Hunt Nevada
Tags & Applications
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What is there to hunt in Nevada?
Big Game - Mule deer, elk,
pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain goats all require
tags to be hunted. The tag application period is from mid-March
to mid-April. Most tags are awarded through a random draw
process in early June and are available to those 12 years old or
older. A second drawing is conducted for remaining tags in early
July, and any remaining tags after that draw can be applied for
on a first-come, first-served basis. Mountain lion tags are available
year-round over the counter at any authorized license agent or can
be purchased online during the draw application period. Click here for Big Game Application Information.
A second drawing is conducted for remaining tags in June, and any
remaining tags after that draw can be applied for on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Upland Game: Anyone 12-years of age or older who
hunts upland game such as sage-grouse, blue and ruffed grouse, Himalayan
snow partridge, chukar, Hungarian partridge, quail and pheasant
must have an upland game bird stamp in addition to a hunting license
while hunting. A upland game stamp is not required to hunt crows,
turkey, cottontail or white-tailed jackrabbit.
Migratory Game Birds and Waterfowl: A hunting
license and both state and federal duck stamps are generally required
to hunt waterfowl in Nevada (check regulations for youth hunting
and stamp requirement information). Waterfowl include: swan, ducks,
mergansers and geese.
| Online tag applications
can be found at www.huntnevada.com.
To purchase a license, please visit any of our NDOW offices
or license agents. Hunting
and fishing licenses, mountain lion tags, upland game stamps
and trout stamps as well as duplicate licenses are also available
for sale online at www.ndowlicensing.com.
Nevada law requires anyone born after 01/01/1960 who is buying
a hunting license to show proof of hunter education.
Learn more about Hunter
Education requirements.
Please review the Big Game Seasons & Application Regulations.
The Big Game Seasons & Application Regulations can be
picked up at any NDOW office or license agent. The newest
Hunt Book will not be available until early June at NDOW offices,
license agents.
Any available/open hunting applications are
listed below and are provided in PDF format, for download
or can be completed online at www.huntnevada.com.
The tag hunt process is administered by Wildlife
Administrative Services via huntnevada.com.
If you have questions about a tag or your online application,
please contact them at Wildlife Administrative Services Office,1-800-576-1020,
or by email.
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| 2012
Big Game Tag Applications |
Paper applications are not accepted at NDOW offices.
Mail Applications to: Wildlife Administrative Services, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon, NV 89407-1345
The applicant is responsible for mailing applications to the
correct address. Applications received at Department of
Wildlife offices will be date stamped and returned to the applicant. Do not mail applications to the Department of Wildlife. |
Main Draw Deadline – Closed; Results – June 11, 2012
2nd Draw Deadline – (5:00 pm) June 26, 2012; Results – July 20, 2012
2012 questionnaire due back – (5:00 pm) January 31, 2013
Apply online: www.huntnevada.com (Starting March 19, 2012)
Downloadable Applications
Big Game 2012 Resident Application
Big Game 2012 Nonresident Application
Mule Deer and Mt. Lion 2012 Resident Application
Mule Deer and Mt. Lion 2012 Nonresident Application
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| 2012 Spring Turkey |
Resident - 2012 Application
Non Resident - 2012 Application
Apply online at www.huntnevada.com. |
| 2011
Special Sage Grouse Hunt - Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge |
2011 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw Results - Successful
2011 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw Results - Unsuccessful
2010 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw Results
2009 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw Results
2008 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw
Results
2007 Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt Draw
Results |
| 2011 Swan |
2011 Swan Permit Application
(Resident and Nonresident) |
| 2011-12 Mason Valley WMA Controlled
Goose Hunt |
2011-2012 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt- Results
2011 - 2012 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt - Application
2010 -2011 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt - Results
2009-10 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt - Results
2008-09 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt - Successful
2008-09 Mason Valley WMA Controlled Goose Hunt - Unsuccessful |
| Snowcock
Free Use Permit Information |
Persons planning to hunt snowcocks are requested to contact
an NDOW office to obtain a snowcock hunting free-use permit.
