Nevada Elk Season 2026-27
Nevada elk season dates start with Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027. The table below keeps every listed elk row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Nevada's listed 2026-27 elk season runs Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.
Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlerless (Resident, Depredation) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Jan 1, 2027.
Muzzleloader Elk - Antlered (Nonresident) opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Nov 5, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nevada NDOW.
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 |
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Nevada Elk Season FAQ
When does elk season open in Nevada?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed elk opener in Nevada — any legal weapon elk - antlered (resident, depredation) runs Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Nevada NDOW.
What are the 2026-27 elk season dates in Nevada?
Nevada lists 15 elk season windows: Archery Elk - Antlered (Nonresident) (Aug 16-Sep 20, 2026); Muzzleloader Elk - Antlered (Nonresident) (Sep 1-Nov 5, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Nonresident) (Sep 17-Dec 4, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Resident, Depredation) (Aug 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Archery Elk - Antlered (Resident) (Aug 15-Sep 20, 2026); Muzzleloader Elk - Antlered (Resident) (Sep 1-Nov 5, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Resident) (Sep 17-Dec 4, 2026); Archery Elk - Antlerless (Nonresident) (Aug 1-24, 2026); and more. Always verify against Nevada NDOW before hunting.
Are there different elk seasons in Nevada?
Yes — Nevada lists separate elk seasons for Archery Elk - Antlered (Nonresident), Muzzleloader Elk - Antlered (Nonresident), Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Nonresident), Any Legal Weapon Elk - Antlered (Resident, Depredation), Archery Elk - Antlered (Resident), Muzzleloader Elk - 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 elk in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and elk hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Nevada NDOW.