Nevada
Over 80% public land, elite trophy mule deer mountain ranges, and premier desert bighorn sheep draws.
State Field Guide
Small Game & Upland Hunting in Nevada
Official Regulatory Authority
Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW)
The Nevada Chukar Tradition
Chukar Partridge
The rugged basin-and-range country of northern Nevada—including Pershing, Humboldt, and Elko counties—is legendary chukar territory where birds run through rocky volcanic scree.
Desert & Spring Oasis Quail
California & Gambel's Quail
Valley quail occupy northern riparian springs and willow bottoms, while Gambel's quail thrive in southern creosote washes.
High Desert Sage-Grouse
Greater Sage-Grouse
Nevada offers regulated autumn sage-grouse seasons across designated management units in high-altitude sagebrush valleys.
High Desert Speedsters
Black-tailed Jackrabbit & Cottontail
Jackrabbits are unprotected non-game animals open year-round, offering challenging fast-moving marksmanship practice.