NV Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Nevada Hunting Seasons 2026 & Unit Map

Deer Aug 10–Sep 9. Pronghorn Aug 9–Sep 28. Elk Aug 1–Sep 7.

3,123 Seasons6 Species64% Avg Harvest Rate

Direct Answer

Nevada hunting seasons cover 3,123 season dates across 117 units for Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and unit.

Season data sourced from the Nevada wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.

Nevada Hunting Seasons by Species

Deer

UnitWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 011ArcheryAug 10Sep 90%83%
Unit 011ArcheryAug 10Sep 98%83%
Unit 011MuzzleloaderAug 10Nov 560%83%
Hunt Unit 011ArcheryAug 16Sep 13
Unit 011MuzzleloaderSep 10Oct 425%83%
Unit 011MuzzleloaderSep 10Oct 40%83%
Hunt Unit 011MuzzleloaderSep 17Oct 3
Unit 011RifleOct 5Nov 550%83%
Unit 011RifleOct 5Nov 5100%83%
Hunt Unit 011RifleOct 5Nov 5
Unit 012ArcheryAug 10Sep 98%94%
Unit 012ArcheryAug 10Sep 90%94%
Unit 012MuzzleloaderAug 10Nov 560%94%
Hunt Unit 012ArcheryAug 16Sep 13
Unit 012MuzzleloaderSep 10Oct 40%94%
Unit 012MuzzleloaderSep 10Oct 425%94%
Hunt Unit 012MuzzleloaderSep 17Oct 3
Unit 012RifleOct 5Nov 550%94%
Unit 012RifleOct 5Nov 5100%94%
Hunt Unit 012RifleOct 5Nov 5
Unit 013ArcheryAug 10Sep 98%91%
Unit 013ArcheryAug 10Sep 90%91%
Unit 013MuzzleloaderAug 10Nov 560%91%
Hunt Unit 013ArcheryAug 16Sep 13

+ 1429 more Deer seasons

Pronghorn

UnitWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Hunt Unit 011RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 012RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 013RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 014RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 015RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 021RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 022RifleAug 9Sep 28
Hunt Unit 031RifleAug 9Sep 28

+ 116 more Pronghorn seasons

Elk

UnitWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Hunt Unit 011ArcheryAug 16Sep 16
Hunt Unit 011RifleOct 5Dec 4
Hunt Unit 012ArcheryAug 16Sep 16
Hunt Unit 012RifleOct 5Dec 4
Hunt Unit 013ArcheryAug 16Sep 16
Hunt Unit 013RifleOct 5Dec 4
Hunt Unit 014ArcheryAug 16Sep 16
Hunt Unit 014RifleOct 5Dec 4

+ 492 more Elk seasons

Antelope

UnitWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 011ArcheryAug 1Aug 14100%83%
Unit 011ArcheryAug 1Aug 1450%83%
Unit 011MuzzleloaderAug 15Aug 2183%
Unit 011RifleAug 22Sep 7100%83%
Unit 011RifleAug 22Sep 763%83%
Unit 012ArcheryAug 1Aug 1450%94%
Unit 012ArcheryAug 1Aug 1416%94%
Unit 012MuzzleloaderAug 15Aug 2194%

+ 192 more Antelope seasons

Nevada Hunting Season FAQ

When does hunting season start in Nevada?

Nevada hunting season currently spans Aug 10 to Sep 9 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by unit and weapon. This page lists 3,123 Nevada season dates across 117 units.

What can you hunt in Nevada?

Nevada offers hunting for 6 species, including Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.

How many hunting units does Nevada have?

Nevada is divided into 117 units. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.

Does Nevada use a draw or limited-entry system?

Yes. Many Nevada big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Nevada wildlife agency site before the deadline.

State Resource

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Nevada Official Hunting Regulations

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See Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Nevada on our interactive hunting map.

Also see Nevada public land, license, and regulations.

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