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The Guide to the Nevada Hunting Seasons 2025

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By Teri Williams  on 4/2/2025

Nevada simply wants you to get outside. Whether it's hunting, fishing, boating, or enjoying a hike and the view, the state offers plenty for those who appreciate what nature has to offer — and that includes plenty of big and small game to hunt.

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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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 DeerQuota BasedTurkey1 bearded turkey by tag only (spring), 1 either sex (fall)
AntelopeQuota BasedCalifornia Quail10 per day (30 in possession)
Bighorn SheepQuota BasedGambel's Quail5 per day (15 in possession)
Mountain GoatQuota BasedMountain Quail2 per day (6 in possession)
ElkQuota BasedRabbit5 per day (15 in possession)
MooseQuota BasedChukar Partridge6 per day (18 in possession)
Mountain Lion1 per tag (max 2 tags per person)Hungarian (Gray) Partridge4 per day (12 in possession)
Black Bear1 per tagSage Grouse2 per day (2 in possession)
Dove15 per day (45 in possession)Blue & Ruffed Grouse3 per day (9 in possession)
Pheasant2 per day (6 in possession), roosters onlySnowcock2 per day (2 in possession)
Ducks & Mergansers7 per day (21 in possession)Scaup2 per day (6 in possession)
Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Brant5 per day (15 in possession)White-fronted Geese10 per day (30 in possession)
Coots & Gallinules25 per day (75 in possession)Snow & Ross's Geese10 per day (30 in possession)
Snipe8 per day (24 in possession)Swan1 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.

Remember: HuntWise Pro or Elite subscribers can save hundreds on the best gear for successful hunts! Use exclusive gear discounts from our app partners to save.

 

A hunter in a small fishing boat full of geese after a hunt, Nevada hunting seasons concept.

HuntWise Helps You Tag Out During the Nevada Hunting Seasons

We hope this guide helps tag out during all of the Nevada hunting seasons you plan to hunt this year! Be sure to also confirm regulations, season dates, and bag limits with official state resources before heading out.

Then, don't start planning without the HuntWise hunting app! With 3-D views and multiple map layers, plus forecasting features for animal movement and weather, you have an advantage over other hunters and the animals you hunt while increasing your chances of tagging out.

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