Nevada Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Nevada. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Nevada state resources.

Nevada Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Mule Deer – Most Units)

  • August 9 – September 7, 2025 (draw required; unit-specific)

Muzzleloader (Mule Deer)

  • September 13 – October 5, 2025 (draw required)

Any Legal Weapon / Rifle (Mule Deer – Most Units)

  • October 5 – November 5, 2025 (draw required; dates vary by unit group)

Resident Junior Antlered (Mule Deer)

  • October 5 – November 2, 2025 (youth opportunity; most unit groups)

Nevada Elk Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Elk

  • August 30 – September 21, 2025 (draw; Ruby Mountains and other units)

Muzzleloader Elk

  • September 27 – October 12, 2025 (draw)

Any Legal Weapon Elk

  • October 18 – November 2, 2025 (draw)

Nevada Antelope Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Antelope

  • August 2–17, 2025 (draw)

Rifle Antelope

  • August 16 – September 7, 2025 (draw)

Nevada Turkey Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Turkey

  • April 1 – May 31, 2026 (archery and shotgun; permit required in some units)

All Nevada big game tags are issued by draw. Visit Nevada Department of Wildlife for complete regulations.

Nevada Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Nevada mule deer hunting is managed through a permit/draw system with unit-specific dates. Most hunts require a tag obtained through the annual draw. The deadline for draw applications is typically in early February, with tags released in March.

Archery Season

  • Primary Archery: August 10 – September 9, 2025
  • Late Archery: November 10 – November 20, 2025 or December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 (unit dependent)

Muzzleloader Season

  • Muzzleloader: September 10 – October 4, 2025

Rifle (Any Legal Weapon) Season

  • Early Rifle: October 5 – October 20, 2025
  • Late Rifle: October 21 – November 5, 2025

Nevada Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Turkey 2026

  • Spring Season: Generally March 30 – May 5, 2026 (limited entry, varies by unit)
  • Junior Spring Hunt: March 30 – May 5, 2026 (specific management areas)

Fall Turkey 2025

  • Fall Season: October 7 – October 29, 2025 (Paradise Valley, Humboldt County)

Note: All big game hunts in Nevada require tags obtained through the draw system. Season dates and unit availability vary. Always verify with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) for unit-specific regulations before hunting.

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Interactive Nevada Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Nevada Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Nevada state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Nevada Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Nevada Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Nevada DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Nevada DNR

6980 Sierra Center Pkwy #120
Reno, NV 89511

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