone (Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey & Washoe Counties)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 an adult who is at least 18 years old. Adults are not allowed to hunt during this season. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · Northwest ZoneOpen to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Youth hunters possessing a valid Nevada Swan Permit may hunt swans in open swan hunt areas (Churchill, Lyon and Pershing Counties), provided the trumpeter swan quota has not been reached. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · Moapa Valley portion of Overton Wildlife Management AreaOpen to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, Gallinules, SnipeYouth Hunt · Northwest ZoneOpen to hunters 17 years of age or younger. Youth hunters possessing a valid Nevada Swan Permit may hunt swans in open swan hunt areas (Churchill, Lyon and Pershing Counties), provided the trumpeter swan quota has not been reached. | 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. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. | Upcoming | |
| Migratory Game Birds (Falconry)Falconry · All Zones (Northeast, Northwest, South Zone, Moapa Valley)Migratory birds allowed for take include: geese, ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, snipe and mourning doves. Limit is included in daily general duck limit, not in addition to. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · Northeast ZoneIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Open | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · Northwest ZoneIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · South Zone except Moapa ValleyIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · Northeast ZoneIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Upcoming | |
| Scaup (Lesser and Greater)General · Northwest ZoneIncluded within general duck limit, not in addition to | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northeast ZoneCLOSED: Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties | Open | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Closed | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northeast ZoneCLOSED: Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneCLOSED: Mason Valley and Scripps/Washoe State Park WMAs during the February 22, 2027 – March 7, 2027 season. Restrictions on three shotshell capacity and recorded or amplified bird calls do not apply during this period. | Upcoming | |
| Snow and Ross' GeeseGeneral · Northeast ZoneCLOSED: Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties. Restrictions on three shotshell capacity and recorded or amplified bird calls do not apply from February 22, 2027 until March 7, 2027. | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northeast ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Closed | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · South Zone except Moapa ValleyOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin RiversOpen to Nonresidents | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northeast ZoneOpen to Nonresidents | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northwest ZoneOpen 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. Season closed on ravens.
Zone: Statewide
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northeast Zone
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northwest Zone
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone - Moapa Valley to confluence of Muddy and Virgin Rivers
Swan
General (Permit)
750 total permits. If a total harvest of ten (10) trumpeter swans is reached, the swan season is closed for the remainder of the season.
Zone: Churchill, Lyon and Pershing Counties
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northeast Zone
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: Northwest Zone
Swan
General (Permit)
750 total permits. If a total harvest of ten (10) trumpeter swans is reached, the swan season is closed for the remainder of the season.
Zone: Churchill, Lyon and Pershing Counties
American Crow
Spring General
May be hunted by archery, shotguns and falconry. Season closed on ravens.
Zone: Statewide
Snipe
General
Open to Nonresidents
Zone: South Zone except Moapa Valley
Pronghorn
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 (Nonresident, Horns longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon - Late Units
Hunt 2251. Units 202, 204 only.
Zone: 202, 204
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 longer than ears)
Any Legal Weapon - Late Units
Hunt 2151. Units 202, 204 only.
Zone: 202, 204
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 (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 (Nonresident, Any Ewe)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3281.
Zone: 268
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 (Resident, Any Ewe)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 3181.
Zone: 268
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 (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
California Bighorn Sheep (Nonresident, Any Ram)
Any Legal Weapon
Hunt 8251.
Zone: 032B, 034, 035D, 068
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?
Archery deer season runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 (011-291). Firearm deer season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 (011-291). Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with Nevada NDOW.
When is Nevada's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 (011-291). Check zone and permit details with Nevada NDOW before hunting.
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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