Nevada Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
The western state of Nevada offers more than just the Las Vegas Strip and desert climates. Here you’ll find hunting opportunities that can bring home big game, including antelope, deer, elk and mountain goats.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife manages all hunting and fishing regulations in the state. For more information on tags, permits, licenses and other regulations for a legal and successful hunt, visit the department’s website.
The state’s beauty is reflected in its bounty — so get out there and explore the wilderness of the Silver State!
Nevada Antelope Seasons
| General Season | Aug. 22-Oct. 30** |
**Season dates vary by zone and by antelope horn length. For more information on specific hunting dates for your part of the state, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.
Nevada Bighorn Sheep Seasons
| General Season | Sept. 15-Jan. 1** |
**Season dates vary by zone. Bighorn sheep hunts require in-person check-in to verify that only legal sheep have been taken. For more information on the check-in process or season dates specific to your part of the state, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.
Nevada Mountain Goat Seasons
| General Season | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 |
Mountain goat hunts in Nevada are limited based on region. The number of allowed harvested mountain goats changes each May, determined by research from Nevada Wildlife Commission biologists regarding herd size. For more information on the mountain goat permit application, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.
Nevada Elk Seasons
| General Season | Sept. 17-Jan. 1** |
**Season dates vary by zone, and the number of harvested elk varies by area. To learn more about hunting elk in Nevada specific to your region, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.
Nevada Mule Deer Seasons
| General Season | Aug. 10-Jan. 1** |
**Season dates vary by zone. For more information on hunting in your part of the state, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.
Nevada Black Bear Seasons
| General Season | Sept. 15-Dec. 1 (or until harvest limit is met) |
Nevada black bear seasons have flexible end dates based on how many bears are harvested. There are quotas for both resident and nonresident hunters. Hunters must participate in a black bear hunting course, where tags are awarded after completion.
Nevada Wild Turkey Seasons
| Fall General Season | Oct. 7-29** |
| Spring General Season | March 30-May 5** |
**Season dates vary by region. Turkey hunts require an approved application. Hunting dates for approved hunters vary by residency status and region.
Nevada Small Game Seasons
| Pheasant | Nov. 1-30 |
| Sage Grouse | Sept. 23-Oct. 1** |
| Crow | Sept. 1-Nov. 17 March 1-April 15 |
| Quail | Oct. 14-Feb. 4 |
| Rabbit | Nov. 1-Feb. 29 |
| Chukar and Hungarian Partridge | Oct. 14-Feb. 4 |
**Season dates vary by zone. Nevada offers some alternative small game seasons for youth hunters. For more information, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website for hunting date maps.
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Nevada hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website for more information.