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Note: Dove and crow are migratory game birds.

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2009 - 2010 Upland Game
Seasons & Regulations - PDF

 


 

 






2009 Fall Turkey
Seasons & Regulations - PDF

 

 

 
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? To purchase online, go to www.ndowlicensing.com.

  • 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:

  • Units referenced are Game Management Units described in NAC 504.210 and shown in the 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

2009 - 2010
Chukar & Hungarian Partridge

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

October 10, 2009 - February 7, 2010

 Statewide *

6/18
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

LIMIT: Limit singly or in aggregate.

Shooting hours: Sunrise to sunset daily.

OPEN to nonresidents.

* Except per NAC 504.340

 
 
2009 - 2010
Youth Chukar & Hungarian Partridge

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

Sept. 26 - 27, 2009

 Statewide *

6/12
SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

LIMIT: Limit singly or in aggregate.

Shooting hours: Sunrise to sunset daily.

OPEN to hunters 15 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.

* Except per NAC 504.340

Entries sought for Youth Upland Hunt Photo Contest

 

 

 

Special Falconry Seasons
2009 - 2010
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, 2009 -
February 28, 2010
Statewide*
2/8

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

HUNTING HOURS: Sunrise to sunset daily.

All resident upland game birds except turkey and sharp-tailed grouse.
All rabbits.

The taking of sage grouse by falconry is only allowed in those units where there is an established open season.

Limits singly or in the aggregate .

Open to Nonresidents.

* Except per NAC 504.340

Grouse - Blue & Ruffed

2009
Blue & Ruffed Grouse

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

September 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2009
Statewide*
3/6

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

LIMIT: Limit singly or in the aggregate.

* Except per NAC 504.340

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Daily.

OPEN to nonresidents.

HARVEST: Per NAC 503.185, 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 blue grouse are requested to deposit one wing from each bird harvested at any Nevada Department of Wildlife office, check station, or with Department employees who contact you in the field.

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
pheasant
 
2009
Pheasant (Cocks Only)

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession
November 1 - 30, 2009
 Statewide*
2/4

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Cocks only

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Daily.

OPEN to nonresidents.

* Except per NAC 504.340


Quail
quail
RESIDENT & NONRESIDENT
2009 - 2010 California, Gambel's, Scaled & Mountain Quail

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession


October 10, 2009 -
February 7, 2010


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.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Persons who harvest mountain quail are requested to report their harvest to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, 1100 Valley Road, Reno, NV 89512, phone (775) 688-1500.

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Daily.

Open to Nonresidents.

* Except per NAC 504.340
 
Junior 2009 - 2010 California, Gambel's, and Scaled Quail

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession


Sept. 26-27, 2009


Statewide*

Limit:
10/20

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Limit singly or in the aggregate.

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Daily.

OPEN to hunters 15 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.

* Except per NAC 504.340

 

Rabbit


2009 - 2010 Rabbit
Cottontail, Pygmy & White-tailed Jackrabbit

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

October 10, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Statewide*
10/20

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Limits: Limit singly or in the aggregate.

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

OPEN to nonresidents.

* Except per NAC 504.340
 
2009 Junior Rabbit
Cottontail, Pygmy & White-tailed Jackrabbit

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

Sept. 26 - 27, 2009
Statewide*
10/20

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Limits: Limit singly or in the aggregate.

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

OPEN to hunters 15 years of age or younger only. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.

* Except per NAC 504.340

Sage Grouse

2009
Sage Grouse

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

October 3 - 4, 2009

Closed to nonresidents
  • Unit 184 of Churchill and Lander Counties
2/4

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

 

September 25, 2009 - October 9, 2009

Closed to nonresidents
  • Elko County, except Units 079, 091 and 106.
  • Eureka County
  • Humboldt County, except Units, 033, 035, 042, 044, 046 and 151.
  • Lander County, except Units 151, 183 and 184 (1).
  • Nye County, except Units 132, 133, 181, 251 and 252.
  • Washoe County, except Units 021, 022, 033, 194 and 196.
  • White Pine County, except Units 114,115 and 132.

