Nevada Antelope

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Dates & Fees | Nevada Antelope Hunting

Guided Deer Draw: March 10, 2025
Main Draw: May 7, 2025
2nd Draw: June 16, 2025
*all deadlines are 11pm PDT on deadline day

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) $76.00
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 $76 hunting license plus $14 per species, except Elk which is $19.
POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Bighorn Sheep (Ram or Ewe) $121.00
Elk (Bull) $121.00
Elk (Antlerless) $121.00
Mule Deer (Regular Draw) $31.00
Antelope $61.00
Black Bear $101.00
Mountain Lion $30.00

NEVADA DEER SEASON DATES
Archery Aug – Sep 2025 (varies by unit)
Muzzleloader Sep – Oct 2025 (varies by unit)
Rifle Oct – Nov 2025(varies by unit)
NEVADA ELK SEASON DATES
Archery Aug – Sep 2025 (varies by unit)
Muzzleloader Sep – Nov 2025 (varies by unit)
Rifle (1st season) Nov 6 – Nov 20, 2025 (varies by unit)
Rifle (2nd season) Nov 21 - Dec 4, 2025 (varies by unit)
NEVADA ANTELOPE SEASON DATES
Archery Aug 2025 (varies by unit)
Rifle Aug 22 – Sep 7, 2025 (varies by unit)
Muzzleloader Aug - Sep, 2025 (varies by unit)
NEVADA BEAR SEASON DATES
Any weapon  Sep – Dec 2025 (varies by unit, season closes when quota met)
NEVADA MOUNTAIN LION SEASON DATES
Statewide Year-round (until harvest quotas are met)
NEVADA MOUNTAIN GOAT
Any Weapon Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2025
NEVADA SHEEP SEASON DATES
Desert Bighorn Sheep Nov – Dec 2025 ((varies by unit)
California Bighorn Sheep Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2025 (varies by unit)
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Sep 2025 – Feb 2026 (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
2025 May 23, 11:02 a.m. (PDT) March 21
2024 May 17, 10:41 a.m. (PDT) March 22
2023 May 19, 12:00 p.m. (PDT) March 17
2022 May 20  
2021 May 21, 10:50 a.m. (PDT)  
2020 May 20, 2:30 a.m. (PDT)  
2019 May 24, 1:05 a.m. (PDT)  
2018 May 25, 12:40 a.m. (PDT)  
2017 May 26, 4:05 p.m. (PDT)  
2016 May 27, 4:00 p.m. (PDT)  

6980 Sierra Center Pkwy
Reno, NV 89511
ph. 775-688-1500

 

Nevada Antelope Hunting 2025

2024 was a great year for big antelope in Nevada. A quick look at the Boone and Crockett record book shows three giant bucks taken from Nevada last fall. Those bucks officially scored 87 6/8”, 86 6/8”, and 86”. With a mild winter, it is looking like 2025 may be another great year to be hunting antelope in Nevada. The last couple of years have been really good for antelope hunters, but the big bucks are coming from more non-traditional trophy antelope areas.

The Northwestern Nevada antelope herd is still doing poorly compared to what those herds were like in the past. The populations and trophy quality are way down. In most of those units, you are going to have to work hard just to turn up a 75-78” buck. Due to the genetics, there is always the possibility of a giant, but overall, they are not producing trophy antelope. Much of the rest of the state is picking up the slack and producing some great bucks. The northeastern and central antelope units have been doing really well with numbers of quality bucks. There were a lot of 80”+ bucks taken throughout those areas in 2024. Hunters in these units are going to have to know what they are looking for in a trophy buck and be prepared to pass a lot of average bucks.

