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Nevada Hunting Season Dates 2026–27

Season openers, closers, and tag requirements by species. Always confirm against Nevada Department of Wildlife before you hunt — dates can change.

Wild Turkey Season Dates

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SpringApr 15May 31Draw

Elk Season Dates

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ArcheryAug 30Sep 14Draw
MuzzleloaderSep 20Sep 28Draw
Rifle (Bull)Oct 10Oct 19Draw
Rifle (Antlerless)Nov 1Nov 9Draw

Mourning Dove Season Dates

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Regular SeasonSep 1Nov 9HIP

Mountain Lion Season Dates

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General SeasonJan 1Dec 31OTC

Mule Deer Season Dates

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ArcheryAug 9Sep 7Draw
MuzzleloaderSep 20Sep 28Draw
Rifle (Early)Oct 9Oct 20Draw
Rifle (Late)Nov 1Nov 11Draw
AntlerlessNov 1Nov 11Draw

Pheasant Season Dates

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Regular SeasonOct 15Dec 31OTC

Pronghorn Season Dates

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ArcheryAug 9Aug 24Draw
RifleAug 30Sep 7Draw

Duck & Goose Season Dates

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Early Canada GooseSep 1Sep 25Stamp
Duck SeasonOct 4Jan 18Stamp
Canada Goose RegularOct 4Jan 31Stamp
Snow Goose (Conservation Order)Feb 1Apr 15HIP
Verify before you hunt. These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always confirm with Nevada Department of Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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