2/4

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession

 

Hunt Period #1
September 19 - 20, 2009

Hunt Period #2
September 26 - 27, 2009

Open to nonresidents
  • Unit 033 of Washoe and Humboldt Counties (Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge), excluding the Little Sheldon and other areas as posted. Application Deadline is Aug. 7, 2009.

2/4

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

2009 Special Sage Grouse Hunt Charles Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge

Limited to 75 reservations per hunt period, awarded through random draw.

(2008 Sheldon Sage Grouse Hunt Draw Results)

Unless his/her privilege is limited or revoked pursuant to law, any resident or nonresident is eligible to apply once for the Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt in a year.

Up to four applicants may apply as a party. Parties may be comprised of a combination of residents and nonresidents.

Applications for reservations for the Sheldon Special Sage Grouse Hunt must be received by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Game Division, 1100 Valley Road, Reno, NV 89512 by 5 p.m. on the first Friday in August. Successful applicants will be notified by mail.

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 Questionnaire, and return the wing and questionairre to any NDOW regional office.


Snowcock

2009
Snowcock

Season Dates
(Inclusive)

 Open Counties

Limits
Daily/Possession


September 1 - November 30, 2009

Open to Nonresidents

  • Elko and White Pine Counties.

2/2

SPECIAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION

Limit singly or in the aggregate.

Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily

OPEN to Nonresidents

Persons planning to hunt snowcocks are required to contact an NDOW office to obtain a snowcock hunting free-use permit.

 


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 via 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.


RESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
Limited Entry - HUNT 0131
Hunter Choice Number
Season Dates
Open Counties
Quota
Special Regulations & Information

905

Oct. 5 - 14, 2009

 Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County  
10

Visit our Applications page to apply.

Application Deadline:
5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or online application.

Limit:
One either sex wild turkey.

Shooting Hours:
Sunrise to sunset daily.


906

Oct. 15 - 24, 2009

 Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County  
10

907

Oct. 25 - Nov. 3, 2009

 

 Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County  
10

908

Oct. 5 - 14, 2009

 Moapa Valley of Clark County  
5

909

Oct. 15 - 24, 2009

 Moapa Valley of Clark County  
5

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

RESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
General - HUNT 0135
Hunter Choice Number
Season Dates
Open Counties
Quota
Special Regulations & Information

910

Oct. 5 - 25, 2009

 Lyon County, except the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area  
Open*

Visit our Applications page to apply.

Application Deadline:
5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or online application.

Limit:
One either sex wild turkey.

Shooting Hours:
Sunrise to sunset daily.

*Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the wild turkey population occurs on private lands. NDOW recommends that permission be secured from a landowner before applying for this hunt.

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

NONRESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
Limited Entry - HUNT 0132
Hunter Choice Number
Season Dates
Open Counties
Quota
Special Regulations & Information

911

Oct. 5 - 14, 2009

 Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County  
1

Visit our Applications page to apply.

Application Deadline:
5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or online application.

Limit:
One either sex wild turkey

Shooting Hours:
Sunrise to sunset daily.


912

Oct. 15 - 24, 2009

 Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area of Lyon County  
1

913

Oct. 25 - Nov. 3, 2009

 

 Mason Valley Wildlife Managment Area of Lyon County  
1

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

NONRESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
General - HUNT 0137
Hunter Choice Number
Season Dates
Open Counties
Quota
Special Regulations & Information

914

Oct. 5 - 25, 2009

 Lyon County, except the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area  
Open*

Visit our Applications page to apply.

Application Deadline:
5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or online application.

Limit:
One either sex wild turkey.

Shooting Hours:
Sunrise to sunset daily.

*Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the wild turkey population occurs on private lands. NDOW recommends that permission be secured from a landowner before applying for this hunt.