Nevada's Best Antelope Units from Our Application Service Team

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UNIT COMMENTS
11 Northwestern corner of the state. 75-80"+ bucks available. Population is down but slowly increasing. This unit always has potential for a book buck. The eastern side of the unit borders the Sheldon Antelope Refuge. This unit has a lot of public land with good access but is very remote country with some rough two-track roads. Look towards Massacre Lake to Sage Hen Spring and east to Fatty Martin Lake. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 3.
012-014 Northwestern corner of the state. Mostly 75-78"+ bucks available with typically a Boone and Crockett buck taken yearly in this unit. Population is down. It is a giant unit with antelope spread throughout areas that have water. The majority of the unit is public land with good access. Some wilderness areas and some very remote country. Expect to see a pile of wild horses on this hunt. Average days hunted were archery 5, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
15 Northwestern corner of the state. 75-78"+ bucks available. Population is down but is increasing. There is always potential for a book buck. Plenty of public land with good road access. Look towards Willow Lake, Garden Lake, the middle and west forks of Buffalo Creek, and Painter Flat. Some bigger bucks near the California border on the north end of the unit. Antelope can be really spread out due to so much water. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 3.
021, 022 Western portion of the state. 75-80" potential. The population is doing great, but the top end in this unit is really struggling to do so many tags. Always at least one big buck available due to tough access with some landlocked country as well as the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Both units have a lot of private land that can limit vehicle access. Plan on hunting with onXmaps. Average days hunted were archery 7, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
31 Northwestern portion of the state. Mostly 70-75"+ bucks with potential for something a little better. This unit is still struggling, and the population is down. Large public land unit with great access. Success rates and 15"+ bucks are typically lower than other units. Look towards the Montana Mountains, Double H Mountain, Kings River Valley, and the Bilk Creek Mountain. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 2, and rifle 3.
032, 034 Northwestern portion of the state. Mostly 70-75"+ bucks with potential for something a little better. The population and quality are down. This is a huge unit with a lot of public land with great access. Antelope are spread throughout both units in the foothills and open, high desert terrain. Some better bucks can be found at higher elevations in non-traditional antelope country. Typically, poor hunter success rates. Average days hunted were archery 5, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 4.
33 Northwestern corner of the state. 75-78"+ potential. Trophy quality and population are way down, but there is always an outside chance at a big buck due to great genetics. Good public land access but not a ton of road access. Plan on doing a lot of hiking to find a big buck. Some camping restrictions are in place. Look towards East Rock Springs Table, Gooch Table, Horse Heaven, Sage Hen Hills, Round Mountain, Fish Creek Table, and Catnip Mountain. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 5, early rifle 4, and late rifle 4.
35 Northwestern portion of the state. Mostly 70-75"+ bucks with potential for something a little better. The population and quality are down. A lot of public land, but the southeast portion of the unit has some private land. Good road access throughout the unit. Look towards the Slumbering Hills, Bloody Run Range, and the east face of the Jackson Mountains. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit that always hold antelope. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 2, and rifle 3.
041, 042 Northwestern corner of the state. 76-82"+ potential. The rifle hunt was combined for 2025 due to the population being way down. Always a chance at a Boone and Crockett buck. A giant unit with antelope scattered throughout. Plan on putting some miles on a truck to cover country looking for a special buck. Look towards Kumiva Valley, the Rosebud Canyon vicinity of the Kamma Mountains, and areas surrounding the Seven Troughs Range. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 2, and rifle 2.
043-046 Northwestern portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. This population and quality are great. A couple book bucks are taken each year. Large unit with a lot of public land with good access. Antelope are found from the valleys to the mountains anywhere you can find water. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit. Units 043 and 044 hold the most antelope. Average days hunted were archery 5, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 3.
51 Northeastern corner of the state. 76-80"+ potential. Population is down but slowly increasing. There are typically a couple big bucks available near the Oregon border. Large public land unit with great access. Look towards the Owyhee Desert, North Fork of the Little Humboldt Drainage, and Martin Creek Basin. Average days hunted were archery 4, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 2.
061, 062, 064, 071, 073 Northeastern corner of the state. 76-80"+ potential. The population is doing well, and tags have been increased. Expect to see a lot of antelope but mostly average bucks. A couple book bucks are taken here each year. Bigger bucks can be found in all the different subunits. This is a giant area that has antelope spread out in all the suitable habitat. Plenty of public land with good road access. Average days hunted were archery 7, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 3.
065, 142, 144 Northeastern corner of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. Population is doing well, and tags were doubled last year. Plan on looking over a lot of average bucks to find one of the big bucks available. Antelope are distributed across all units, but the higher population is in 065. Plenty of public land with good road access. The area around Table Mountain in unit 142 holds some good antelope. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
66 Northcentral portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. Lower antelope densities, but there is the potential for a Boone and Crockett buck. The Owyhee Desert is very remote country that does not have the best road access. The population is down. A lot of public land with good access. Look towards Josephine Reservoir, east of the Owyhee River, Silver Lake, and Shallow Lakes. Also, the country up on the Idaho border can produce a good buck. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
067, 068 Northcentral portion of the state. 76-82"+ bucks available. Book bucks are taken each year. Tags have doubled in the last two years, but there are still some big bucks available. This is a large unit with good access. Antelope are spread throughout the unit. The unit is mostly public land, but there is some private land as well. Look towards Rossi Mine to the Willow Creek area, north Boulder Valley, and the east side of the Izzenhood Range. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
