Hunting in Nevada
Everything you need to hunt legally in Nevada. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - Last day of February
Wildlife Agency
NDOW
Draw System
bonus points
Updated: January 2026
Nevada Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Nevada.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Nevada based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Nevada hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $38 resident
Compare Nevada hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Nevada bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Nevada hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Nevada hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Nevada License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $38.00 | $155.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Deer Tag | $30.00 | $240.00 |
| Elk Tag | $120.00 | $1200.00 |
Nevada Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Nevada.
Deer
Archery
Aug 10
to Aug 31
Deer
Rifle
Oct 1
to Nov 1
Deer
Muzzleloader
Sep 1
to Sep 30
Elk
Sep 10
to Nov 15
Turkey
Apr 10
to May 10
Nevada Department of Wildlife
NDOW
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Nevada Department of Wildlife portal.
Hunter Education
Nevada requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Nevada.
Store Your Nevada License in Hunter Passport
Keep your NV hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.