NDOW - Upland Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations

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Upland Game Seasons and Regulations

Upland Game Regulations		On this page: Chukar & Hungarian Partridge Falconry - Special Seasons Grouse - Blue & Ruffed Pheasant - (Cocks Only) Quail - California, Gambel's, Scaled & Mountain Rabbit - Cottontail, Pygmy and White-Tailed Sage Grouse Snowcock Turkey Note: Dove and crow are migratory game birds. More Useful Information: Harvest & Population data WMA Restrictions
	Please review the 2005 Hunt Book for current Hunting Regulations. 2005 Upland Game Seasons & Regulations PDF The 2005 Hunt Book will be available in early June at NDOW offices, license agents, and will also be mailed to successful tag applicants.
	2005 Harvest Data and Population Status Reports - 2005 Upland and Migratory Game Bird, Rabbit and Furbearing Mammals Harvest Data and Population Status Reports PDF (1.7 MB)
What You Need to Hunt Upland Game
Nevada residents aged 12 or older, and all nonresidents need to have a valid Nevada hunting license to hunt upland game birds and rabbits in Nevada. An upland game bird stamp is required of any person 12 or older who is hunting any upland game bird except dove, turkey and crow, effective March 1, 2004. Do You Need This Stamp? Hunters are required to have a "HIP" number written on their hunting license when hunting for doves and other migratory game birds (waterfowl, coots, snipe and gallinules). The validation number is free, and is available by one of two ways: Call 1-866-703-4605 or Go online to www.ndowlicensing.com. Units referenced are Game Management Units described in NAC 504.210 and shown in the 2003 Nevada Hunt Book map. Be aware of restrictions on Wildlife Management Areas. Hunting hours for upland game birds and rabbits are sunrise to sunset except as noted. Regulations pertaining to upland game species are included in the Nevada Hunt Book, Small Game/Upland Game Laws & Regulations. Nontoxic Shot Rule on Management Areas

Chukar & Hungarian Partridge
chukar

2005 - 2006 Chukar & Hungarian Partridge
Season Dates (Inclusive)	Open Counties	Limits Daily/Possession
October 8, 2005 - January 31, 2006	Statewide	6/12
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION LIMIT: Limit singly or in aggregate. Shooting hours: Sunrise to sunset daily. OPEN to nonresidents.

Special Falconry Seasons

2005 - 2007 Special Falconry Seasons (Chukar, sage, blue and ruffed grouse, pheasant, snowcock, Hungarian partridge, quail and rabbit)
Season Dates (Inclusive)	Open Counties	Limits Daily/Possession
September 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006	Statewide	2/2
September 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007	Statewide	2/2
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION HUNTING HOURS: Sunrise to sunset daily. All resident upland game birds except turkey and sharp-tailed grouse, and sagegrouse in those areas where there is not an open general season. All rabbits. Limits singly or in the aggregate Open to Nonresidents.

Grouse - Blue & Ruffed

2005-2006 Blue & Ruffed Grouse
Season Dates (Inclusive)	Open Counties	Limits Daily/Possession
September 3 - November 30, 2005	Carson City Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Nye Washoe White Pine	2/4
September 2 - November 30, 2006	Carson City Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Nye Washoe White Pine	2/4
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION LIMIT: Limit singly or in the aggregate. Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Daily. OPEN to nonresidents. HARVEST: The head or one fully feathered wing must be attached to all blue and ruffed grouse until the carcass reaches the possessor’s residence or a commercial facility for its preservation. Persons harvesting ruffed grouse in Humboldt County are requested to report harvest to the Department of Wildlife’s Winnemucca sub-office: 815 East Fourth St., Winnemucca, NV 89445. Phone (775) 623-6565.

Pheasant

2005-2006
Pheasant (Cocks Only)

Season Dates
(Inclusive)
Open Counties
Limits
Daily/Possession

November 5 - December 4, 2005

Statewide

Statewide

2/4

November 4 - December 3, 2006

Statewide

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Cocks only

OPEN to nonresidents.