072, 074, 075 Northeastern corner of the state. 75-80"+ bucks available. Population is down due to the tough winter a few years ago. Not as many antelope to look over, but there is always potential for a book buck. A lot of public land with good access. Antelope are spread throughout this giant unit. You will have to cover a lot of country to find a trophy. Most of the bucks are taken in the Pole Creek to Elk Mountain areas. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 2.
076, 077, 079, 081, 091 Northeastern corner of the state. 76-82"+ bucks available. Tag numbers have more than doubled in the last two years, but there were still a couple giant bucks taken here in 2024. The high tag numbers are going to affect the top end bucks. This unit borders Idaho’s best antelope unit. Public land with good access. Antelope are spread throughout, but most harvests come from the Montello and Jackpot Creek areas. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 3.
101-104, 108, 109, 144 Northeastern corner of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. Population is doing well and should see increased tag numbers. Huge unit with antelope spread throughout. Antelope are found in Huntington, Newark, Ruby, Long, Butte, and Clover Valleys. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit that always hold antelope. The area around the Ruby Lake Wildlife Refuge can sometimes hold a big buck. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 4, and rifle 2.
111-114 Eastern portion of the state. Mostly 75-78"+ bucks available with an occasional book buck being harvested. The population is coming back, and tags were doubled in 2024. Antelope are spread out throughout all four units. Good numbers of antelope can be found in Antelope, Snake and Spring Valleys. A lot of public land with good access. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit that always hold antelope. Average days hunted were archery 5, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 2.
131, 145, 163, 164 Central portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available with a couple of book bucks taken here over the last couple of years. The population is way down. This is a giant area with a few antelope spread throughout. Most of the unit is public land with good access. There are some private alfalfa farms that hold good bucks. Antelope are generally found in Antelope Valley, Little Smokey Valley, and Railroad Valley. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 3.
132-134, 245 Southcentral portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. The population is down, but a few bigger bucks are harvested every year. Plenty of public land with good access. Lower densities of antelope found throughout the unit. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit. Look towards Coal Valley, Garden Valley, Sand Springs Valley, and White River Valley. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 1, and rifle 3.
141, 143, 151-156 Central portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available with a number of book bucks taken again in 2024. This is the largest antelope population in the state with 300 rifle tags issued in 2024. There are always book bucks taken, but it is mostly a good hunt for an average to above average antelope. This is a huge unit with a lot of public land with good access. Look towards the South Cortez Range, Grass Valley, Kobeh Valley, and Crescent Valley. Average days hunted were archery 5, muzzleloader 2, and rifle 3.
161, 162 Central portion of the state. 78-80"+ bucks available. Population is way down, and the antelope can now be found in smaller pocketed areas outside of the private alfalfa farms in this unit that always hold antelope. Always the outside chance at a book buck. A lot of public land with good access. The majority of antelope are found in the Ralston and Monitor valleys. West Stone Cabin Valley and the west side of Little Fish Lake Valley also hold smaller populations. Average days hunted were archery 6, muzzleloader 2, and rifle 2.
171-173 Central portion of the state. 76-80"+ bucks available. This unit has produced book bucks nearly every year. The population is down. Plenty of public land with good access. Look towards Ione and Big Smokey valleys for the highest densities of antelope. There are some private alfalfa farms in Big Smokey Valley and northern Reese River Valley in this unit that hold a lot of antelope. Average days hunted were archery 8, muzzleloader 5, and rifle 2.
181-184 Western portion of the state. 75-78"+ bucks available. This is an increasing population with a couple 80-82"+ type bucks taken each year. This is a huge unit with antelope spread through the suitable habitat. There is a lot of public land with good access. Plan on looking over a ton of average bucks. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit that hold antelope. Average days hunted were archery 4, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 3.
251 Southcentral portion of the state. Mostly 75-78" bucks available with an outside chance at a book buck. Population is slowly increasing, and tag numbers increased last year. Antelope move on and off the Nellis Air Force Base, which is closed to the public. Access is good with plenty of public land. The majority of antelope in this unit can be found in the Stone Cabin and Reveille valleys. There are some private alfalfa farms in this unit that always hold antelope. Average days hunted were archery 3, muzzleloader 3, and rifle 2.

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Application Deadline for Nevada Antelope Hunting

The Nevada application deadline is May 8, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT).

 

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2025 Nevada Antelope Hunting Season Dates

NEVADA ANTELOPE SEASON DATES
Archery Aug 2025 (varies by unit)
Rifle Aug 22 – Sep 7, 2025 (varies by unit)
Muzzleloader Aug - Sep, 2025 (varies by unit)

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Nevada Antelope Hunting Draw

Nevada grows the biggest bucks on years when they have a mild winter. 2024 was mild, and it was a great antelope year. Right now, it is the middle of March and things are looking great for Nevada as they have been having another mild winter. 2025 is shaping up to be another good to great year as the antelope are already out feeding on all the spring green up. 2025 should be a great year to have a Nevada antelope tag in your pocket.

If you are after a book buck and don’t have a lot of time to scout and hunt, we recommend sticking with our top units – 041, 067, and 076. If you have time, almost all of the units in the table will produce 80”+ bucks in 2025. If you want great draw odds and a fun hunt, look at the draw odds table and pick the easier-to-draw unit. All units will produce nice bucks and have enough public land to have a good hunt.

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