Sub-species: Rio Grande
Tags: Most areas are limited quota. Some counties have an unlimited number of tags but applications can only be obtained from participating landowners.
Application Period: Jan 16 – 26
Electronic of Print at Home Fulfillment: YES
Hunter Education Required: Yes if born after Jan 1, 1960
Bag Limit: One bearded turkey
2026 Spring Season Dates: March 21 – May 3, varies by area
2025 Fall Season Dates: Oct 4-26 Paradise Valley of Humbolt County only
Special Youth Hunt: March 21-May 3, resident only
Special Disabled Hunt: No
Decoys Allowed: Yes
Tagging Instructions: Upon reaching game, immediately validate (punch) the tag or permit with a knife or other sharp object. Marking it with a pencil or pen is not acceptable.
Noteworthy Restrictions: Legal weapons for hunting wild turkey include: Longbow and arrow or shotgun no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge. Shot size no larger than number 2 pellet. Shot must be nontoxic while hunting on a wildlife management area. Nevada law prohibits carrying loaded rifles and shotguns in or on vehicles. Shotguns must be plugged (unable to hold more than 3 shells) in all Wildlife Management Areas regardless of species. Wild turkey harvest questionnaires are mandatory regardless of hunt success and can be submitted by logging into ndowlicensing.com. The Spring turkey harvest questionnaire deadline is May 31 following the close of the season. Failure to report a harvest questionnaire can result in a 1 year suspension and a $50 fee. Some counties have firearm discharge laws that must be followed in addition to hunting regulations. Many Units are open to resident hunting only.
775-688-1500
Licenses Needed to Hunt Turkeys
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Resident - Adult Hunting $38
Age 18 and older.
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Nonresident - Adult Hunting $155
Age 18 and older.
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Resident - Youth Combination License $15
Ages 12-17.
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Nonresident - Youth Combination License $15
Ages 12-17.
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Resident - Senior Combination License $15
Age 65 1/2 and older.
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Resident - Wild Turkey Tag $20
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Nonresident - Wild Turkey Tag $50
Resident | ||||
2026 Junior Spring Wild Turkey Hunt – 0138 | ||||
Open Counties | Season Dates (Inclusive) | Quota | Special Regulations and Information | |
Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County* | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 2 | Limit: One bearded wild turkey by tag only. Hunting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to sunset. Closed to nonresidents. Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. | |
Moapa Valley of Clark County** | March 21 – April 12, 2026 | 3 | ||
Units 102, and 065 within Elko County** | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 3 | ||
Unit 115 within White Pine County*** | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 1 | ||
Pershing County** | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 2 | ||
Units 151 and 152 of Lander County** | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 2 | ||
Unit 154 of Lander County* | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 1 | ||
Lincoln County | March 21 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | ||
* Applicants are advised that this hunt includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and other lands and properties within Hunt Unit 203. A portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands outside of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and permission should be obtained from applicable landowners if hunting on private lands. ** Applicants are advised that this hunt includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and other lands and properties within Hunt Unit 203. A portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands outside of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and permission should be obtained from applicable landowners if hunting on private lands. | ***Applicants are advised that this hunt includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and other lands and properties within Hunt Unit 203. A portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands outside of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and permission should be obtained from applicable landowners if hunting on private lands. Hunters must be 12 prior to the opening of the hunt season indicated and not attain their 18th birthday until after the last day of the hunt season indicated, pursuant to NAC 502.063. Applications for these tags or bonus points will only be accepted during the draw application periods. Remaining tags will not be issued. Hunt is closed to nonresidents. | |||
Resident | |||
2026 Wild Turkey Spring Hunt (Limited Entry) – Hunts 0131 & 0132 | |||
Open Counties | Season Dates (Inclusive) | Quota | Special Regulations and Information |
Unit 091 of Elko County** | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 2 | Limit: One bearded wild turkey by tag only. Hunting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to sunset. |
Unit 101 of Elko County** | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 2 | |
Unit 103 and 108 of Elko and White Pine County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
Units 102 and 065 of Elko County** | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 10 | |
Units 151 and 152 of Lander County** | March 28 – April 12, 2026 | 4 | |
Units 151 and 152 of Lander County** | April 25 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
Unit 154 of Lander County** | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
Units 223 and 231 of Lincoln County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
Units 241 and 242 of Lincoln County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 10 | |
That portion of hunt Unit 202 in Lyon County and Hunt Unit 204 | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County * | March 28 – April 5, 2026 | 3 | |
Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County * | April 11 – April 19, 2026 | 3 | |
Hunt Unit 203 of Lyon County * | April 25 – May 3, 2026 | 3 | |
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County** | March 21 – March 27, 2026 | 3 | |
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County** | March 28 – April 3, 2026 | 3 | |
Moapa Valley portion of Clark County** | April 4 – April 10, 2026 | 3 | |
Pershing County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 10 | |
Unit 115 of White Pine County** | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 4 | |
* Applicants are advised that this hunt includes the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and other lands and properties within Hunt Unit 203. A portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands outside of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and permission should be obtained from applicable landowners if hunting on private lands. | ** Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands and permission should be obtained from a landowner before applying for this hunt. | ||
Resident and Nonresident | |||
2026 Paradise Valley of Humboldt County | |||
Open Counties | Season Dates (Inclusive) | Quota | Special Regulations and Information |
Paradise Valley of Humboldt County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | Open | Limit: One bearded wild turkey by tag only. Hunting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to sunset. |
A Paradise Valley of Humboldt County application form is required. Hunters can obtain these forms from the participating landowners. A landowner must sign the application form. The form must be submitted through the mail or over the counter during business hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact NDOW at 775-688-1500 for more information. Tags will be available until the close of the season. Internet applications for the Paradise Valley of Humboldt County hunt will not be available. Only one person may apply on an application. Unless his or her privilege is limited or revoked pursuant to law, an eligible person may apply once for a type of hunt for Wild Turkey during a draw period. Only one person may apply on an application. Only one Wild Turkey tag per calendar year. | |||
Nonresident | |||
2026 Wild Turkey Spring Hunt (Limited Entry) | |||
Open Counties | Season Dates (Inclusive) | Quota | Special Regulations and Information |
Unit 102 & 065 of Elko County* | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 1 | Limit: One bearded wild turkey. Hunting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to sunset. Note: The result release date is February 13, 2026. |
Units 241-242 of Lincoln | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 1 | |
Moapa Valley Portion of Clark County* | March 21 – Mar. 27, 2026 | 1 | |
Pershing County | March 28 – May 3, 2026 | 1 | |
* Applicants are advised that a significant portion of the turkey population occurs on private lands and permission should be obtained from a landowner before applying for this hunt. | |||
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