The Guide to the Nevada Hunting Seasons 2025
By Teri Williams on April 2, 2025
When she's not writing or editing content for hunters, she loves spending time outdoors, or with her husband, dog, and family, reading, live music, and dabbling in various hobbies that may or may not become permanent activities (crochet, for example, did not last). She was born in Texas, grew up in Louisiana (where being outside was part of life) and Colorado (where mountain adventures were routine), and now makes her home in Texas.
Residents and visitors agree that hunting is one of the best ways to experience Nevada, with healthy game populations and plenty of public land to hunt — the highest percentage of public land than any other U.S. state.
So, what information do you need to plan your Nevada hunting seasons? The good news is: We've compiled an overview of season dates, bag limits, hunting license information, and more.
Why Do Hunters Hunt in Nevada?
Hunters hunt in the Silver State to take advantage of the abundance of natural food resources, to spend time with friends and family outdoors, and for the thrill of the adventure.
From waterfowl to mule deer, turkey, Rocky Mountain elk, antelope, black bear, antlered moose (two lucky hunters drew the first-ever tags in 2024), quail, and smaller game, you can fill your year with hunts year-round.
Where Should I Hunt?
There's plenty of public land to hunt in Nevada! The state owns or manages long-term leases for more than 165,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) available for hunts.
You'll trek over mountains and through valleys in pursuit of your game, making any hunt a great adventure that could end with wild game meat for your table or a trophy to show your buddies.
Remember: no matter when or where you hunt throughout the state, HuntWise helps you scout land to find the best hunt areas for your day in the field. The HuntWise hunting app delivers multiple map layers (including 3-D views) and land boundary lines to help you visualize the terrain before you head out for a hunt.
When Can I Hunt?
Ready to go hunting in Nevada? Let's start planning your seasons!
Note that the season information we provide here is the latest available from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). We'll update this resource with the latest information and dates as it becomes available.
We also recommend checking official resources for the latest season dates, bag limits, and additional details to keep up with the current regulations.
Nevada Deer Hunting Season
Dates vary based on Unit Group numbers. Check the Big Game Seasons Hunt Tables for details.
Junior Mule Deer
Resident (Primitive Antlered)
Archery: August 10 – September 9, 2025 or November 10 – 20, 2025 (Unit 81)
Muzzleloader: September 10 – October 4, 2025 or November 21 – December 10 (Unit 81)
Resident (Antlered, Any Legal Weapon)
Units 14, 65, 51: October 5 – November 5, 2025
Unit 81: December 11, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-79, 91, 101-109, 114, 115, 141-145, 151-156, & 171-173: October 5 – November 2
Units 131-134, 221-23, & 241-245: October 5 – 31, 2025
Unit 194 & 196: November 5 – 30, 3035
Resident Antlered (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Any Legal Weapon Classic Hunt 1107): 2025 dates vary based on the Unit Group number, starting as early as August 10, 2025, and running as late as January 1, 2026.
Any Legal Weapon Hunt
Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1331)
Units 11-13, 14, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 181-184: October 5 – November 5, 2025
Units 15 & 81: December 11, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Unit 21: December 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Early Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-79, 91, 111-113, 114-115, 121, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 221-223: October 5 – 20, 2025
Late Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-79, 91, 111-113, 114-115, 121, 131-134, 151-156, 161-164, 221-223: October 21 – November 5, 2025
Early Units 101-109: October 1 – 16, 2025
Mid Units 101-109: October 17 – 30, 2025
Late Units 101-109: October 31 – November 8, 2025
Early Units 171-173: October 5 – 16, 2025
Mid Units 171-173: October 17 – 30, 2025
Late Units 171-173: October 31 – November 8, 2025
Units 192, 194, 196, 201, 204, 202, 205-208, 203, 211-213, 261-268, 271, 272, & 291: November 5 – 30, 2025
Units 195, 251-254: October 5 – November 2
