Hunt Nevada
Hunt Season & Regulations - Furbearers
The following furbearers can be hunted or trapped
in Nevada: beaver, mink, muskrat, otter, kit fox, red fox, gray
fox, and bobcat.
Trapping in Nevada
Trapping License
Per NRS 503.454 every person who takes fur-bearing mammals by any legal method or unprotected mammals by trapping or sells raw furs for profit shall procure a trapping license. It is unlawful to remove or disturb the trap of any holder of a trapping license while the trap is being legally used by him on public land or on land where he has permission to trap.
A hunting license or permit is not required to hunt unprotected mammals, including coyotes (Learn more about coyote hunting regulations. ) , skunks and weasels. However, remember, if you take fur-bearing mammals by any legal method or unprotected mammals by trapping or sells raw furs for profit you will need a trapping license.
A person who holds a trapping license issued by NDOW is not required to obtain a hunting license to hunt coyotes, badgers, skunks, raccoons, weasels, ring-tailed cats or fur-bearing mammals.
Furbearer Hunting & Trapping
Season Schedule 2011 - 2012
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| Season |
Open Area |
Special Regulations |
| Bobcat |
| Nov. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 |
Statewide |
Closed to Nonresidents |
| Gray Fox |
| Nov. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 |
Statewide |
Closed to Nonresidents |
| Kit and Red Fox |
| Oct. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 |
Statewide |
Open to Nonresidents |
| Beaver, Muskrat and Mink |
| Oct. 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 |
Statewide |
Open to Nonresidents |
| Otter |
| Oct. 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 |
Elko
Eureka
Humboldt
Lander
Pershing
|
Open to Nonresidents
Counties closed to otter trapping:
Carson City
Churchill
Clark
Douglas
Esmeralda
Lincoln
Lyon
Mineral
Nye
Storey
Washoe
White Pine
Special Regulations: If an otter is accidentally trapped or killed in those counties which are closed, the person trapping or killing it shall report the trapping or killing within 48 hours to a representative of the Department of Wildlife. The animal must be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the representative.
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| Bobcat Pelt Sealing |
Note: All jaws should be free from excess tissue and air dried. Each jaw must have a matching ID tag.
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| City |
Bobcat Pelt Sealing Dates - 2012 |
| Elko |
Jan.
24, Feb. 14 and March 9 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at NDOW Elko Office. |
| Ely |
Jan. 27, Feb. 17 and March 6 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.), at NDOW Ely Office. |
| Eureka |
Jan. 26, Feb. 16 and March 5 (noon - 5 p.m.) at NDOW Eureka Office. |
| Fallon |
Jan.
26 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at NDOW Fallon Office.
Feb. 24, 25 and 26 (7a.m.- 11 a.m.) at
Nevada Trappers Association Fallon Fur Sale.
March 9 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at NDOW Fallon Office. |
| Las Vegas |
Jan. 10 and March 9 (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) and Feb. 16 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at NDOW Las Vegas Office.
|
| Panaca |
Feb. 16 (8 a.m. -
5 p.m.) and March 9 (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) at NDOW Panaca Office.
|
| Tonopah |
Feb. 16 (8 a.m. -
5 p.m.) and March 9 (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) at NDOW Tonopah Office.
|
| Winnemucca |
Jan. 24 (8 a.m. -
1 p.m.) at NDOW Winnemucca Offices.
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