Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.340 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.340
Private preserves open to public during regular open season; charge may be made
Status: in_force

Any private shooting preserve licensed under NRS 504.300 to 504.380 , inclusive, shall not be closed to the general public during the regular open season, but a charge may be made for hunting on such preserve during the regular open season.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.400 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.400
Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area: Unlawful to hunt in Area without permit or certain documentation; fees for permits
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for any person to hunt in the Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area unless, at the time of entry and while hunting, the person carries upon his or her person: (a) An unexpired permit issued for that purpose on a form specified by the Department; or (b) Any other documentation specified by the Department as proof that the person has paid to the Department, for the period of licensing that includes the time the person is hunting, a fee that is equal to the amount of the fee required pursuant to subsection 4 for a seasonal permit or daily permit, as appropriate.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person under 16 years of age who is accompanied by a person who is carrying upon his or her person the permit or documentation required pursuant to subsection 1.

3. A permit issued pursuant to subsection 1 may be sold only by the Department or a person designated by the Department.

4. The Department shall charge and collect the following fees for issuing a permit pursuant to subsection 1: (a) Sixty dollars for a seasonal permit, the effective dates of which must, as determined by the Department, coincide with the license to hunt of the person purchasing the permit. (b) Fifteen dollars for a daily permit. The Department shall not make a daily permit specified in this paragraph available for purchase before the second Monday of the open season for ducks.

5. The fee required pursuant to subsection 4 is in addition to any fee required for a license or permit to hunt pursuant to NRS 502.240 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.393 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.393
Submission of certain information regarding holder of license to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of Department of Health and Human Services
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

The Department shall, upon request of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, submit to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services the name, address and social security number of each person who holds a master guide license or subguide license and any pertinent changes in that information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.172 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.172
Removal of member from office
Status: in_force

1. A member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause.

2. A member of the Commission must be removed from office for: (a) A conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 501.376 ; (b) A conviction of a gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 502.060 ; (c) A conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 504.395 ; or (d) Two or more convictions of violating the provisions of chapters 501 to 504, inclusive, of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.310 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.310
Live bait: Authority of Commission; permit required for sale
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may regulate or prohibit the use of live bait in fishing so that no undesirable species are introduced into the public waters of this State.

2. Any person engaged in the sale of live bait must first obtain a permit from the Department for the fee provided in NRS 502.240 . The permit may be revoked for any violation of regulations.

3. The Commission may prescribe the species which may be held or sold by the permittee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.222 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.222
Dream Tags: Voluntary donation of money by purchasing resource enhancement stamps; fee and form for stamps
Status: in_force

1. Any person may voluntarily donate money to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund by purchasing a resource enhancement stamp.

2. Resource enhancement stamps must be sold for a fee of $10 each by the Department and by persons authorized by the Department to sell the stamps. All money received by the Department for resource enhancement stamps pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

3. The Department shall determine the form of the stamps.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.210 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.210
Conditions for issuance of duplicate tags
Status: in_force

1. A duplicate tag may not be issued except as follows: (a) Upon receiving an affidavit of an applicant that a tag previously issued has been lost, stolen or destroyed and upon payment of a fee of $10, the Department shall issue a duplicate tag to the applicant. (b) Upon receiving an affidavit of an applicant that the applicant has not received the tag for which the applicant applied and paid the required fee, the Department may issue a duplicate tag to the applicant upon payment of a fee of $10.

2. The provisions of this section do not affect the issuance of a replacement tag pursuant to NRS 502.215 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.410 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.410
Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area: Deposit of money received from sale of permits
Status: in_force

1. Any money received by the Department pursuant to NRS 502.400 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

2. The Department: (a) Shall maintain separate accounting records for the receipt and expenditure of any money pursuant to this section or NRS 502.400 ; and (b) Must use the money to operate and manage the Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.061 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.061
Acquisition of license, tag or permit by person acting pursuant to power of attorney or other written instrument
Status: in_force

1. A person, for a fee or other form of compensation, may obtain or attempt to obtain on behalf of an applicant any license, tag or permit issued pursuant to this chapter only if the person acts pursuant to a power of attorney or other written instrument that: (a) Provides that the power of attorney or other written instrument is executed for the sole purpose of authorizing the person to apply in the State of Nevada on behalf of the applicant for a license, tag or permit for a specific season; (b) Provides that the power of attorney or other written instrument expires on February 28 of the year following the year in which the power of attorney or other written instrument is executed; and (c) Is acknowledged and includes a jurat as defined in NRS 240.0035 , or is otherwise certified.

2. Any license, tag or permit which is obtained by the use of a power of attorney or other written instrument that does not comply with the provisions of subsection 1 is void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.395 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.395
Acting as guide without license; penalty; forfeiture; revocation
Status: in_force

1. Any person who purposefully or knowingly acts as a master guide or as a subguide without first obtaining a license pursuant to NRS 504.390 is guilty of: (a) For a first offense, a gross misdemeanor. (b) For a second or subsequent offense, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

2. Any vessel, vehicle, aircraft, pack or riding animal or other equipment used by a person operating in violation of subsection 1 is subject to forfeiture upon the conviction of that person of a gross misdemeanor or felony if that person knew or should have known that the vessel, vehicle, aircraft, animal or equipment would be used in violation of subsection 1.

3. In addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 1, if a person is convicted of violating a provision of that subsection, the Commission shall: (a) Revoke any license, permit or privilege issued to that person pursuant to this title; and (b) Refuse to issue any new license, permit or privilege to the person for 5 years after the date of the conviction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.143 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.143
Creation and maintenance by Commission; power to permit access to and use of area; regulations
Status: in_force

1. To effectuate a coordinated and balanced program resulting in the maximum revival of wildlife in the State and in the maximum recreational advantages to the people of the State, the Commission has created and maintains state-owned wildlife management areas, and, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Interior and other federal agencies, has created and maintains other cooperative wildlife management areas.

2. The Commission may permit hunting, fishing or trapping on or within, or access to, occupancy and use of, areas so created and maintained.

3. The Commission may by regulation: (a) Establish, extend, shorten or abolish open seasons and closed seasons within such areas. (b) Establish, change or abolish bag and creel limits and possession limits in such areas. (c) Prescribe the manner and the means of taking wildlife in such areas. (d) Establish, change or abolish restrictions in such areas based upon sex, maturity or other physical distinctions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.013 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.013
Development and implementation of process to petition Department for determination whether a person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining license as fur dealer; imposition and waiver of fees; quarterly reports
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall develop and implement a process by which a person with a criminal history may petition the Department to review the criminal history of the person to determine if the person's criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a fur dealer's license pursuant to NRS 502.240 .

2. Not later than 90 days after a petition is submitted to the Department pursuant to subsection 1, the Department shall inform the person of the determination of the Department of whether the person's criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a license. The Department is not bound by its determination of disqualification or qualification and may rescind such a determination at any time.

3. The Department may provide instructions to a person who receives a determination of disqualification to remedy the determination of disqualification. A person may resubmit a petition pursuant to subsection 1 not earlier than 6 months after receiving instructions pursuant to this subsection if the person remedies the determination of disqualification.

4. A person with a criminal history may petition the Department at any time, including, without limitation, before obtaining any education or paying any fee required to obtain a license from the Department.

5. A person may submit a new petition to the Department not earlier than 2 years after the final determination of the initial petition submitted to the Department.

6. The Department may impose a fee of up to $50 upon the person to fund the administrative costs in complying with the provisions of this section. The Department may waive such fees or allow such fees to be covered by funds from a scholarship or grant.

7. The Department may post on its Internet website: (a) The requirements to obtain a license from the Department; and (b) A list of crimes, if any, that would disqualify a person from obtaining a license from the Department.

8. The Department may request the criminal history record of a person who petitions the Department for a determination pursuant to subsection 1. To the extent consistent with federal law, if the Department makes such a request of a person, the Department shall require the person to submit his or her criminal history record which includes a report from: (a) The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; and (b) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.

9. A person who petitions the Department for a determination pursuant to subsection 1 shall not submit false or misleading information to the Department.

