Hunting in Nevada: Top Spots for Hunting in the Silver State

Hunters in Nevada have easy access to land assessment data. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website offers information for locating many species. Their information sheets on each animal include unit numbers, or land locations; descriptions of terrain, weather and vegetation; and hunter access instructions.

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In addition to the information provided on the sheets, anyone hunting in Nevada should be aware of basic information relevant to finding top spots.

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Deer, Elk, and Bear
There are more than 150 mountain ranges in the state, so hunting in Nevada offers large, grassy areas that make perfect deer habitats. Nevada's unique laws incorporate a tag system that dictates where specific game can be hunted. All Nevada-licensed hunters can apply for  tags that allow them to hunt for specific game, on specific lands, during the specific seasons established for each species. Any region designated for the tags will be light with hunters, increasing the odds for bagging big game, according to outdoorlife.com.

Ducks and Waterfowl
migratory birds look for landing spots that suit their needs, and the rainfall statistics for a given area directly relate to availability birds. Dry ponds do not attract ducks and geese, so monitor the rainfall and waterfall to evaluate bird lands. A call to the local NDOW agency can help you locate top spots when the weather cooperates.

This article is for information only. Please check current regulations before hunting.

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