Non-Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1332)
Units 11-13, 14, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 181-184: October 5 – November 5, 2025
Units 15 & 81: December 11, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Unit 21: December 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Unit 22, 195, 251-254: October 5 – November 2, 2025
Early Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-79, 91, 111-113, 114-115, 121, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 221-223: October 5 – 20, 2025
Late Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-79, 91, 111-113, 114-115, 121, 131-134, 151-156, 161-164, 221-223: October 21 – November 5, 2025
Early Units 101-109: October 1 – 16, 2025
Mid Units 101-109: October 17 – 30, 2025
Late Units 101-109: October 31 – November 8, 2025
Early Units 171-173: October 5 – 16, 2025
Mid Units 171-173: October 17 – 30, 2025
Late Units 171-173: October 31 – November 8, 2025
Units 192, 194, 196, 201, 204, 202, 205-208, 203, 211-213, 261-268, 271, 272, & 291: November 5 – 30, 2025
Muzzleloader
Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1371)
Units 11-13, 14, 15, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 65, 71-79, 91, 111-113, 121, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 171-173, 192, 194, 196, 195, 221-223, 231, 241-245, 251-254, 261-268, 271, 272, 291: September 10 – October 4, 2025
Unit 21: December 11 – 20, 2025
Unit 81: November 21 – December 10, 2025
Units 101-109: September 10 – 30, 2025
Units 114, 115, 181-184: November 10 – 30, 2025
Units 201, 204, 202, 205-208: December 1 – 15, 2025
Units 211-213: September10 – October 10, 2025
Non-Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1372)
Units 11-13, 14, 15, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 65, 71-79, 91, 111-13, 121, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 171-173, 192, 194, 196, 195, 221-223, 231, 241-245, 251-254, 261-268, 271, 272, 291: September 10 – October 4, 2025
Unit 21: December 11 – 20, 2025
Unit 81: November 21 – December 10, 2025
Units 101-109: September 10 – 30, 2025
Units 114, 115, 181-184: November 10 – 30, 2025
Units 211-213: September10 – October 10, 2025
Archery
Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1341)
Units 11-13, 14, 15, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 65, 71-79, 81 Early, 91 Early, 101-109 Early, 111-113, 114, 115, 121 Early, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 171-173, 181-184, 192 Early, 194, 196, 195, 201, 202, 204-208 Early, 203 Early, 211-213, 221-223, 231, 241-245, 251-254, 261-268, 271, 272, 291: August 10 – September 9, 2025
Unit 21: December 1 – 10, 2025
Units 71-79, 91 Late, 81 Late, 101-109 Late, 121 Late: November 10 – 20, 2025
Units 192 Late, 194, 196 Late: December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 201, 204 Late, 202, 205-208 Late, 203 Late: December 16, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Non-Resident Mule Deer (Antlered Hunt 1342)
Units 11-13, 14, 15, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 65, 71-79, 81 Early, 91 Early, 101-109 Early, 111-113, 114, 115, 121 Early, 131-134, 141-145, 151-156, 161-164, 171-173, 181-184, 192 Early, 194, 196 Early, 195, 201, 202, 204-208 Early, 203 Early, 211-213, 221-223, 231, 241-245, 251-254, 261-268, 271, 272, 291: August 10 – September 9, 2025
Unit 21: December 1 – 10, 2025
Units 71-79, 91 Late, 81 Late, 101-109 Late, 121 Late: November 10 – 20, 2025
Units 192 Late, 194, 196 Late: December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 201, 204 Late, 202, 205-208 Late, 203 Late: December 16, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Turkey
Spring
Resident Junior Hunt 0138:
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area: March 22 – May 24, 2025
Moapa Valley of Clark County: March 15 – April 13, 2025
All Other Open Counties: March 22 – May 4, 2025
Resident Limited Entry Hunts 0131 & 0132: Dates vary based on Hunt Unit starting March 29 and running through May 4, 2025
Resident and Non-Resident 2025 Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Hunts 0135 & 0137: March 29 – May 4, 2025
Non-Resident Limited Entry Spring Hunt
Unit 102 & 65 of Elko County, Units 241-242 of Lincoln, and Pershing County: March 29 – May 4, 2025
Moapa Valley Portioni of Clark County: March 22 – 28, 2025
Fall
October 5 – 27
Antelope
Season dates are designated based on weapon type, resident vs. non-resident, Hunt Units, and horn length (longer than ears vs. shorter than ears).