10. The Department shall, on or before the 20th day of January, April, July and October, submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau in an electronic format prescribed by the Director, a report that includes: (a) The number of petitions submitted to the Department pursuant to subsection 1; (b) The number of determinations of disqualification made by the Department pursuant to subsection 1; (c) The reasons for such determinations; and (d) Any other information that is requested by the Director or which the Department determines would be helpful.

11. The Director shall transmit a compilation of the information received pursuant to subsection 10 to the Legislative Commission quarterly, unless otherwise directed by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.104 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.104
Authority for Commission to establish program for transfer of tag to hunt big game mammals to eligible qualified organizations for use by certain persons
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may adopt regulations establishing a program which authorizes a person to transfer his or her tag to hunt a big game mammal to an eligible qualified organization for use by a person who: (a) Has a disability or life-threatening medical condition; or (b) Is 16 years of age or younger and who is otherwise eligible to hunt in this State.

2. Any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, provisions setting forth the manner in which a qualified organization may apply for eligibility to participate in the program and allow a person to use a tag to hunt a big game mammal pursuant to subsection 1.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Disability ” means a permanent physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and requires the assistance of another person or a mechanical device for physical mobility. (b) “ Qualified organization ” means a nonprofit organization that demonstrates to the Commission in its application to participate in the program established pursuant to subsection 1 that it is recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and: (1) Provides opportunities to engage in various experiences to a person, regardless of age, who has a disability or life-threatening medical condition; or (2) Provides opportunities to engage in various experiences to a person who is 16 years of age or younger, with a preference for a person: (I) With a disability or life-threatening medical condition; or (II) Whose household income is not more than 150 percent of the federally designated level signifying poverty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.255 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.255
Disposition of fees for processing applications for tags
Status: in_force

The Department shall account separately for the money received from fees for processing applications for tags and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.253 , use that money only for the Department's direct and indirect costs associated with:

1. The system of applications and drawings for tags;

2. The Department's automated program for licensing and registration and titling of vessels; and

3. The issuance of licenses, permits and tags.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.149 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.149
Restricted nonresident deer tags: Guide to accompany hunter during hunt
Status: in_force

A restricted nonresident deer hunter must be accompanied at all times during the restricted nonresident deer hunt by the licensed master guide who cosigned the application or one of the master guide’s licensed subguides.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.3264 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.3264
Protection, propagation and management of trout: Use of money deposited from certain fees
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.3262 , all money deposited pursuant to NRS 502.3262 must be used for the protection, propagation and management of trout in this State and for the payment of any bonded indebtedness incurred therefor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.389 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.389
Sale, donation or retention of equipment seized as evidence
Status: in_force

1. Except for property described in NRS 501.3857 , equipment: (a) Seized as evidence in accordance with NRS 501.375 ; and (b) Not recovered by the owner within 1 year after it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, becomes the property of the Department.

2. The Department may: (a) Sell the equipment in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 333.220 ; (b) Donate equipment that is not dangerous to nonprofit organizations which benefit children; (c) Donate equipment that is not dangerous to children from low-income families who attend fishing clinics sponsored by the Department; or (d) Retain the equipment for authorized use by the Department. All money received from the sale of equipment must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

3. Any person of lawful age and lawfully entitled to reside in the United States may purchase the equipment, whether a prior owner or not.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.1812 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.1812
System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 501.1812 to 501.1818 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “ License ” means a license or tag issued by the Department for: (a) Recreational hunting or fishing; or (b) Taking fur-bearing mammals, trapping unprotected mammals or selling raw furs for profit.

2. “ Permit ” means a permit issued by the Department for recreational hunting or fishing.

3. “ Wildlife conviction ” means a conviction obtained in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State, including, without limitation, a conviction obtained upon a plea of nolo contendere or upon a forfeiture of bail not vacated in any such court, for a violation of: (a) A provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title other than a provision of NRS 502.370 , 502.390 , 503.185 , 503.310 or 504.295 to 504.398 , inclusive; or (b) A provision of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371 et seq., if the violation of that provision is based on a violation of a law or regulation of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.105 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.105
Alteration, erasure or defacement of license unlawful
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to alter, erase or deface any license after purchase and issuance. The legal validation of big game tags or other tags shall not be considered as an alteration, erasure or defacement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.003 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.003
“Alternative livestock” defined
Status: in_force

“ Alternative livestock ” means the following species, including subspecies, of the family Cervidae, if they are born and reared in captivity and raised on private property to produce meat or other by-products of animals or as breeding stock to produce alternative livestock:

1. Fallow deer ( Dama dama ).

2. Reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus ).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.1814 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.1814
System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Establishment and administration of system; assessment and deletion of points
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall establish and the Department shall administer and enforce a system of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions. The system must be uniform in its operation.

2. Pursuant to the schedule of demerit points established by regulation of the Commission for each wildlife conviction occurring within this State affecting any holder of a license, permit or privilege issued pursuant to this title, the Department shall assess demerit points for the 60-month period preceding a person's most recent wildlife conviction. Sixty months after the date of the conviction, the demerit points for that conviction must be deleted from the total demerit points accumulated by that person. The date of the conviction shall be deemed the date on which accumulated demerit points must be assessed. If a conviction of two or more wildlife violations committed at a single event is obtained, demerit points must be assessed for the offense having the greater number of demerit points.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.330 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.330
Safety for hunters: Requirements for license; completion of course in responsibilities of hunters
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.066 , no hunting license may be obtained by any person born after January 1, 1960, unless the person presents to the Department, or one of its authorized licensing agents: (a) A certificate of successful completion of a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters as provided by NRS 502.340 ; (b) An equivalent certificate of completion of a course in the responsibilities of hunters provided by: (1) Another state; (2) An agency of a Canadian province for the management of wildlife; or (3) An agency of a foreign country whose course of instruction meets or exceeds the standards established by the International Hunter Education Association, or its successor organization; or (c) A hunting license issued to the person in a previous year by the Department, another state or an agency of a Canadian province, which bears a number or other unique mark evidencing successful completion of a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters.

2. Any person who has been convicted of violating NRS 503.165 or 503.175 may not obtain a hunting license until the person has successfully completed a course in the responsibilities of hunters conducted pursuant to NRS 502.340 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.588 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.588
Duties of Governor
Status: in_force

The Governor shall review the programs which the Governor administers and, to the extent practicable, utilize such programs in furtherance of the purpose of NRS 503.584 to 503.589 , inclusive, and shall encourage other state and federal agencies to use their authorities in such a manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.150 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.150
Unlawful possession of wildlife without attached or validated tag; unlawful removal of tag
Status: in_force

1. Whenever tags are required for any species of wildlife, it is unlawful to have any of that species in possession without the correct tag. Before transporting any species of wildlife, or parts thereof, for which a tag is required, the holder of: (a) A paper tag must attach the tag to the animal; or (b) An electronic tag must validate the tag in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 502.160 . Possession of any species of wildlife, or parts thereof, for which a tag is required without an attached or validated tag, as applicable, is prima facie evidence that the game is illegally taken and possessed.

2. It is unlawful to remove any tag from any wildlife for reuse or to be in possession of excess tags or used tags.

3. Whenever tags are required for any species of fur-bearing mammal, possession of a pelt of that species without the tag attached thereto or validated, as applicable, is prima facie evidence that such pelt is illegally taken and possessed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.280 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.280
Resident Native Americans: Application for specialty combination hunting and fishing license; requirements for big game tags; consultation with tribes concerning proposed legislation; assistance of Department of Native American Affairs; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Any resident Native American of the State of Nevada may apply for a specialty combination fishing and hunting license. When applying for a specialty combination fishing and hunting license, the resident Native American shall exhibit a document issued in this State by the chair of a tribal council or chief of a Native American tribe, or an officer of a reservation, colony or educational institution, stating that the bearer is a resident Native American of the State of Nevada.

2. The Department shall issue a specialty combination fishing and hunting license to a resident Native American pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 502.240 pursuant to the same methods as the Department issues a specialty combination fishing and hunting license to a person pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 502.240 .

3. Before hunting for deer or big game off an Indian reservation in this State, all Native Americans must secure resident deer tags or other resident big game tags and pay the fee provided therefor in NRS 502.250 .

4. If the Department is considering whether to make any recommendations for proposed legislation relating to any fishing and hunting rights of a resident Native American or any Native American tribe in this State, the Department shall, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission: (a) Provide notice of the proposed action to each of those tribes or any other person specified in those regulations; and (b) Consult with each of those tribes and persons concerning the proposed action.