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| Antelope/Deer Compensation
and Elk Incentive Tags |
An owner, lessee or manager of private
land in this state may apply to the Department for the issuance
of deer, antelope, or elk tags for compensation or incentive
for these animals using their private lands. These tags can
be used by the owner, lessee or manager if he holds a valid
Nevada hunting license or the tags can be sold to any holder
of a valid NV hunting license at any price mutually agreed
upon. Any landowner, lessee or manager of private land, or
any hunter wanting more information should call (775) 688-1507. |
| Dream Tags |
The Nevada Dream Tags program is an exciting new way to raise money for Nevada wildlife. There are five dream tags that will be awarded in 2012. One for Elk, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Antelope and Mule Deer. If you win a dream tag you will have the ability to hunt that species in any area in Nevada at anytime during the regular hunting season (still must follow all other rules for weapon class and seasons for that weapon). - 2012 Dream Tags Regulation
The Dream Tags program is raffle based. After purchasing a Resource Enhancement Stamp ($10) you have the ability to purchase as many raffle tickets that you want! For more information visit the Dream Tag Website |
| Partnership in Wildlife (PIW) Tags |
| Partnership in Wildlife
(PIW) is a voluntary and optional participation
program that offers unique hunting opportunities to hunters
for a few statewide big game tags. A person with a PIW tag may
hunt in any unit with an open season for the species listed
on the tag, during the season dates when that unit is open for
that species, and only with the weapon authorized to be used
during that open season. |
| Wildlife Heritage
Tags |
| Wildlife
Heritage Tags - This program awards organizations
tags for various species to auction at their fundraising events.
The funds donated through the Heritage Tag program are placed
in the Wildlife Heritage Trust account and the interest generated
from these funds will be used each year for special projects
benefiting game species. |
| Mailing
List |
Would you like to be added to our
mailing list?
Call or email Wildlife Administrative Services to request
hunt application forms and regulations. Current applications
and related information will be posted to this page as they
become available.
Wildlife Administrative Services Offices
P.O. Box 1345
Fallon , NV 89407-1345
1-800-576-1020
web site: www.huntnevada.com
e-mail
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Deadlines
& Dates
2012 Big Game Application
and Draw Dates |
Applications are generally available in mid-March and the big game tag application deadline is closed. A second drawing is conducted for remaining tags in June, and any remaining tags after that draw can be applied for on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Restricted Nonresident Guided Deer Hunt 1235
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Online Application Starts Feb. 10, 2012 |
Deadline: Closed |
Results for Restricted Nonresident Guided Deer
Hunt
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Deadline: Closed |
Main Big Game Tag Application
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Online Application Starts March 19, 2012 |
Application Deadline: Closed |
| Online Application Withdraw/Bonus Points only Deadline: April, 23, 2012 |
Big Game Main Draw Results Available Before
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5 p.m., June 11, 2012 |
Big Game Second Draw Application
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Online Application Starts June 11, 2012 |
Application Deadline: 5 p.m., June 26, 2012 |
| Online Application Withdraw/Bonus Points only Deadline: July 3, 2012 |
Big Game Second Draw Results Available
Before
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5 p.m., July 11, 2012 |
Remaining Tag Draw
(Following the 2nd drawing, any remaining quotas
for deer, antelope, elk, mountain goat and any subspecies
of bighorn sheep will be available to eligible applicants
through a first-come-first-served process through the mail
or online at www.huntnevada.com.)
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On or after July 27, 2012 |
2012 Big Game Return Card Questionnaire Due Back
Any person who fails to return the questionnaire
within the period specified or who submits incomplete or
false information on the questionnaire will be denied
all big game tags for one year. Any person who
has been denied all big game tags pursuant to the provisions
of this section may have those privileges reinstated if
he pays the Department an administrative fee of
$50 for each such questionnaire. Fax to 1-775-423-0799
or enter online from www.huntnevada.com.
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5 p.m., January 31, 2013 |
Non-return Administrative Fee Deadline
Hunters can go online to www.huntnevada.com
to submit the data and pay the the $50 administrative fee
for failure to return the 2011 big game
hunting questionnaire, or they can mail the questionnaire
and fee to Wildlife Administrative Services, PO Box 1345,
Fallon, NV 89407-1345. The mail-in deadline is March
16, 2012. The online deadline is April
16, 2012.
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Mail-in Deadline
Closed
Online Deadline
Closed |
Application Fees:
- There is a $10.00 non-refundable application fee for all big
game hunts, except Rocky Mountain elk, which is $15.00.
- A non-refundable $3 predator management fee is assessed on each
tag application.
- There is a $2.00 non-refundable convenience fee for resident
applications submitted online, and a $3.50 non-refundable convenience
fee for non-resident applications submitted online.
- Hunters who applied through the mail and do not draw tags will
receive a refund, excluding the non-refundable application fees.
- Additional License and Tag fees are listed in the License
fee section.
The tag hunt process is administered by Wildlife Administrative
Services. If you have questions about a tag or your online
application, please contact them at Wildlife Administrative Services
Office, 1-800-576-1020, or (775) 423-7577, or by email.
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