Any Legal Weapon
Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2151)
Units 11, 12-14, 15, 21, 22, 31, 32, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43-46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 66, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 91, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 151-156, 161, 162, 171-173, 181-184, 203, 291, 205-208, 211-213, 221-223, 241, & 251: August 22 – September 7, 2025
Unit 33 Early: August 22 – 28, 2025
Unit 33 Late: August 29 – September 7, 2025
Units 202, 204: October 15 – 30
Resident Antelope (Horns Shorter Than Ears Hunt 2181)
Units 43-46, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 66, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 91, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114, 115, 141, 143, 152, 154, 155, 151, 153, 156, & 181-184: September 8 – 24, 2025
Resident Junior Antelope (Horns Shorter Than Ears Hunt 2191)
Units 43-46, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 141, 143, 152, 154, 155, 151, 153, & 156: September 8 – 24, 2025
Non-Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2251)
Units 11, 12-14, 15, 21, 22, 31, 32, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43-46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 66, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 91, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 151-156, 161, 162, 171-173, 181-184, 205-208, 221-223, 241, & 251: August 22 – September 7, 2025
Unit 33 Early: August 22 – 28, 2025
Unit 33 Late: August 29 – September 7, 2025
Units 202, 204: October 15 – 30
Muzzleloader
Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2171)
Units 11, 12-14, 15, 31, 41, 42, 43-46, 51, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 202, 204, 221-223, & 241: August 15 – 21, 2025
Units 21, 22, 32, 34, 33, 35, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 66, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 91, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114, 161-162, 171-173, 181-184, 203, 291, 205-208, 211-213 & 251: September 25 – October 4, 2025
Non-Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2271)
Units 12-14, 31, 43-46, 141, 143, & 151-156: August 15 – 21, 2025
Units 61, 62, 64, 71, 67, 68, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114: September 25 – October 4, 2025
Archery
Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2161)
Units 11, 12-14, 15, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43-46, 51, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 132-134, 245, 141, 143, 151-156, 221-223, & 241: August 1 – 14, 2025
Units 21, 22, 32, 34, 33, 35, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 66, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 91, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 111-114,161, 162, 171-173, 181-184, 203, 291, 205-208, 211-213 & 251: August 1 – 21, 2025
Non-Resident Antelope (Horns Longer Than Ears Hunt 2261)
Units 11, 12-14, 15, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43-46, 51, 111-114, 115, 231, 242, 131, 145, 163, 164, 141, 143, 151-156: August 1 – 14, 2025
Units 21, 22, 32, 34, 33, 35, 61, 62, 64, 71, 73, 65, 142, 144, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75, 78, 105-107, 121, 101-104, 108, 109, 144, 132-134, 245, 161, 162, 171-173, 181-184, & 205-208: August 1 – 21, 2025
Bighorn Sheep
Nelson (Desert) Sheep
Resident Any Ram (Any Legal Weapon Hunt 3151)
Unit 45: September 15 – October 15, 2025
Units 131, 132, 164, 161, & 207: September 15, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 134, 251, 163, 162, 181 East & West, 182, 44, 183, 153, 205, 206, 208, 211, 212, 213, 223, 221, 241, 243, 244, 245, 133, 253, 254, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 271, 242, 272, 283, 284, & 286: November 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Unit 173 North: August 15, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 184 & 202: October 15 – November 15, 2025
Unit 204: September 15 – November 15, 2025
Unit 268 Early: November 16 – December 8, 2025
Unit 268 Late: December 10, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 280, 281, 282: December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Non-Resident Any Ram (Any Legal Weapon Hunt 3251)
