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The 2004 hunting license year is March 1, 2004 - Feb. 28, 2005.
Hunter Education Requirements(NRS 502.330) Persons born after January 1, 1960, must take a hunter education course before obtaining a hunting license.
Please Review the 2004 Hunt Book for current Hunting Regulations.
The 2004 Hunt Book will be available in early June at NDOW offices, license agents, and will also be mailed to successful tag applicants.
- Go to our Hunter Education page.
Purchasing a License
Licenses can be purchased from independent agents, and from Nevada Department of Wildlife offices in Reno, Fallon, Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, and Henderson.
License Requirements
(NRS 502.010) Any person 12 years of age or older, who hunts game birds or game mammals in Nevada is required to have a hunting license or combination hunting and fishing license.
- View License and Tag Fees
- Check the 2004 Hunt Book, available June 2004
- View 2004 Big Game Seasons and Applications Regulations
License Exemptions
(NAC 503.193) A hunting license is not required to hunt unprotected wild birds (English house sparrows and European starlings) or unprotected mammals (black-tailed jackrabbits, coyote, skunk, weasel, and ground squirrel).
Possession and Display of License
(NRS 502.120) Every person required to have a license while hunting, trapping, or fishing shall have that license in his possession and available for inspection upon demand of any officer authorized to enforce the fish and game laws of the state of Nevada.
Residency Requirements:
(NRS 502.015) A person is considered to be a resident of the State of Nevada if he is: A citizen of, or is lawfully entitled to remain in the United States; and during the 6 months prior to applying for a license, tag or permit he made his home in Nevada; was physically present in Nevada except for temporary absences; and did not purchase or apply for any resident license, tag or permit to hunt, fish or trap in another state, country or province.
Youths and Possession of License
Children under age 12 cannot legally hunt big game in Nevada. Youths 14 years and older who possess a valid license and have received parental permission may hunt unaccompanied. See NRS 202.300 on page 8. If a child under age 18 is applying for a license to hunt, the child’s parent or legal guardian must sign the application and an attached statement acknowledging that the parent or legal guardian has been advised of the provisions of NRS 41.472.
Students and resident eligibility
(NRS 502.015) A person who does not make his home in Nevada but who attends a Nevada college or university as a full-time student is eligible for a resident license, tag or permit, if they can meet the remaining requirements: Physically present (except for temporary absences) in Nevada for the 6 months prior to application; and did not purchase or apply for any resident license, tag or permit to hunt, fish or trap in another state, country or province.
False Statement
(NRS 502.060) Any person who makes any false statement or furnishes false information to obtain any license, tag or permit from the Department is guilty of a misdemeanor; false statements to obtain a big game tag constitute a gross misdemeanor offense.
