Date: 4/13/11
Contact: Douglas Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3500

BIG GAME TAG APPLICATION DEADLINE LOOMS

Hunter's hoping to draw one of Nevada's coveted big game tags for the 2011 hunting seasons have little time to waste. Applications can be submitted online at www.huntnevada.com or sent via postal service to the Wildlife Services Administration Office in Fallon, NV. The application deadline 5 p.m. on Monday, April 18 and post marks don't count. Hand deliveries are not accepted.

The only exceptions to the delivery rules are the new Silver State and Bear tags. Applications for these species may only be submitted online. Tag applications and the 2011 Nevada Big Game Seasons and Application Regulations booklet can be found online at www.ndow.org or picked up at most Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) offices and more than 160 license agents statewide.

For helpful information, sportsmen who are preparing their tag applications can visit the Top 10 Big Game Tag Application Resources page on the NDOW website (www. ndow.org/hunt/resources/top_10.shtm) where they will find the latest big game information such as season tables, maps, hunter information sheets, draw odds and harvest statistics.

As with past years, the big game drawing is anticipated to take place during the last week of May or the first week of June. Initial draw results will be posted within 48 hours of the drawing's completion. These results, however, are only preliminary and pending full receipt of license and tag fee funds. Once the successful applicant list is posted on the Internet, those hunters who see their names on the list should ensure they have room enough on their credit card balance to accommodate the purchase.

Final results of the main tag draw for 2011 will be posted publically no later than June 13. If the tag quota is undersubscribed, a second tag drawing will be held.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW's wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen's license and conservation fees and a Federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.