Units 181 West, 182, 44, 183, 153, 205, 213, 243, 253, 263, 267, 271, 242, 283, & 284: November 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Unit 184: October 15 – November 15, 2025
Unit 268 Early: November 16 - December 8, 2025
Unit 268 Late: December 10, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Resident Any Ram (Archery Hunt 3161)
Units 182, 44: August 15 – October 1, 2025
Unit 184: September 1 – October 1, 2025
Unit 202: September 15 – October 14, 2025
Units 213, 267: October 1 – 31, 2025
Unit 268: January 5 – February 20, 2026
Resident (Management) One Horn, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 3171
Units 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268: January 5 – February 20, 2026
Resident (Management – Access Limited) Any Ram, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 3172
Unit 173 North: August 15, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Resident & Non-Resident Any Ewe, Any Legal Weapon Hunts 3181 & 3281
Unit 268: October 20 – November 15, 2025
California Sheep
Resident Any Ram, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 8151
Unit 22: September 1 – November 10, 2025
All Other Open Units: September 1 – October 31, 2025
Non-Resident Any Ram, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 8251
Units 32 Pine Forest, Pueblos, 34, 35 Jacksons, & 68: September 1 – October 31, 2025
Rocky Mountain Sheep
Resident Any Ram, Any Legal Weapon Hunt 9151
Unit 102: September 1 – October 31, 2025
Unit 115: November 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026
Mountain Goat
Any Goat, Any Legal Weapon Hunts 7151 & 7251
Resident (Units 101, 102, & 103): September 1 – October 31, 2025
Non-Resident (Unit 102): September 1 – October 31, 2025
Elk
Resident Antlered
Any Legal Weapon Depredation Hunt 4102
Units 101-103 Early, 144 & 145 Early: August 1 – September 30, 2025
Units 101-103 Late, 144 & 145 Late: October 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 115 & 231 Antler Pt. Limit:
1st: August 1 – 15, 2025
2nd: August 16 – 31, 2025
3rd: September 1 – 30, 2025
4th: October 1 – 31, 2025
5th: November 1 – 30, 2025
Unit 251: August 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Any Legal Weapon Hunt 4151
Units 51 & 262: September 17 – 30, 2025
Units 61, 71 Early: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 61, 71 Late, 62, 64, 66-68, 72-73-74 Early, 75 Early, 78 & 105-107 & 109 Early: October 22 – November 5, 2025
Units 72-73-74 Late, 75 Late, 76-77, 79, 81 Early, 78, 105-107, 109 Late, 104, 108, 121 Early, 108, 131, 132 Early, 111-115 Early, 161-164, 171-173 Early, 221-223 Early, 231 Early, 241, & 242: November 6 – 20, 2025
Units 76-77, 79, 81 Late, 104, 108, 121 Late, 108, 131, 132 Late, 111-115 Late, 161-164, 171-173 Late, 221-223 Late, & 231 Late: November 21 – December 4, 2025
Muzzleloader Hunt 4156
Units 51, 61, 71, 62, 64, 66-68: September 1 – 16, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 105-107, 109: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111-115, 221-223, 231, & 262: October 22 – November 5, 2025
Units 161-164, 171-173, 241, 242: September 17 – 30, 2025
Archery Hunt 4161
Units 61, 71, 62, 64, 66-68: August 16 – 31, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111-115, 161-164, 171-73, 221-223, 231, 241, 242, 262: August 25 – September 16, 2025
Unit 91: August 16 – September 7
Resident Spike
Units 61, 71 Early, 62, 64, 66-68: September 17 – October 4, 2025
Units 61, 71 Late: November 6, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 72, 73, 74 Early, 104, 108, 121 Early, 111, 112 Early, 113 Early, 114, 115 Early, 221 Early, 222, 223 Early, 231 Early: September 25 –October 4, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74 Late, 78, 105-107, 109 Late: November 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 78, 78 Early, 105, 106, 109 Early: September 21 – October 4, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Early: October 1 – 20, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Late, 104, 108, 121 Late, 111, 112 Late, 113 Late, 114, 115 Late, 161-164, 221 Late, 222, 223 Late, 231 Late: December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Resident Antlerless
Any Legal Weapon Hunt 4181
Units 61, 71 Early, 62 Early: September 17 – October 4, 2025