Quail
quail

RESIDENT & NONRESIDENT
2005 - 2007 California, Gambel's, Scaled & Mountain Quail

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

2005-2006 Season
October 8, 2005 -
January 31, 2006

2006-2007 Season
October 14, 2006 -
January 31, 2007

Statewide

Limit:
10/20

Limit singly or in the aggregate except for mountain quail where limits may not include more than two daily and four in possession.

Shooting Hours:
Sunrise to sunset daily.

Open to Nonresidents.

Rabbit

2005 - 2007 Rabbit Cottontail, Pygmy & White-tailed
Season Dates (Inclusive)	Open Counties	Limits Daily/Possession
*2005-2006 Season* October 8, 2005 - February 28, 2006 2006-2007 Season October 14, 2006 - February 28, 2007	Statewide	10/20
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION Limits: Limit singly or in the aggregate. Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily OPEN to nonresidents.

Sage Grouse

2005-2006 Sage Grouse
Season Dates (Inclusive)	Open Counties	Limits Daily/Possession
Closed to nonresidents 2005 Season October 8 - October 16, 2005 2006 Season October 7 - October 15, 2006	Elko - except Units 079 and 106 Eureka Lander except Units* 151, 183 & 184 Nye except Units 132, 133, 181, 251, and 252 Washoe except Unit 033, 021,022, 194 and 196 Humboldt except Units 032, 033, 034, 035, 042, 044, 046 and 151 White Pine except unit 132	2/4
Open to nonresidents Hunt Period #1 - September 17 - September 18, 2005 Hunt Period #2 - September 24 - September 25, 2005	Unit 033 of Washoe and Humboldt Counties. The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.	2/4 Retain one wing from each bird and turn in to NDOW or Sheldon NWR personnel 75 permits per hunt by reservation only, awarded by random draw Application Deadline: 5 p.m. , August 5 Application
ATTENTION NEVADA SAGE GROUSE HUNTERS!!! Hunters who harvest sage-grouse this hunting season are being asked to please take the time to fill out a short questionnaire regarding their hunt (i.e. number of birds harvested, banded birds harvested, location of harvest, etc.).The questionnaire is affixed to large envelopes that will be available at wing barrels found throughout traditional sage-grouse hunting grounds. Please place one wing from each bird harvested into the envelope and deposit them into the wing barrel. This information will help the Nevada Department of Wildlife more accurately determine harvest levels, production, and nest success within certain areas. The Nevada Department of Wildlife would like to thank hunters for taking this extra step and being an integral part of wildlife management within our great State. Hunters may also Download and print the Questionairre, and return the wing and questionairre to any NDOW regional office.

Snowcock

2005 - 2006
Snowcock

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

Open to Nonresidents

2005 Season
September 3 - November 30, 2005

2006 Season
September 2 - November 30, 2006

Elko-Management Units 101, 102, and 103, and that portion of White Pine County in Unit 103

2/2

Sunrise to sunset

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Limit singly or in the aggregate.

Sunrise to sunset daily.

OPEN to Nonresidents

Snowcock Questionnaire PDF

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Persons planning to hunt snowcocks are requested to obtain a snowcock hunting free-use permit, located in PDF format, or from the Department of Wildlife Eastern Region Office, at 60 Youth Center Road, Elko, Nevada 89801, phone (775) 777-2300. Permits can also be emailed to the hunter from the Elko office.

Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey

Unless his privilege is limited or revoked pursuant to law, an eligible person may apply once for a type of hunt for Wild Turkey during a draw period.
Only one person may apply on an application.
Applications must be mailed to the address specified on the application - a postal service or submitted online - the Internet. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the date specified in the regulation. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Any remaining tags will be available on a first come first serve basis - the mail or over the counter during business hours, M – F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wildlife Administrative Services, 185 N. Maine St, Fallon Nevada.
Only one Wild Turkey tag per calendar year.