5. Upon request by the Department, the Department of Native American Affairs may provide information or assistance to the Department in carrying out the provisions of this section.

6. The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.245 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.245
Authority and immunity of Department; duty and liability of owner or possessor of wildlife
Status: in_force

1. Any species of wildlife, including alternative livestock, that: (a) Is released from confinement without the prior written authorization of the Department; or (b) Escapes from the possessor's control, may be captured, seized or destroyed by the Department if the Department determines that such actions are necessary to protect wildlife and the habitat of wildlife in this State.

2. The owner or possessor of such wildlife: (a) Shall report its escape immediately after receiving knowledge of the escape; and (b) Is liable for the costs incurred by the Department to capture, maintain and dispose of the wildlife and for any damage caused by the wildlife.

3. The Department is not liable for any damage to wildlife, or caused by wildlife, in carrying out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.333 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.333
Director: Appointment; qualifications; classification
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Department, who is its Chief Administrative Officer. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

2. The Governor shall select as Director a person having an academic degree in the management of wildlife or a closely related field, substantial experience in the management of wildlife and a demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency. When appointing the Director, the Governor may consider any person nominated by the Commission.

3. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.420 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.420
Fish screens: Installation and maintenance; unlawful acts
Status: in_force

1. Any person, firm or corporation owning in whole or in part any canal, ditch or any artificial watercourse, taking or receiving its waters from any river, creek or lake in which fish have been placed or may exist, shall place or cause to be placed, and such persons shall maintain at the intake or inlet of such canal, ditch or watercourse, a grating, screen or other device, either stationary or operated mechanically, of such construction, fineness, strength and quality as may be designated by the Department, to prevent any fish from entering such canal, ditch or watercourse.

2. If such person, firm or corporation, after due notice from the Department, fails to install or maintain such grating, screen or device, the Commission is authorized to enter upon lands adjacent to the inlet of such canal, ditch or watercourse, and may install therein, and thereafter maintain, such grating, screen or device as in the discretion of the Department is proper.

3. It is unlawful for any person or persons, except a game warden, to remove, tamper with, destroy or in any way molest such screens when the same have been installed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.580 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.580
Unlawful to set trap, snare or similar device within 200 feet of public road or highway; exception
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of this section, “ public road or highway ” means: (a) A highway designated as a United States highway. (b) A highway designated as a state highway pursuant to the provisions of NRS 408.285 . (c) A main or general county road as defined by NRS 403.170 .

2. It is unlawful for any person, company or corporation to place or set any trap, snare or similar device used for the purpose of trapping mammals within 200 feet of any public road or highway within this State.

3. This section does not: (a) Prevent the placing or setting of any trap, snare or similar device inside, along or near a fence which may be situated less than 200 feet from any public road or highway upon privately owned lands. (b) Apply to placing or setting a trap, snare or similar device by an employee or agent of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.322 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.322
Projects for waterfowl: Use of money deposited from certain fees
Status: in_force

1. Before the Department may undertake any project using money deposited pursuant to NRS 502.310 , it shall analyze the project and provide the Commission with recommendations as to the need for the project and its feasibility.

2. Money deposited pursuant to NRS 502.310 must be used for projects approved by the Commission for the protection, propagation and management of waterfowl and for the acquisition, development and preservation of wetlands in Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3845 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3845
Unlawful to bring into this State or possess carcasses or any part of carcasses of certain animals susceptible to chronic wasting disease from another state, territory or country; exceptions; destruction or removal
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for a person or any agent or employee of a person to knowingly: (a) Bring into this State the carcass or any part of the carcass of any of the following animals which were obtained in another state, territory or country: (1) An elk ( Cervus elaphus ); (2) A mule deer ( Odocoileus hemionus ); (3) A white-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ); (4) A moose ( Alces alces ); (5) Any alternative livestock; or (6) Any other animal which the State Quarantine Officer has, by regulation, declared to be susceptible to chronic wasting disease and prohibited from importation into this State; or (b) Possess any carcass or part of the carcass of any elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal brought into this State in violation of paragraph (a).

2. A person or any agent or employee of a person may bring into this State the following parts of the carcass of any elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal specified in subsection 1: (a) The meat of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal with no part of the spinal column, brain tissue or head attached, except that one or more bones of the legs or shoulders may be attached. (b) The hide or cape of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal with no part of the spinal column, brain tissue or head attached. (c) The clean skull plate of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal with antlers attached and no part of the brain tissue attached. (d) The antlers of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal with no meat or tissue other than antler velvet attached. (e) The taxidermy mount of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal with no meat or tissue other than antler velvet attached. (f) The upper canine teeth of the elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal, including, without limitation, the bugler, whistler and ivory teeth.

3. Any carcass or part of the carcass of an elk, deer, moose, alternative livestock or other animal knowingly brought into this State or knowingly possessed in this State in violation of this section may be seized, destroyed or sent out of this State by a game warden or any other law enforcement officer within 48 hours. The expense of seizing, destroying or removing the carcass or part of the carcass must be paid by the person or his or her agent or employee who knowingly brought the carcass or part of the carcass into this State or knowingly possessed the carcass or part of the carcass in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.1816 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.1816
System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Reduction of accumulated points; suspension or revocation of licenses, permits or privileges
Status: in_force

1. If a person accumulates 9 or more demerit points, but less than 12, the Department shall notify the person of that fact by certified mail. If, after the Department mails the notice, the person presents proof to the Department that he or she has, after his or her most recent wildlife conviction, successfully completed a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters approved by the Department, the Department shall deduct 4 demerit points from the person’s record. A person may attend a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters only once in 60 months for the purpose of reducing his or her demerit points.

2. If a person accumulates 12 or more demerit points before completing a course of instruction pursuant to subsection 1, the Department shall suspend or revoke any license, permit or privilege issued to the person pursuant to this title.

3. Not later than 60 days after the Department determines that a person has accumulated 12 demerit points, the Department shall notify the person by certified mail that the person’s privileges will be suspended or revoked. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Department shall suspend or revoke those privileges 30 days after it mails the notice.

4. Any person who receives the notice required by subsection 3 may submit to the Department a written request for a hearing before the Commission not later than 30 days after the receipt of the notice. If a written request for a hearing is received by the Department: (a) The suspension or revocation of the license, permit or privilege is stayed until a determination is made by the Commission after the hearing. (b) The hearing must be held within 60 days after the request is received.

5. The periods of suspension or revocation imposed pursuant to this section must run concurrently. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no license, permit or privilege may be suspended or revoked pursuant to this section for more than 3 years. The license, permit or privilege of a person who is convicted pursuant to NRS 501.376 of: (a) A gross misdemeanor may not be suspended or revoked for more than 5 years; (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), a felony may not be suspended or revoked for more than 10 years; or (c) Two or more felonies, arising from separate events, must be permanently revoked.

6. If the Department suspends or revokes a license, permit or privilege pursuant to this section, the period of suspension or revocation begins 30 days after notification pursuant to subsection 3 or a determination is made by the Commission pursuant to subsection 4. After a person's license, permit or privilege is suspended or revoked pursuant to this section, all demerit points accumulated by that person must be cancelled.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.037 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.037
Commercial preservation facility: Maintenance of records; inspection
Status: in_force

1. Any commercial preservation facility, including any cold storage locker, trailer or walk-in facility offered by any commercial enterprise as a service to its customers or as an attraction to that enterprise, receiving, possessing or having in custody any game mammals, game birds or game fish shall maintain accurate records showing the numbers and kind of such wildlife, the dates received and disposed of, and the names and addresses of the persons from whom such wildlife were received and to whom such wildlife were delivered.

2. Any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this title may enter such facilities at all reasonable hours and inspect the records, premises and operations.

3. The records required to be maintained must be retained by the person or persons responsible for their preparation and maintenance for a period of 1 year following the end of the open season on such wildlife received.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.341 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.341
Offices
Status: in_force

The headquarters of the Department must be maintained at such a location in the State, and other offices may be established throughout the State in such number and location, as will, in the opinion of the Director and the Commission, provide an efficient departmental operation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.260 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.260
Creation; number of members; officers
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby created a county advisory board to manage wildlife in each of the several counties.