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

RESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
General - HUNT 0135
Physical Characteristics: Either Sex Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only.
Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily.
Special Regulations: Application deadline is 5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or Internet online application.
Open Areas: Lyon County, except the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area.
Season: Oct. 5 - 25, 2009
Quota: Open*
*Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private land
Visit our Applications page to apply.

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

NONRESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2007 - 2012 Fall
General - HUNT 0137
Physical Characteristics: Either Sex Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only.
Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily.
Special Regulations: Application deadline is 5 p.m., September 4, 2009, by mail or Internet online application.
Open Areas: Lyon County, except the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area.
Season: Oct. 5 - 25, 2009
Quota: Open*
*Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private land
Visit our Applications page to apply.

Permissible Weapons for Hunting Wild Turkey

No weapons may be used to hunt wild turkey other than a:

  1. 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
  2. Longbow and arrow
  3. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a wildlife management area must be:
      1. non-toxic shot; and
      2. not larger than standard-size T

 

 

RESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2008 - 2012 Spring
Limited Entry - Hunt 0131
Physical Characteristics: Bearded Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only
Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily.
Special Regulations: Application deadline is 5 p.m., February 17, 2009, by mail or Internet online application. Release date on March 6, 2009.
Elko County - Unit 102*
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 25
Elko & White Pine Counties - Unit 103*
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 15
Lander County - Unit 151* and 152*
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 3
Lincoln County**
Season Dates Quota
April 4 - April 13 30
April 14 - April 23 30
April 24 - May 3 30
Lovelock Valley of Pershing County*
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - April 13 5
April 14 - May 3 5
Mason Valley Wildlife Management
Area of Lyon County
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - April 3 15
April 4 - April 13 15
April 14 - April 23 15
April 24 - May 3 15
Moapa Valley of Clark County *
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 3 5
April 4 - 13 5
April 14 - 23 5
White Pine County - Unit 114
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 3
White Pine County - Unit 115
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 8

*Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands and permission should be obtained from a landowner before applying for this hunt.

**Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands.

 

 

NONRESIDENT
Wild Turkey 2008 - 2012 Spring
Limited Entry - Hunt 0132
Physical Characteristics: Bearded Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only
Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily.
Special Regulations: Application deadline is 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday in February. Release date is on the first Friday in March.
Elko County - Unit 102*
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 2
Elko & White Pine Counties - Unit 103#
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 1
Lincoln County**
Season Dates Quota
April 4 - April 13 3
April 14 - April 23 3
April 24 - May 3 3
Mason Valley Wildlife Management
Area of Lyon County
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - April 3 1
April 4 - April 13 1
April 14 - April 23 1
April 24 - May 3 1
Moapa Valley of Clark County *
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 3 1
April 4 - 13 1
April 14 - 23 1
White Pine County - Unit 115
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 1

*Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands and permission should be obtained from a landowner before applying for this hunt.

**Applicants are advised that a portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands.

 

Wild Turkey 2008 - 2012 Spring
Hunts - 0135 & 0137
Physical Characteristics: Bearded Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only
Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily.
Special Regulations: Application deadline is 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday in February. Release date is on the first Friday in March.
Lyon County * (except the Mason Valley WMA)
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 Open*
Churchill County *
Season Dates Quota
March 25 - May 5 Open*
*Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands and permission should be obtained from a landowner before applying for this hunt.

 

Wild Turkey 2008 - 2012 Spring Hunts - 0135 & 0137
Paradise Valley of Humboldt County
Physical Characteristics: Bearded Wild Turkey
Limit: 1 by tag only
Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. daily.
Season Dates March 25 - May 5
Quotas
Resident Hunt 0135 - open Nonresident Hunt 0137 - open
Special Regulations:

Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Application Regulations: A Paradise Valley of Humboldt County Application Form is required. Hunters can obtain these forms from the participating landowners. A landowner must sign the application form. The form must be submitted through the mail or over the counter during business hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wildlife Administrative Services, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon, NV 89407-1345. Tags will be available until the close of the season. Internet applications for the Paradise Valley of Humboldt County will not be available.


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.

Only one Wild Turkey Tag per calendar year.

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