Unit 62 Mid: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 61, 71 Late, 62, 66 Late: November 6, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 72, 73, 74 Early, 75 Early, 104, 108, 121 Early, 108, 131, 132, 111, 112 Early, 113 Early, 114, 115 Early, 221 Early, 222, 223 Early, 231 Early: September 25 – October 4, 2025
Units 72-75 Late, 78, 105-107, 109 Late: November 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Early, 241, 242: October 1 – 20, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Late, 104, 108, 121 Late, 111, 112 Late, 113 Late, 114, 115 Late, 161-164 Late, 221 Late, 222, 223 Late, 231 Late: December 5, 2025 – January 1, 2025
Unit 91 Early: August 1 – 14, 2025
Unit 91 Late: October 4 – November 1, 2025
Muzzleloader Hunt 4176
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 221-223, 231: September 17 – 24, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81: September 17 – 30, 2025
Units 78, 105-107, 109: August 16 – 31, 2025
Units 161-164, 241,242: August 16 – 24, 2025
Archery Hunt 4111
Units 61, 71, 62, 78, 105-107, 109, 161-164, 241, 242: August 1 – 15, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111, 112, 113, 114, 221-223, 231: August 1 – 24, 2025
Any Legal Weapon Depredation Hunt 4107
Unit 81:
1st: August 1 – 24, 2025
2nd: September 17 – 30, 2025
3rd: October 1 – 20, 2025
4th: December 5, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 101-103: August 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 114, 115 Ag Lands:
1st: August 1 – 15, 2025
2nd: August 16 – 31, 2025
3rd: September 1 – 30, 2025
4th: October 1 – 31, 2025
5th: November 1 – 30, 2025
Unit 121:
1st: August 1 – 31, 2025
2nd: September 1 – 30, 2025
3rd: October 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 144, 145:
Early: August 1 – September 30, 2025
Late: October 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Non-Resident Antlered
Any Legal Weapon Hunt 4251
Units 61, 71 Early: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 61, 71 Late, 62, 64, 66-68, 72-73-74 Early, 75 Early, 78 & 105-107 & 109 Early: October 22 – November 5, 2026
Units 72-73-74 Late, 75 Late, 76-77, 79, 81 Early, 78, 105-107, 109 Late, 104, 108, 121 Early, 108, 131, 132 Early, 111-115 Early, 161-164, 171-173 Early, 221-223 Early, 231 Early: November 6 – 20, 2025
Units 76-77, 79, 81 Late, 104, 108, 121 Late, 108, 131, 132 Late, 111-115 Late, 161-164, 171-173 Late, 221-223 Late, & 231 Late: November 21 – December 4, 2025
Muzzleloader Hunt 4256
Units 61, 71, 62, 64, 66-68: September 1 – 16, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 105-107, 109: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 111-115, 221-223, & 231: October 22 – November 5, 2025
Units 161-164, 171-173: September 17 – 30, 2025
Archery Hunt 4261
Units 61, 71, 62, 64, 66-68: August 16 – 31, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111-115, 161-164, 171-73, 221-223, 231: August 25 – September 16, 2025
Non-Resident Antlerless
Any Legal Weapon Hunt 4281
Units 61, 71 Early, 62 Early: September 17 – October 4, 2025
Unit 62 Mid: October 5 – 21, 2025
Units 61, 71 Late, 62, 66 Late: November 6, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 72, 73, 74 Early, 75 Early, 104, 108, 121 Early, 131, 132, 111, 112 Early, 113 Early, 114, 115 Early, 221 Early, 222, 223 Early, 231 Early: September 25 – October 4, 2025
Units 72-75 Late, 78, 105-107, 109 Late: November 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Early: October 1 – 20, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81 Late, 104, 108, 121 Late, 111, 112 Late, 113 Late, 114, 115 Late, 161-164 Late, 221 Late, 222, 223 Late, 231 Late: December 5, 2025 – January 1, 2025
Unit 113 N: January 2 – 31, 2026
Muzzleloader Hunt 4276
Units 72, 73, 74, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 221-223, 231: September 17 – 24, 2025
Units 76, 77, 79, 81: September 17 – 30, 2025
Units 78, 105-107, 109: August 16 – 31, 2025
Units 161-164: August 16 – 24, 2025
Archery Hunt 4211
Units 61, 71, 62, 78, 105-107, 109, 161-164: August 1 – 15, 2025
Units 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, 81, 104, 108, 121, 131, 132, 111, 112, 113, 114, 221-223, 231: August 1 – 24, 2025
Moose
Resident Antlered Any Legal Weapon Hunt 10151
Units 61, 62, 64, 66-68, 71-77, 81, 101-103: September 1 – November 3, 2025
Mountain Lion
Select Hunt Units only. The season begins on March 1 and ends on the last day of February the following year (or when the quota is reached).
Black Bear
Select Hunt Units only.