2. In a county whose population: (a) Is less than 700,000, each board consists of three or five members, at the discretion of the board of county commissioners. (b) Is 700,000 or more, each board consists of five or seven members, at the discretion of the board of county commissioners.

3. A chair and vice chair must be selected by each board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.375 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.375
Powers and duties of game wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers
Status: in_force

1. Every game warden, sheriff and other peace officer of this State and its political subdivisions shall enforce the provisions of this title and seize any wildlife taken or held in possession in violation of those provisions.

2. Such an officer may: (a) With or without a warrant, conduct a reasonable search of any camp, structure, aircraft, vessel, vehicle, box, game bag or other package where the officer has reason to believe any wildlife taken or held in violation of any of the provisions of this title is to be found, and, for the purpose of such a search, may detain any aircraft, vessel or vehicle for a reasonable time. (b) Seize any such wildlife and any gun, ammunition, trap, snare, tackle, or other device or equipment whose presence indicates that a violation of any provision of this title has occurred. Except for property described in NRS 501.3857 , property seized pursuant to this subsection may be held only for evidence and may be recovered by the owner within 1 year after it is no longer needed for that purpose. The Department shall, within 30 days after the property is no longer needed, send a written notice to the owner of the property that informs the owner of the owner’s right to recover the property.

3. A dwelling house may be searched only pursuant to a warrant or as otherwise provided by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.063 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.063
Submission of certain information regarding holder of license or permit to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of Department of Health and Human Services
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions. >

The Department shall, upon request of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, submit to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services the name, address and social security number of each person who holds a license or permit to hunt, fish or trap, or a license to practice commercial taxidermy, and any pertinent changes in that information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.013 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.013
“Chumming” defined
Status: in_force

“ Chumming ” means the placing in the water of fish, parts of fish or other material upon which fish feed, for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area in order that they may be taken.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.030 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.030
“Fishes,” “fishing,” “fished” and “to fish” defined
Status: in_force

The words “ to fish ” and their derivatives, “ fishes ,” “ fishing ” and “ fished ,” mean catching, taking, capturing, killing, injuring or crippling of a fish or game amphibian, and every attempt to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.585 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.585
Placement of animal threatened with extinction on list of fully protected species; special permit for capture, removal or destruction
Status: in_force

A species or subspecies of native fish, wildlife and other fauna must be regarded as threatened with extinction when the Commission, after consultation with competent authorities, determines that its existence is endangered and its survival requires assistance because of overexploitation, disease or other factors or its habitat is threatened with destruction, drastic modification or severe curtailment. Any animal so declared to be threatened with extinction must be placed on the list of fully protected species, and no member of its kind may be captured, removed or destroyed at any time by any means except under special permit issued by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.175 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.175
Penalty for discharging firearm from or over federal or state highway or county road
Status: in_force

Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 202.287 , a person who discharges a firearm from, upon, over or across any federal highway, state highway as described in NRS 408.285 , or main or general county road as designated in NRS 403.170 , is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.066 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.066
Issuance of apprentice hunting license; fee
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall issue an apprentice hunting license to a person who: (a) Is 12 years of age or older; (b) Has not previously been issued a hunting license by the Department, another state, an agency of a Canadian province or an agency of any other foreign country, including, without limitation, an apprentice hunting license; and (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, is otherwise qualified to obtain a hunting license in this State.

2. The Department shall charge and collect a fee in the amount of $15 for the issuance of an apprentice hunting license.

3. An apprentice hunting license authorizes the apprentice hunter to hunt in this State as provided in this section.

4. It is unlawful for an apprentice hunter to hunt in this State unless a mentor hunter accompanies and directly supervises the apprentice hunter at all times during a hunt. During the hunt, the mentor hunter shall ensure that: (a) The apprentice hunter safely handles and operates the firearm or weapon used by the apprentice hunter; and (b) The apprentice hunter complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning hunting and the use of firearms.

5. A person is not required to complete a course of instruction in the responsibilities of hunters as provided in NRS 502.340 to obtain an apprentice hunting license.

6. The issuance of an apprentice hunting license does not: (a) Authorize the apprentice hunter to obtain any other hunting license; (b) Authorize the apprentice hunter to hunt any animal for which a tag is required pursuant to NRS 502.130 unless he or she participates in a program established pursuant to NRS 502.104 ; or (c) Exempt the apprentice hunter from any requirement of this title.

7. The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Accompanies and directly supervises ” means maintains close visual and verbal contact with, provides adequate direction to and maintains the ability readily to assume control of any firearm or weapon from an apprentice hunter. (b) “ Apprentice hunter ” means a person who obtains an apprentice hunting license pursuant to this section. (c) “ Mentor hunter ” means a person 18 years of age or older who holds a hunting license issued in this State and who accompanies and directly supervises an apprentice hunter. The term does not include a person who holds an apprentice hunting license pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.010 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.010
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“ Board ” means the county advisory board to manage wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.105 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.105
Commission to establish policies and adopt regulations
Status: in_force

The Commission shall establish policies and adopt regulations necessary to the preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife and its habitat. In establishing such policies and adopting such regulations, the Commission must first consider the recommendations of the Department, the county advisory boards to manage wildlife and other persons who present their views at an open meeting of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.350 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.350
Safety for hunters: Fees
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may authorize an instructor to collect a fee of not more than $10 from each person obtaining instruction in the responsibilities of hunters.

2. The Commission may authorize the imposition of an administrative fee of not more than $10 for the issuance of a duplicate certificate of successful completion of the course.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.103 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.103
Authority for Commission to establish program for transfer, deferral or return of tag to hunt big game mammals if extenuating circumstances apply
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may adopt regulations establishing: (a) Conditions or events which are extenuating circumstances; (b) A process through which a big game hunter who claims an extenuating circumstance may provide documentation to the Department which shows that his or her condition or event qualifies as an extenuating circumstance; (c) A program through which a big game hunter who has proven that he or she qualifies for an extenuating circumstance pursuant to paragraph (b) may: (1) Transfer his or her tag to another person who is otherwise eligible to hunt a big game mammal in this State; (2) Defer his or her use of the tag to the next applicable open season; or (3) Return his or her tag to the Department for restoration by the Department of any bonus points that he or she used to obtain the tag that is being returned; and (d) A process through which a family member of a deceased big game hunter may provide documentation to the Department of the death of the big game hunter and transfer the tag of the deceased big game hunter to another person who is otherwise eligible to hunt a big game mammal in this State.

2. If a big game hunter transfers his or her tag to another person pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (c) of subsection 1, the big game hunter may not charge a fee or receive any compensation for such a transfer.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Big game hunter ” means a person who holds a tag. (b) “ Extenuating circumstance ” means any injury, illness or other condition or event, as determined by the Commission, of a big game hunter or a family member of a big game hunter that causes the big game hunter to be unable to use his or her tag. The term includes, without limitation, the death of the big game hunter. (c) “ Family member ” means: (1) A spouse of the big game hunter; (2) A person who is related to the big game hunter within the first degree of consanguinity; or (3) A stepchild of the big game hunter. (d) “ Tag ” means a tag to hunt a big game mammal in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.384 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.384
Unlawful possession of certain wildlife from another state or country
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to possess in Nevada any wildlife that was acquired, hunted, taken or transported from another state or country in violation of any law or regulation of that state or country.

2. As used in this section, “ wildlife ” has the meaning ascribed to the term in the applicable law or regulation of the state or country of its origin.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.219 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.219
Dream Tags: Establishment of program; administration of program by Department; award of Dream Tags by raffle by certain nonprofit organizations; annual report
Status: in_force

1. A program is hereby established for the issuance of additional big game tags each year to be known as “Dream Tags.” The program must provide: (a) For the issuance of Dream Tags to either a resident or nonresident of this State; (b) For the issuance of one Dream Tag for each species of big game for which 50 or more tags were available under the quota established for the species by the Commission during the previous year; and (c) For the sale of Dream Tags to a nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.

2. The Department shall administer the program and shall take such actions as the Department determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 502.222 and 502.225 .

