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Nevada big game draw deadlines
Nevada's squared bonus points mean any tag is possible to draw, even with few points. All applications go through NDOW's online licensing system.
- Agency
- Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW)
- Point system
- Bonus points (squared)
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
A nonresident guided mule deer draw closes in March. The main big game draw runs late March to mid-May, with a second draw in June.
Watch for
Hunters who drew a tag must file a harvest questionnaire before applying again.
Nevada deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | NR guided mule deer drawNonresident onlyCloses 11:00 pm PT | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: NDOW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
NDOW official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.