September 15 – December 1 (or until the harvest limit is met)
Nevada Upland Game Season
Sage Grouse: September 21 – 29 or September 21 – 22 (depending on open Hunt Units
Blue & Ruffed Grouse: September 1 – December 31
Himalayan Snowcock: September 1 – November 30
Mourning & White-winged Dove: September 1 – October 30
Chukar & Hungarian Partridge: October 12 – February 2, 2025
California & Ganbel's Quail: October 12 – February 2, 2025
Mountain Quail: October 12 – February 2, 2025
Rabbit: November 1 – February 28, 2025
Pheasant: November 1 – 30
Youth Hunts
California & Gamble's Quail: September 28 – October 6
Rabbit: September 28 – October 6
Chukar & Hungarian Partridge: September 28 – October 6
California & Gamble's Quail: September 28 – October 6
Migratory Game Birds
Ducks & Mergansers (excluding Scaup):
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 20, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
Scaup:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 1, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 31 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): November 2 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): November 2 – January 26, 2025
Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Brant:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 20, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
White-fronted Geese:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 20, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
Snow and Ross' Geese:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3, December 14 – January 4, 2025, and February 22 – March 9, 2025
Northwest Zone: November 2 – January 6, 2025, January 9 – 26, 2025, and February 20 – March 9, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
Coots & Gallinules:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 20, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
Snipe:
Northeast Zone: September 28 – December 3 and December 14 – January 20, 2025
Northwest Zone: October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
South Zone (Except Moapa Valley): October 12 – 20 and October 23 – January 26, 2025
South Zone (Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers): October 26 – January 26, 2025
Swan (Churchill, Lyon, and Pershing Counties): October 12 – January 6, 2025 and January 9 – 26, 2025
Youth Waterfowl Hunts
Northeast Zone: September 21 & 22
Northwest Zone: September 28 & February 8, 2025
South Zone: February 8 & 9, 2025
Moapa Valley Portion of the Overton WMA: October 19
For all Big Game hunts, check the state's resources for application and draw rules, dates, and information about notable changes from prior season dates or regulations.
What Do I Need to Know About Hunting Laws in Nevada?
All hunters born after January 1, 1960, must have proof of passing a hunter education course before getting a hunting license in Nevada.
Then, you can purchase the appropriate licenses or permits required for the game you plan to hunt. Remember to plan ahead for hunts that award permits based on the draw system. Check the application dates to make sure you don't miss your opportunity to hunt big game in Nevada this year!
What are the Bag Limits?
How many Rocky Mountain sheep, turkeys, or mule deer can you bring home this year? To comply with the regulations for the Nevada hunting seasons, make sure you know the bag limits for every animal you hunt this year.
Mule Deer
Quota Based
Turkey
1 bearded turkey by tag only (spring), 1 either sex (fall)
Antelope
Quota Based
California Quail
10 per day (30 in possession)
Bighorn Sheep
Quota Based
Gambel's Quail
5 per day (15 in possession)
Mountain Goat
Quota Based
Mountain Quail
2 per day (6 in possession)
Elk
Quota Based
Rabbit
5 per day (15 in possession)
Moose
Quota Based
Chukar Partridge
6 per day (18 in possession)
Mountain Lion
1 per tag (max 2 tags per person)
Hungarian (Gray) Partridge
4 per day (12 in possession)
Black Bear
1 per tag
Sage Grouse
2 per day (2 in possession)
Dove
15 per day (45 in possession)
Blue & Ruffed Grouse
3 per day (9 in possession)
Pheasant
2 per day (6 in possession), roosters only
Snowcock
2 per day (2 in possession)
Ducks & Mergansers
7 per day (21 in possession)
Scaup
2 per day (6 in possession)
Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Brant
5 per day (15 in possession)
White-fronted Geese
10 per day (30 in possession)
Coots & Gallinules
25 per day (75 in possession)
Snow & Ross's Geese
10 per day (30 in possession)
Snipe
8 per day (24 in possession)
Swan
1 per swan hunt permit, 1 swan per day, (max 2 swan hunt permits per season)
What Else Do I Need Before I Can Hunt?
Whether you're excited about the Nevada deer hunting season or planning your first elk hunt this year, you need the right gear! Make sure you have the right stuff for a cold-weather hunt, including a sharp hunting knife, good binoculars, and your trusty bow or shotgun.
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HuntWise Helps You Tag Out During the Nevada Hunting Seasons
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