3. A nonprofit organization established through the Community Foundation of Western Nevada which is exempt from taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and which has as its principal purpose the preservation, protection, management or restoration of wildlife and its habitat may purchase such Dream Tags from the Department, at prices established by the Department, subject to the following conditions: (a) The nonprofit organization must agree to award the Dream Tags by raffle, with unlimited chances to be sold for $5 each. (b) The nonprofit organization must agree to enter into a contract with a private entity that is approved by the Department which requires that the private entity agree to act as the agent of the nonprofit organization to sell chances to win Dream Tags, conduct any required drawing for Dream Tags and issue Dream Tags. For the purposes of this paragraph, a private entity that has entered into a contract with the Department pursuant to NRS 502.175 to conduct a drawing and to award and issue tags or permits as established by the Commission shall be deemed to be approved by the Department. (c) All money received by the nonprofit organization from the proceeds of the Dream Tag raffle, less the cost of the Dream Tags purchased by the nonprofit organization and any administrative costs charged by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, must be used for the preservation, protection, management or restoration of game and its habitat, as determined by the Advisory Board on Dream Tags created by NRS 502.225 .

4. All money received by the Department for Dream Tags pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

5. The nonprofit organization shall, on or before February 1 of each year, report to the Department and the Interim Finance Committee concerning the Dream Tag program, including, without limitation: (a) The number of Dream Tags issued during the immediately preceding calendar year; (b) The total amount of money paid to the Department for Dream Tags during the immediately preceding calendar year; (c) The total amount of money received by the nonprofit organization from the proceeds of the Dream Tag raffle, the amount of such money expended by the nonprofit organization and a description of each project for which the money was spent; and (d) Any recommendations concerning the program or necessary legislation.

6. As used in this section, “ big game tag ” means a tag permitting a person to hunt any species of pronghorn antelope, bear, deer, mountain goat, mountain lion, bighorn sheep or elk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.5835 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.5835
Suspension of permit or license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit or license
Status: in_force

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1. If the Department receives a report issued pursuant to NRS 425.510 that provides for the suspension of all recreational licenses and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a permit or license issued pursuant to NRS 503.582 or 503.583 , the Department shall deem the permit or license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the report was issued unless the Department receives notice from the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.510 stating that the holder of the permit or license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Department shall reinstate a permit or license issued pursuant to NRS 503.582 or 503.583 that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.510 if the Department receives a notice issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.510 stating that the person whose permit or license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.242 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.242
Unlawful to hunt alternative livestock
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to hunt any alternative livestock reared on or derived from a farm or other operation that raises alternative livestock.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.270 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.270
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

The members of the board must be citizens of Nevada and bona fide residents of the county from which appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.398 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.398
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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1. If the Department receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a master guide license or subguide license, the Department shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Department receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Department shall reinstate a master guide license or subguide license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Department receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.242 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.242
Wildlife habitat rehabilitation, restoration and monitoring: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits in Wildlife Account
Status: in_force

1. On or before August 30 of each year, an amount of money which is equal to 5.25 percent of the fees charged and collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year for hunting, trapping, fishing or combination hunting and fishing licenses or limited permits pursuant to NRS 502.240 must be accounted for separately, deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account and, except as otherwise provided in this subsection and NRS 502.294 and 502.310 , used by the Department for the purposes of wildlife habitat rehabilitation and restoration. Each year, not more than 18 percent of the money credited to the Wildlife Account from any revenue received pursuant to this subsection may be used to monitor wildlife and its habitat for those purposes.

2. The money in the Wildlife Account credited pursuant to this section remains in the Account and does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.636 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.636
Dogs running at large: Unlawful to permit tracking, harassing or killing of wildlife in state-owned area for management of wildlife
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to permit such dog to run at large if such dog is actively tracking, pursuing, harassing, attacking or killing any wildlife in a state-owned wildlife management area, as provided in NRS 504.143 .

2. Any such dog running at large may be destroyed by any peace officer, without criminal or civil liability therefor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.010 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.010
License or permit required for hunting or fishing; exceptions; limitations on hunting by minors
Status: in_force

1. A person who hunts or fishes any wildlife without having first procured a license or permit to do so, as provided in this title, is guilty of a misdemeanor, except that: (a) A license to hunt or fish is not required of a resident of this State who is under 12 years of age, unless required for the issuance of tags as prescribed in this title or by the regulations of the Commission. (b) A license to fish is not required of a nonresident of this State who is under 12 years of age, but the number of fish taken by the nonresident must not exceed 50 percent of the daily creel and possession limits as provided by law. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6 or 7 of NRS 202.300 and NRS 502.066 , it is unlawful for any child who is under 18 years of age to hunt any wildlife with any firearm, unless the child is accompanied at all times by the child's parent or guardian or is accompanied at all times by an adult person authorized by the child's parent or guardian to have control or custody of the child to hunt if the authorized person is also licensed to hunt. (d) A child under 12 years of age, whether accompanied by a qualified person or not, shall not hunt big game in the State of Nevada unless he or she participates in a program established pursuant to NRS 502.104 . This section does not prohibit any child from accompanying an adult licensed to hunt. (e) The Commission may adopt regulations setting forth: (1) The species of wildlife which may be hunted or trapped without a license or permit; or (2) The circumstances under which a person may fish without a license, permit or stamp in a lake or pond that is located entirely on private property and is stocked with lawfully acquired fish. (f) The Commission may declare 1 day per year as a day upon which persons may fish without a license to do so.

2. This section does not apply to the protection of persons or property from unprotected wildlife on or in the immediate vicinity of home or ranch premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.339 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.339
Director: Exercise of powers of Commission in emergency; designation of deputies and game wardens
Status: in_force

The Director may:

1. In cases of emergency, with the prior approval of the Governor, exercise the powers of the Commission until such time as the Commission meets or the emergency ends.

2. Designate an employee or employees of the Department to act as the Director’s deputy or deputies. In the Director's absence or inability to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, the powers and duties devolve upon the Director’s deputy or deputies.

3. Designate persons outside the Department as game wardens if, in the Director’s opinion, the need for such designations exists.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.171 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.171
Appointment and qualifications of members; officers
Status: in_force

1. A county advisory board to manage wildlife shall submit written nominations for appointments to the Commission upon the request of the Governor and may submit nominations at any other time.

2. After consideration of the written nominations submitted by a county advisory board to manage wildlife and any additional candidates for appointment to the Commission, the Governor shall appoint to the Commission: (a) One member who is actively engaged in and possesses experience and expertise in advocating issues relating to conservation; (b) One member who is actively engaged in farming; (c) One member who is actively engaged in ranching; (d) One member who represents the interests of the general public; and (e) Five members who during at least 3 of the 4 years immediately preceding their appointment held a resident license to fish or hunt, or both, in Nevada.

3. The Governor shall not appoint to the Commission any person who has been convicted of: (a) A felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 501.376 ; (b) A gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 502.060 ; (c) A felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 504.395 ; or (d) Two or more violations of the provisions of chapters 501 to 504, inclusive, of NRS, during the previous 10 years.

4. Not more than three members may be from the same county whose population is 700,000 or more, not more than two members may be from the same county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, and not more than one member may be from the same county whose population is less than 100,000.

5. The Commission shall annually select a Chair and a Vice Chair from among its members. A person shall not serve more than two consecutive terms as Chair.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.631 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.631
Dogs running at large: Unlawful to permit tracking, harassing or killing of big game mammal
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 503.150 , it is unlawful for the owner of any dog to permit such dog to run at large if such dog is actively tracking, pursuing, harassing, attacking or killing any big game mammal within this State.

2. Any such dog running at large may be destroyed by any peace officer without criminal or civil liability therefor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3855 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3855
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the penalties provided for the violation of any of the provisions of this title, every person who: (a) Unlawfully kills or possesses a trophy big game mammal is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $30,000; or (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (a) or NRS 503.610 , unlawfully kills or possesses a big game mammal, moose, bobcat, swan or eagle is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $250 but less than $5,000.

2. For the unlawful killing or possession of fish or wildlife not included in subsection 1, a person is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000.

3. For hunting, fishing or trapping without a valid license, tag or permit, a person is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than the amount of the fee for the license, tag or permit required for the activity in which the person engaged.

