Nevada

Centerfire rifles of .24 caliber (6mm) or larger firing expanding soft-point or hollow-point ammunition are legal for all big game species. Minimum .270 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Mag, or .300 Win Mag recommended for trophy mule deer, elk, and desert bighorn sheep. Suppressors legal with ATF compliance. FMJ prohibited.

Minimum .45 caliber for deer, antelope, and sheep; minimum .50 caliber for elk. In-line muzzleloaders legal; however, Nevada regulations prohibit magnifying scopes during muzzleloader-only seasons (open iron sights or 1x non-magnified optics only). Black powder or approved black powder substitute only. Sabots legal.

Compound, recurve, and longbows with minimum 40 lb draw weight. Minimum arrow length 24 inches. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting diameter and fixed or mechanical cutting blades. Lighted nocks legal; laser aiming devices and electronic rangefinder sights attached to bows illegal.

Legal during any-legal-weapon firearms rifle seasons. Crossbows are prohibited during archery-only hunts unless the hunter possesses a certified Nevada Mobility-Impaired Crossbow Permit issued by NDOW. Minimum 125 lb draw weight and 14-inch stroke with broadheads meeting big game standards.

Centerfire handguns of .24 caliber or larger with minimum barrel length of 4 inches firing expanding ammunition. For big-game hunting, handguns firing magnum revolver cartridges (.357 Mag, .44 Mag) or bottleneck rifle cartridges are legal for spot-and-stalk big game.

10, 12, 16, 20 gauge shotguns firing rifled slugs legal for big game in short-range weapon hunt units. 10 gauge or smaller with non-toxic shot required for waterfowl in Stillwater Wildlife Management Area and Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.