Nevada Deer Season 2026-27
Nevada deer season dates start with Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Nevada's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.
Archery Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident) opens Aug 10, 2026 and closes Jan 1, 2027.
Archery, Muzzleloader, or Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only - Classic Hunt) opens Aug 10, 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.
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
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Nevada Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Nevada?
August 10, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Nevada — archery mule deer - antlered (nonresident) runs Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Nevada NDOW.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Nevada?
Nevada lists 10 deer season windows: Archery Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident) (Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Muzzleloader Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident) (Sep 10-Dec 15, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident) (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Archery Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident) (Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Muzzleloader Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident) (Sep 10-Dec 15, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident) (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Archery, Muzzleloader, or Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only - Classic Hunt) (Aug 10, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer (Resident Junior, Antlered Only) (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); and more. Always verify against Nevada NDOW before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Nevada?
Yes — Nevada lists separate deer seasons for Archery Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident), Muzzleloader Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident), Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer - Antlered (Nonresident), Archery Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident), Muzzleloader Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident), Any Legal Weapon Mule Deer - Antlered (Resident). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Nevada NDOW.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Nevada NDOW.