4. Every court, before whom a defendant is convicted of unlawfully killing or possessing any wildlife, shall order the defendant to pay the civil penalty in the amount stated in this section for each mammal, bird or fish unlawfully killed or possessed. The court shall fix the manner and time of payment.

5. The Department may attempt to collect all penalties and installments that are in default in any manner provided by law for the enforcement of a judgment.

6. If a person who is ordered to pay a civil penalty pursuant to this section fails to do so within 90 days after the date set forth in the order, the Department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew any license, tag, permit, certificate or other document or privilege otherwise available to the person pursuant to this title or chapter 488 of NRS .

7. Each court that receives money pursuant to the provisions of this section shall forthwith remit the money to the Department which shall deposit the money with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

8. As used in this section, “ trophy big game mammal ” means a mule deer with an outside antler measurement of at least 24 inches, a bighorn sheep of any species with at least one horn exceeding a half curl, a Rocky Mountain elk with at least six antler points on one antler, a pronghorn antelope with at least one horn which is more than 14 inches in length, a mountain goat or a black bear. As used in this subsection: (a) “ Antler ” means any bony growth originating from the pedicle portion of the skull of a big game mammal that is annually cast and regenerated as part of the annual life cycle of the big game mammal. (b) “ Antler point ” means a projection which is at least 1 inch in length with the length exceeding the width of its base, excluding the first point on the main beam commonly known as the eye guard on mule deer. (c) “ Horn exceeding a half curl ” means a horn tip that has grown at least through 180 degrees of a circle determined by establishing a parallel reference line from the base of the horn and measuring the horn tip to determine whether the horn tip has grown at least to the projection of the reference line. (d) “ Outside antler measurement ” means the perpendicular measurement at right angles to the center line of the skull of a deer at the widest point between the main antler beams or the antler points off the main antler beams.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.015 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.015
Qualifications for resident licenses, tags and permits
Status: in_force

1. For the purpose of issuing and using resident licenses, tags or permits pursuant to this chapter, a person is considered to be a resident of the State of Nevada if: (a) The person is a citizen of, or is lawfully entitled to remain in, the United States; and (b) During the 6 months next preceding the person's application to the Department for a license, tag or permit, the person: (1) Maintained his or her principal and permanent residence in this State; (2) Was physically present in this State, except for temporary absences; and (3) Did not purchase or apply for any hunting, fishing or trapping privilege or entitlement conditional upon residency from another state, country or province.

2. A person who does not maintain his or her principal and permanent residence in Nevada but who is attending an institution of higher learning in this State as a full-time student is eligible for a resident license, tag or permit if, during the 6 months next preceding the person's application to the Department for a license, tag or permit, the person: (a) Was physically present in Nevada, except for temporary trips outside of the State; and (b) Did not purchase or apply for any hunting, fishing or trapping privilege or entitlement conditional upon residency from another state, country or province.

3. A resident license, tag or permit issued by this State is void if the person to whom it was issued establishes or maintains his or her principal and permanent residence in and obtains any hunting, fishing or trapping privilege or entitlement conditional on residency from another state, country or province.

4. As used in this section, “ principal and permanent residence ” means a place where a person is legally domiciled and maintains a permanent habitation in which the person lives and to which the person intends to return when he or she leaves the state in which the permanent habitation is located. The term does not include merely owning a residence in a state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.583 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.583
Falconry license for practicing falconry or training birds of prey: Requirement; fee; limit; banding; limitations on capture and killing; exception in regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who practices falconry or trains birds of prey must obtain a falconry license from the Department upon payment of a license fee as provided in NRS 502.240 .

2. The licensee, under permit, may obtain from the wild only two birds per year. All such birds of prey must be banded in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.

3. Birds of prey may not be taken, captured or disturbed during the months in which they breed.

4. This section does not prohibit the capture or killing of a hawk or an owl by holders of scientific collecting permits.

5. The Commission may adopt regulations authorizing a person to practice falconry or train birds of prey without obtaining a falconry license pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.075 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.075
Issuance of hunting licenses to persons who are blind
Status: in_force

The Department shall issue to a person who is blind, as defined in subsection 6 of NRS 361.085 , a hunting license which:

1. Authorizes a person selected by the person who is blind to hunt on his or her behalf if: (a) The person selected is a resident of the State of Nevada and possesses a valid Nevada hunting license; and (b) The person who is blind is in the company of or in the immediate area of the person selected.

2. Is issued pursuant and subject to regulations prescribed by the Commission.

3. Contains the word “Blind” printed on the face of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.120 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.120
Penalty for refusal to exhibit license, permit, wildlife or equipment on demand; penalty for failure to have license or permit in possession
Status: in_force

1. Each person required to have a license or permit as provided in this title who, while engaged in any activity regulated by this title, refuses to exhibit the license or permit, any wildlife which the person may have in his or her possession, or any weapon, ammunition, device or apparatus in his or her possession which may be used for any activity regulated by this title, upon the demand of any officer authorized to enforce the fish and game laws of this State, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Each person required to have a license or permit as provided in this chapter who, while engaged in any activity regulated by this title, fails to have the license or permit in his or her possession is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person charged with violating this subsection may not be convicted if the person produces in court a license or permit previously issued to the person and valid at the time of his or her arrest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.298 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.298
Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Posting reports summarizing projects
Status: in_force

The Department shall, not later than February 1 of each odd-numbered year, post on the Internet website maintained by the Department a report summarizing any projects undertaken pursuant to NRS 502.296 , including, without limitation, the receipt and expenditure of money and public benefits achieved by those projects.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.120 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.120
Hunting game mammals: Designation of sex, age and physical characteristics of mammals which may be taken
Status: in_force

1. Open seasons as provided pursuant to this title for game mammals may designate the sex and age class or any obvious physical characteristic for the mammals which may be taken.

2. With regard to game mammals, the Commission may adopt regulations defining “bucks only” and “antlerless” mammals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.290 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.290
Meetings
Status: in_force

The board shall meet before each meeting of the Commission and at such other times as the chair may call or the Commission may request.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.010 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.010
License required to engage in business as fur dealer; resident or nonresident dealer; regulations
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to engage in, carry on or conduct wholly or in part the business of buying, selling, trading or dealing, within this State, in the raw skins or pelts of any wild mammal without first obtaining a fur dealer's license pursuant to NRS 502.240 .

2. If the dealer resides in, or if the dealer’s principal place of business is within this State, the dealer is a resident fur dealer.

3. All other fur dealers are nonresident fur dealers.

4. The Commission may adopt regulations concerning the licensing, operating and recordkeeping of fur dealers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.575 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.575
Sale of live beaver by Department
Status: in_force

The Department, with the approval of the Commission, may sell live beaver.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.354 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.354
Receipt, deposit and expenditure of money
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, the Department shall receive, deposit and expend all money provided by law for the administration of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS , pursuant to the authority contained in NRS 501.356 and in accordance with the Commission's policy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.142 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.142
Establishment of program for issuance of special incentive elk tags
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program pursuant to which the Department will issue special incentive elk tags. The regulations must: (a) Set forth the application and annual review processes for the issuance of special incentive elk tags. (b) Require that an application for a special incentive elk tag must be accompanied by: (1) The fee charged for an elk tag pursuant to NRS 502.250 ; and (2) Any administrative fee charged in connection with the issuance of an elk tag pursuant to this chapter. (c) Provide for the issuance of a special incentive elk tag only to a person who: (1) Lawfully owns, leases or manages private land within an actual elk use area; and (2) If that private land blocks reasonable access to adjacent public land, provides reasonable access through the private land to allow a person or hunting party possessing a valid elk tag to hunt elk on the adjacent public land. (d) Establish criteria for the issuance of special incentive elk tags based upon: (1) The number of elk using private land controlled by the applicant; (2) The number of days the elk use private lands of the applicant in a calendar year; (3) The total number of elk; and (4) Limiting the number of special incentive elk tags issued in each calendar year to not more than one-half of the bull elk tags issued in that calendar year, within the actual elk use area in the unit or units of the management area or areas in which the private land is located. (e) Provide that special incentive elk tags are valid for both sexes of elk. (f) Prohibit a person who has, within a particular calendar year, applied for or received compensation pursuant to NRS 504.165 as reimbursement for damage caused by elk to private land from applying, within the same calendar year, for a special incentive elk tag for the same private land. (g) Allow a group of owners, lessees and managers of private land to qualify for a special incentive elk tag for their combined lands. (h) Ensure that the issuance of special incentive elk tags will not result in the number of bull elk tags issued in any year being reduced to a number below the quota for bull elk tags established by the Commission for 1997. (i) Provide that a person to whom a special incentive elk tag is issued by the Commission pursuant to this section may: (1) If the person holds a valid hunting license issued by this State, use the special incentive elk tag himself or herself; or (2) Sell the special incentive elk tag to another person who holds a valid hunting license issued by this State at any price upon which the parties mutually agree. (j) Require that a person who is issued a special incentive elk tag must hunt: (1) During the open season for elk. (2) In the unit or units within the management area or areas in which the private land is located. (k) Provide for the appointment of an arbitration panel to resolve disputes between persons who apply for special incentive elk tags and the Department regarding the issuance of such tags.

