Big Bull Quest
| UP-FRONT FEES | |
| Hunt/Fish Combo License (365-day license) | $156.00 |
| Youth Hunt/Fish Combo License (365-day license) | $16.00 |
| Application Fee (Sheep, Deer, Antelope) | $14.00 |
| Application Fee (Elk) | $19.00 |
| Silver State Tag Application Fee (Sheep, Deer, Antelope) | $24.00 |
| Silver State Tag Application Fee (Elk) | $29.00 |
| PIW Application Fee | $11.00 |
| Bonus Point Only Fee | $11.00 |
| There is a $14 non-refundable application fee for all regular Big Game applications, except Elk, which is $19. If you apply for "points only," you will pay for a $156 hunting license plus $14 per species, except Elk which is $19. | |
| POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL) | |
| Bighorn Sheep (Ram or Ewe) | $1,201.00 |
| Elk (Bull) | $1,201.00 |
| Elk (Antlerless) | $501.00 |
| Mule Deer (Regular Draw) | $241.00 |
| Antelope | $301.00 |
| Black Bear | $301.00 |
| Mountain Lion | $105.00 |
| UP-FRONT FEES | |
| Hunt/Fish Combo License (365-day license) | $75.00 |
| Youth Hunt/Fish Combo License (365-day license) | $15.00 |
| Application Fee (Sheep, Deer, Antelope) | $14.00 |
| Application Fee (Elk) | $19.00 |
| Silver State Tag Application Fee (Sheep, Deer, Antelope) | $24.00 |
| Silver State Tag Application Fee (Elk) | $29.00 |
| PIW Application Fee | $11.00 |
| Bonus Point Only Fee | $11.00 |
| There is a $14 non-refundable application fee for all regular Big Game applications, except Elk, which is $19. If you apply for "points only," you will pay for a $76 hunting license plus $14 per species, except Elk which is $19. | |
| POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL) | |
| Bighorn Sheep (Ram or Ewe) | $120.00 |
| Elk (Bull) | $120.00 |
| Elk (Antlerless) | $120.00 |
| Mule Deer (Regular Draw) | $30.00 |
| Antelope | $60.00 |
| Black Bear | $100.00 |
| Mountain Lion | $29.00 |
| NEVADA DEER SEASON DATES | |
| Archery | Aug – Sep 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Muzzleloader | Sep – Oct 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Rifle | Oct – Nov 2026 (varies by unit) |
| NEVADA ELK SEASON DATES | |
| Archery | Aug – Sep 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Muzzleloader | Sep – Nov 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Rifle (1st season) | Nov 6 – Nov 20, 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Rifle (2nd season) | Nov 21 - Dec 4, 2026 (varies by unit) |
| NEVADA ANTELOPE SEASON DATES | |
| Archery | Aug 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Rifle | Aug 22 – Sep 7, 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Muzzleloader | Aug - Oct 2026 (varies by unit) |
| NEVADA BEAR SEASON DATES | |
| Any weapon | Sep – Dec 2026 (varies by unit, season closes when quota met) |
| NEVADA MOUNTAIN GOAT | |
| Any Weapon | Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2026 |
| NEVADA SHEEP SEASON DATES | |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | Sept 1, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 ((varies by unit) |
| California Bighorn Sheep | Aug 20– Nov 30, 2026 (varies by unit) |
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027 (varies by unit) |
Disclaimer: Nevada big game seasons vary widely by unit and are subject to change through regulation and quota adjustments. Hunters must review unit-specific regulations and verify with the Nevada Department of Wildlife: ndow.org.
| YEAR | BIG GAME | GUIDED DEER DRAW |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 29, 12:01 p.m. (PT) | March 20 |
| 2025 | May 23, 11:02 a.m. (PT) | March 21 |
| 2024 | May 17, 10:41 a.m. (PT) | March 22 |
| 2023 | May 19, 12:00 p.m. (PT) | March 17 |
| 2022 | May 20 | |
| 2021 | May 21, 10:50 a.m. (PT) | |
| 2020 | May 20, 2:30 a.m. (PT) | |
| 2019 | May 24, 1:05 a.m. (PT) | |
| 2018 | May 25, 12:40 a.m. (PT) | |
| 2017 | May 26, 4:05 p.m. (PT) | |
| 2016 | May 27, 4:00 p.m. (PDT) |
Nevada’s 2026-2027 Big Game Seasons and Applications regulations are available. Be sure to refer to this application booklet when applying for Nevada’s 2026 big game tags. You can download a copy from the website at www.eregulations.com/nevada/hunting/big-game. The 2026 Nevada application period is March 23 through May 13. Applications must be submitted by 11 p.m. PDT on the deadline day. Results will be released by May 29.
The Nevada application deadline is May 13, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT).
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