Available tags, extra prizes and application deadline
Jason Schillinger was the lucky winner of the 2014 Nevada Silver State mule deer tag. He was guided by Greg Krogh with the help of Mossback Outfitters.
Besides for the normal state draw that could potentially leave you waiting a decade or more to pull a great tag, Nevada offers several additional opportunities to draw premium hunting tags. They are Partnership in Wildlife tags (PIW), Silver State Tags and Dream Tags. Money raised from these tag raffles goes to help preserve, protect and restore wildlife and their habitat in the state of Nevada.
The Silver State Tag allows hunters the opportunity to hunt one of four big game species (mule deer, elk, Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep and antelope) anywhere in the state. The winner also walks away with thousands of dollars worth of hunting gear and services? Talk about a win-win situation!
“These hunts alone are an amazing opportunity all by themselves,” said Chris Vasey, Conservation Education Division Chief. “But when you add all of the prizes donated by Nevada’s sportsmen’s groups, it becomes something you simply cannot pass up. Plus the money raised goes right back into helping Nevada’s wildlife.”
Even if you've already completed your regular 2017 Nevada hunting applications, you can still apply for the Silver State Tag raffles by logging back into NDOW Licensing.
Nevada’s Silver State Tag’s are very similar to the the state’s Heritage Tags or governor’s tags. The Silver State Tag enables you to hunt statewide with any weapon from August 1 to December 31. But, these tags are available at a lot lower price.
Application deadline: Apply during the regular big game tag application period by April 17, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. PST. Apply online here.
*Limited unit restrictions for sheep hunt.
Tag holders also can use their legal weapon of choice throughout the season’s duration – bow, muzzleloader or rifle.
Along with the tag itself, you can also win thousands of dollars in goods and services.
Desert bighorn sheep:
Sitka gear and Kenetrek boots (Wild Sheep Foundation), Minox spotting scope and binocular package (Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn), Browning .300 WM & Zeiss scope (Nevada Bighorns Unlimited), multiple guide services (Hide N Seek Outfitters / Deep Creek Outfitters, Nevada Guides Service and World Safaris), full body mount (Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy), Yeti Cooler (Elko Bighorns Unlimited), canvas bed roll, cot and back pack (NBU-Midas Chapter), Havalon knife (Nevada of the Desert Bighorn – Youth Chapter), Minimalist hunting pack, Instinct hat, Wilderness Athlete – Hydrate and Recover and Wilderness Athlete – Energy and Focus (Cabela's).
Elk:
Remington STS Camo 7mm (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – Ely Chapter), Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope, 15x50 Viper HD Binoculars, Skyline Tripod (includes fluid head), Ranger 1000 Laser Rangefinder (Vortex), shoulder mount (Trophy Room Services), KUIU Guide DCS jacket & attack pant, ICON Cap and Guide gloves (KUIU), Instinct Prestige hunting pack, Instinct hat, Wilderness Athlete – Hydrate and Recover and Wilderness Athlete – Energy and Focus (Cabela's) and a $500 gift card donated by Sportsworld in Ely.
Mule deer:
Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 spotting scope, 15x50 Viper HD binoculars, Skyline tripod (includes fluid head) and Ranger 1000 Laser Rangefinder (Vortex), shoulder mount (Wildlife Revolutions/Reno Nevada), KUIU Guide DCS jacket & Attack pant, ICON cap and Guide gloves (KUIU), Instinct Fast Tracker hunting pack and Instinct hat, Wilderness Athlete – Hydrate and Recover, Wilderness Athlete – Energy and Focus (Cabela’s), bedroll tarp and Yeti Cooler (Nevada Muleys).
Antelope:
Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 spotting scope, 15x50 Viper HD binoculars, Skyline tripod (includes fluid head), Ranger 1000 Laser Rangefinder (Vortex), Guide DCS jacket, Attack pant, ICON capand Guide Gloves (KUIU), Instinct Scout hunting pack and Instinct hat, Wilderness Athlete – Hydrate and Recover, Wilderness Athlete – Energy and Focus (Cabela’s).
Silver State Tag application fees will be deposited into the Wildlife Heritage Trust Account. Funds from this account must be used for the protection, propagation, restoration, transplantation, introduction and management of Nevada’s Wildlife. Funds are allocated and administered by NDOW and the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and from the Nevada Department of Wildlife habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license.
One antelope tag
One mule deer tag
One elk tag
One desert bighorn sheep*
Open to both resident and nonresident hunters
Apply during the Nevada big game application period here
Deadline: April 17, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. PST
Cost:
$30 for elk
$25 for antelope, mule deer or desert bighorn sheep
Each applicant may only apply once per species
You may apply even if they are in a waiting period for sheep, elk or antelope