2. As used in this section, “ actual elk use area ” means an area in which elk live, as identified and designated by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.185 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.185
Inapplicability to certain alternative livestock and game mammals
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section and NRS 504.155 and 504.165 do not apply to:

1. Alternative livestock; or

2. Game mammals not native to this State,

that are held in captivity for purposes other than as required by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.015 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.015
Interference with person lawfully hunting or trapping
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 503.454 , it is unlawful for a person, or a group of people acting together, to intentionally interfere with another person who is lawfully hunting or trapping. For the purpose of this subsection, hunting or trapping is “lawful” only if permitted by the owner or person in possession of the land, other than the government, in addition to any requirement of license or permit from a public authority.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any incidental interference arising from lawful activity by users of the public land, including without limitation ranchers, miners or persons seeking lawful recreation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.040 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.040
License agents: Regulations; duties; fees; inspections
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing: (a) The procedures for applying to become a license agent. (b) The standards to be met by license agents in the performance of their duties. (c) The requirements for the furnishing of surety bonds by license agents. (d) The manner of remitting money to the Department. (e) The manner of accounting for licenses, tags, stamps, permits and other documents received, issued, sold or returned. A license agent's authority may be revoked by the Department for the agent’s failure to abide by the regulations of the Commission. The agent may appeal to the Commission for reinstatement.

2. An application to become a license agent must be accompanied by a fee of $100 for processing the application.

3. A license agent designated by the Department is responsible for the correct issuance of all licenses, tags, stamps, permits and other documents entrusted to the agent and, so far as the agent is able, for ensuring that no licenses are issued upon the false statement of an applicant. Before issuing any license, the license agent shall satisfy himself or herself of the identity of the applicant and the place of the applicant’s residence, and may require any applicant to present proof of the applicant’s identity and residence.

4. A license agent is responsible to the Department for the collection of the correct and required fee, for the safeguarding of the money collected by the agent and for the prompt remission to the Department for deposit in accordance with NRS 501.356 of all money collected. The Department shall furnish to the license agent receipts for all money which the agent remits to it. A license agent shall furnish a receipt to the Department of all licenses, tags, stamps, permits and other documents which the agent receives from it.

5. For each license, tag, stamp, permit or other document a license agent sells, and each apprentice hunting license the agent issues pursuant to NRS 502.066 , the license agent is entitled to receive a service fee of: (a) One dollar for each license, tag, permit or other document, in addition to the fee for the license, tag, permit or other document; and (b) Ten cents for each stamp.

6. Any person authorized to enforce this chapter may inspect, during the license agent's normal business hours, any record or document of the agent relating to the issuance of any such license, stamp, tag, permit or other document.

7. All money collected by a license agent, except service fees collected pursuant to subsection 5, is public money of the State of Nevada, and the State has a prior claim for the amount of money due it upon all assets of the agent over all creditors, assignees or other claimants. The use of this money for private or business transactions is a misuse of public money and punishable under the laws provided.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3867 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3867
Failure to appear by person who does not hold license, tag or permit
Status: in_force

1. If a person who does not hold: (a) A license, tag or permit issued by the Department to engage in any activity authorized or regulated by this title or by a regulation adopted pursuant thereto; or (b) A certificate of number issued by the Department, violates a written promise to appear pursuant to a citation that was prepared manually or electronically for a violation of a provision of this title, chapter 488 of NRS or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the clerk of the court shall immediately notify the Department on a form approved by the Department.

2. Such a person may not apply to the Department for a license, tag, permit or certificate of number until the Department receives notice from the court that the person has appeared or that the case has been otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.090 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.090
Unlawful to hunt except during open season
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to hunt game mammals or game birds at any time during the year other than during an open season designated by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.135 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.135
Hunting of migratory waterfowl: Requirement of federal stamp
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise authorized by federal law, it is unlawful for any person subject to the federal migratory bird hunting stamp tax to hunt any migratory waterfowl unless at the time of such hunting the person carries on his or her person an unexpired federal migratory bird hunting stamp validated by his or her signature written by the person in ink across the face of the stamp prior to the person’s hunting such birds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.095 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.095
“Upland game birds” defined
Status: in_force

“ Upland game birds ” means any birds so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.346 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.346
Fees for advertising in printed materials or on website of Department
Status: in_force

1. The Department may charge fees for advertising: (a) In printed materials prepared by the Department; and (b) On a website on the Internet or its successor that is maintained by the Department.

2. Any money collected by the Department, pursuant to subsection 1 must be: (a) Deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund; and (b) Used to pay the expenses of the Department, including, without limitation, expenses incurred in the development, production and distribution of: (1) Printed materials prepared by the Department; (2) Materials used by the Department on the website maintained by the Department; and (3) Any informational and educational materials provided by the Department for the purposes described in subsection 1 of NRS 501.343 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.610 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.610
Protection of bald eagle and golden eagle; possession of golden eagles in certain circumstances; authority for Commission to authorize transportation, transfer, possession or use of golden eagles in falconry; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person, firm, company, corporation or association to kill, destroy, wound, trap, injure, possess dead or alive, or in any other manner to catch, capture, take or remove from the wild, or to pursue with such intent, the birds known as the bald eagle and the golden eagle, or to take or remove from the wild, injure, possess or destroy the nests, eggs or newly hatched offspring of such birds.

2. The Department may issue permits to take bald eagles or golden eagles whenever it determines that they have become seriously injurious to wildlife or agricultural or other interests in any particular area of the State and the injury complained of is substantial and can only be abated by taking some or all of the offending birds. The issuance of such permits must be consistent with federal law.

3. The Department may authorize a person who is licensed as a master falconer by the Department pursuant to NRS 503.583 and who meets the conditions set forth in 50 C.F.R. § 21.29 to possess a golden eagle that is obtained from the wild if the golden eagle: (a) Is obtained for the rehabilitation of the golden eagle in accordance with federal law; (b) Is obtained in another state in accordance with federal law, including, without limitation, the federal depredation permit lottery system, and the laws of that state; (c) Is legally possessed by a master falconer in another state and that master falconer moves to this State; or (d) Is transferred to the master falconer from another falconer who is licensed in this State or another state. Such a transfer may only occur if it is authorized by the Department in the manner set forth in any regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 6, if applicable.

4. If the Commission adopts regulations pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 6 and authorizes the transportation, transfer, possession or use of a golden eagle in falconry, the Department shall require a person who possesses a golden eagle pursuant to subsection 3 to obtain an eagle permit from the Department.

5. The eagle permit obtained pursuant to subsection 4: (a) Is deemed to be a permit to possess a golden eagle for the purposes of 50 C.F.R. § 22.24 ; and (b) Authorizes the holder to lawfully transport, transfer, possess or use a golden eagle in falconry in the manner set forth in the eagle permit that is issued by the Department.

