Nevada deer draw deadline

Nevada has 2 draws that include deer. NDOW runs the draw: official application page.

NR guided mule deer draw (nonresident)

2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)

Deadline time
11:00 pm PT
Application window
Feb 9, 2026 to Mar 9, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Results
Mar 20, 2026 (2026 cycle)
2027 status
Not yet published
Point system
Bonus points (squared)
Who can apply
Nonresidents only
Date source
Confirm with agency Date from a hunting publication, not yet seen on the agency’s site. Confirm with the agency.Source: Boise Gun Club (cites NDOW reg 26-01)

Official application page for NR guided mule deer draw (nonresident)

Main draw

2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)

Deadline time
11:00 pm PT
Application window
Mar 23, 2026 to May 13, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Results
On or before May 29, 2026 (2026 cycle)
2027 status
Not yet published
Point system
Bonus points (squared)
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents
Date source
Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.Source: NDOW 2026-27 big game guide

Official application page for Main draw

Point system

Bonus points (squared). 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.

Hunters who drew a tag must file a harvest questionnaire before applying again.

Common questions

When is the Nevada deer draw deadline for 2027?
NR guided mule deer draw (nonresident): NDOW has not published the 2027 deadline yet. In the 2026 cycle the deadline was Mar 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm PT. Main draw: NDOW has not published the 2027 deadline yet. In the 2026 cycle the deadline was May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm PT.
What point system does Nevada use for deer?
Bonus points (squared).
When are Nevada deer draw results posted?
NR guided mule deer draw (nonresident): results for the 2026 draw: Mar 20, 2026. Main draw: results for the 2026 draw: On or before May 29, 2026.
Where do I apply for a Nevada deer tag?
Apply on the Nevada Department of Wildlife official site.

Apply on the official site

NDOW official application page

Dates on this page come from: eregulations.com

Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.

“2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)” means NDOW hasn't posted next year's date. We update this page when it does.

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