View Spring Turkey Application and Regulations

RESIDENT Wild Turkey Limited Entry SPRING 2006 HUNT 0131
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
March 25-31, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	12	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
April 1 - 7, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	12
April 8 - 14, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County	12
April 15 - 21, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	12
April 22 - 30, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	12
April 8 - 14, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County **	5
April 15 - 21, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County **	5
April 22 - 30, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County **	5
April 1 - 30, 2006	Elko County - Unit 102**	25
April 1 - 30, 2006	Elko & White Pine Counties - Unit 103 **	15
**Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands.
Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a: Shotgun with is no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge and uses a shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet: or Longbow and arrow Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be: non-toxic shot; and not larger than standard-size T

NONRESIDENT Wild Turkey Limited Entry SPRING 2006 HUNT 0132
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
March 25 - 31, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	1	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
April 1 - 7, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County	1
April 8 - 14, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County	1
April 15 - 21, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County	1
April 22 - 30, 2006	Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County	1
April 8 - 14, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County **	1
April 15 - 21, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County**	1
April 22 - 30, 2006	Moapa Valley of Clark County**
April 1 - 30, 2006	Elko County - Unit 102**
April 1 - 30, 2006	Elko & White Pine Counties - Unit 103**
**Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands.
Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a: Shotgun with is no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge and uses a shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet: or Longbow and arrow Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be: non-toxic shot; and not larger than standard-size T

RESIDENT Wild Turkey General SPRING 2006 HUNT 0135
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
April 1 - 30, 2006	Churchill County	Open*	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
April 1 - 30, 2006	Pershing County	Open*
April 1 - 30, 2006	Lincoln County	Open**
April 1 - 30, 2006	Lyon County, except Mason Valley WMA	Open*
*Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private lank
*Applicants are advised that a significant portion* of the turkey population occurs on private lands.
Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a: Shotgun with is no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge and uses a shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet: or Longbow and arrow Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be: non-toxic shot; and not larger than standard-size T

NONRESIDENT Wild Turkey General SPRING 2006 HUNT 0137
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
April 1 - 30, 2006	Churchill County	Open*	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
April 1 - 30, 2006	Pershing County	Open*
April 1 - 30, 2006	Lincoln County	Open**
April 1 - 30, 2006	Lyon County, except Mason Valley WMA	Open*
*Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private lank
*Applicants are advised that a significant portion* of the turkey population occurs on private lands.
Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a: Shotgun with is no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge and uses a shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet: or Longbow and arrow Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be: non-toxic shot; and not larger than standard-size T

RESIDENT Wild Turkey Paradise Valley of Humboldt County SPRING 2006 HUNT 0135
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
April 1 - 30, 2006	Paradise Valley of Humboldt County	Open****	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: Until the close of the season Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
***A Paradise Valley Spring Wild Turkey Hunt Application form is required. Hunters can obtain these forms from the participating landowners. A landoner must sign the application form. The form must accompany the Spring Turkey Hunt Application and must be sumbitted during business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F at teh Wildlife Administrative Services Office, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon, NV 89407-1345. Tags will be available until the close of the season. Internet applications form this hunt will not be available. Only one person may apply on an application.

RESIDENT Wild Turkey Paradise Valley of Humboldt County SPRING 2006 HUNT 0137
Season Dates	Open Counties	Quota	Special Regulations & Information
April 1 - 30, 2006	Paradise Valley of Humboldt County	Open****	2006 Spring Turkey Seasons & Regulations brochure PDF Visit our Applications page to apply. Application Deadline: Until the close of the season Limit: One bearded wild turkey Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily
***A Paradise Valley Spring Wild Turkey Hunt Application form is required. Hunters can obtain these forms from the participating landowners. A landoner must sign the application form. The form must accompany the Spring Turkey Hunt Application and must be sumbitted during business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F at teh Wildlife Administrative Services Office, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon, NV 89407-1345. Tags will be available until the close of the season. Internet applications form this hunt will not be available. Only one person may apply on an application.


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