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Nevada elk draw deadline
Nevada elk tags go through the main draw. NDOW runs the draw: official application page.
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
- Note
- Second draw Jun 8-15
- Date source
- Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.Source: NDOW 2026-27 big game guide
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 elk draw deadline for 2027?
- 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 elk?
- Bonus points (squared).
- When are Nevada elk draw results posted?
- Results for the 2026 draw: On or before May 29, 2026.
- Where do I apply for a Nevada elk 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.