When does deer season start in Nevada?

August 10, 2025 is the first listed deer opener for Nevada; it is archery - resident (hunt 1341) mule deer - antlered Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026.

When is Nevada's firearm deer season?

Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Nevada. Check zone and permit details with Nevada NDOW before hunting.

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.

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Nevada Deer Season 2025-26

Nevada deer season dates start with Aug 10, 2025-Jan 1, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Nevada's listed 2025-26 firearm deer season runs Oct 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026.

Archery - Resident (Hunt 1341) Mule Deer - Antlered opens Aug 10, 2025 and closes Jan 1, 2026.

Archery - Nonresident (Hunt 1342) Mule Deer - Antlered opens Aug 10, 2025 and closes Jan 1, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nevada NDOW.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Nevada NDOW

Deer

13 listed rows

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

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

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 - 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

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 - 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 (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 - 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

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

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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