6. The Commission: (a) May adopt regulations that authorize a person who possesses a golden eagle pursuant to subsection 3 to transport, transfer, possess or use the golden eagle in falconry; and (b) Shall adopt regulations that establish: (1) If the Commission adopts regulations pursuant to paragraph (a): (I) The requirements that a person who possesses a golden eagle pursuant to subsection 3 must comply with to obtain an eagle permit from the Department; and (II) How the holder of an eagle permit may transport, transfer, possess or use a golden eagle; and (2) Civil penalties to be imposed against any person, firm, company, corporation or association who violates subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.072 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.072
Issuance of licenses to certain veterans with disabilities
Status: in_force

The Department shall issue any license authorized under the provisions of this chapter, upon payment of the applicable fee pursuant to NRS 502.240 and satisfactory proof, subject to the provisions of NRS 417.0187 , of the requisite facts to any bona fide resident of the State of Nevada who has incurred a service-connected disability which is considered to be 50 percent or more by the Department of Veterans Affairs and has received upon severance from service an honorable discharge or certificate of satisfactory service from the Armed Forces of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.225 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.225
Dream Tags: Advisory Board on Dream Tags; membership; duties
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby created the Advisory Board on Dream Tags, consisting of the following five members: (a) One member appointed by the Governor; (b) One member appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate; (c) One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly; (d) One member appointed by the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and (e) The Vice Chair of the Commission, who serves as an ex officio member of the Board.

2. Each appointed member of the Board must be a resident of this State and, following the initial terms, serves a term of 2 years.

3. At its first meeting each year, the members of the Board shall elect a Chair, who shall serve until the next Chair is elected. The Board shall meet as necessary at the call of the Chair.

4. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Board.

5. While engaged in the business of the Board, to the extent of legislative appropriation, each member of the Board is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

6. To the extent of legislative appropriation, the Department shall provide the Board with such staff as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Board.

7. The Board shall, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (c) of subsection 3 of NRS 502.219 , determine the appropriate use of money received by a nonprofit organization from the proceeds of a Dream Tag raffle.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.395 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.395
Rewards
Status: in_force

1. The Department may offer a reward for one or more classes of wildlife, not to exceed $1,000, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who unlawfully kills or possesses wildlife of the class specified. The reward must be paid for each person so arrested and convicted upon the conviction. The reward must be distributed equally among the persons who supplied the information which led to the arrest and conviction.

2. The Commission may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.102 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.102
Legislative declaration regarding hunting
Status: in_force

The Legislature declares that hunting permitted by law in this State:

1. Is a valuable activity in the management of game mammals and game birds.

2. Results in financial support for conservation programs that benefit many species, including nongame wildlife.

3. Is an excellent source of food, recreational opportunities and employment.

4. Contributes significantly to the economy of this State and the quality of life of its citizens.

5. Provides a beneficial use for firearms, archery equipment and other legal weapons used to take game mammals and game birds, following the pioneer spirit of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.147 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.147
Restricted nonresident deer tags: Issuance
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall make available restricted nonresident deer tags in an amount not to exceed the amount set forth in this section. If the number of persons who apply for restricted nonresident deer tags is greater than the number of tags to be issued, the Department shall conduct a drawing to determine the persons to whom to issue the tags.

2. The number of restricted nonresident deer tags must: (a) Be subtracted from the quota of rifle deer tags for nonresidents; and (b) Not exceed 16 percent of the deer tags issued to nonresidents during the previous year or 400 tags, whichever is greater.

3. The number of restricted nonresident deer tags issued for any management area or unit must not exceed 37.5 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number, of the rifle deer tags issued to nonresidents during the previous year for that management area or unit.

4. The Department shall provide the tags to the successful applicants by mail or electronically, if the applicant elects to receive the tag in an electronic form.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.200 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.200
Competitive field trials for hunting dogs and falconry; use of upland game birds for trials and training
Status: in_force

1. The Department is empowered to authorize, under permit and for such fee as may be provided in NRS 502.240 , competitive field trials for hunting dogs or competitive field trials for falconry. The Commission shall prescribe the rules and regulations to be followed by those in charge of such trials insofar as conduct of the field trials has any effect or bearing upon wildlife and the laws of this State respecting closed and open seasons.

2. For the purpose of permitting such field trials, the Department may authorize shooting of legally acquired upland game birds during any closed season on the species of bird or birds to be hunted.

3. All legally acquired upland game birds used in a field trial or for the purpose of training hunting dogs and for falconry training must be banded with legbands by the person in charge of such field trial or training. Such birds may only be released in an area first approved by the Department, after which the Department shall authorize, under permit and under such rules and regulations as the Commission may prescribe, the releasing of such legally acquired upland game birds for the foregoing purposes.

4. All birds killed under the provisions of this section must be accompanied by a receipt, giving the permit number, the date, the name of the person in possession, and signed by the permit holder. Birds killed and accompanied by a receipt under the provisions of this section may be legally possessed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.390 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.390
Permit required to develop or maintain certain bodies of water; fees and assessments; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Any: (a) Person who develops or maintains an artificial or artificially created body of water, other than a body of water maintained for agricultural or recreational purposes, containing chemicals or substances in quantities which, with the normal use of the body of water, causes or will cause the death of any wildlife; or (b) Operator of a mining operation which develops or maintains an artificial body of water containing chemicals directly associated with the processing of ore, must first obtain a permit from the Department authorizing the development or maintenance of the body of water.

2. Within 30 working days after receiving an application for a permit, the Department shall issue the permit or deny the application and list the reasons for denial. An applicant may appeal the denial of a permit to the Commission. A permit may be valid for up to 5 years. The applicant must pay a fee for a permit of not more than $125 per year, except that the fee for a permit issued for a period of less than 6 months is $68.

3. Upon the transfer of ownership of any artificial or artificially created body of water as to which a permit issued pursuant to this section is in force at the time of the transfer, the permit remains in effect for 30 days after the transfer of ownership.

4. A person holding a permit issued pursuant to this section shall, in addition to the fee for the permit, pay to the Department an assessment. The amount of the assessment must be determined pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission. The assessment must be no more than $10,000 per year for each permit.

5. Any person who fails to obtain a permit or pay an assessment as required by this section and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto or who fails to comply with the provisions of a permit is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense and a gross misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Mining operation ” means any activity conducted in this State by a person on or beneath the surface of land for the purpose of, or in connection with, the development or extraction of any mineral. (b) “ Operator ” means any person who owns, controls or manages a mining operation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.119 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.119
Collection of data from hunters, trappers and anglers; penalty for failure to comply; immunity from prosecution on basis of information supplied
Status: in_force

1. The Department is authorized to determine methods of obtaining necessary data from hunters, trappers and anglers relative to their activities and success.

2. The methods may include return of reports attached to licenses and tags or questionnaires addressed to license holders.

3. Failure to return such a report or questionnaire within the period specified by regulation of the Commission or the submission of any false statement thereon is cause for the Commission to: (a) Deny the person the right to acquire any license provided under this title for a period of 1 year; or (b) Levy an administrative fine of $50 against the person.

4. Any statement made on such a report or questionnaire may not be the basis for prosecution for any indicated violations of other sections of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.089 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.089
“Trap” defined
Status: in_force

“ Trap ” means a device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any portion of an animal. The term does not include any device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any vertebrate pest as defined in NRS 555.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.270 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.270
Open season; hours of fishing
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to fish in or from any of the waters of the State of Nevada except during the open season as designated by the Commission under the provisions of this title.

2. The Commission may by regulation allow fishing for any species of fish during any hour of the day or night.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.185 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.185
Hunting accident causing injury or death of person or property damage: Report; revocation of license
Status: in_force

1. Every person involved in a hunting accident where damage to property results, or which involves the injury of or death to another person, shall file a report of the accident with the Department within 30 days after the accident. The report must be on the form prescribed by the Department.

2. The Department shall revoke any hunting license held by a person convicted of violating NRS 503.165 or 503.175 , if the violation results in an injury to or the death of another person. The Department shall not issue another such license to the person sooner than 2 years after the revocation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.325 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.325
Duties of county auditor and county treasurer
Status: in_force

The county auditors and county treasurers in the respective counties are responsible for the safety and preservation of the fund for the advisory board in their county to the same extent as they are in respect to all other money in the county treasury. They shall observe and are bound by the approved budget governing the disposition of the money and shall report their actions currently in connection therewith.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.386 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.386
Citation of violators
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 501.382 , whenever any person is halted by a game warden for any violation of this title, the person: (a) Must, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), be given a citation, if the violation is punishable as a misdemeanor; or (b) May, in the discretion of the game warden, either be given a citation or be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate, if the violation is punishable as: (1) A felony or gross misdemeanor; or (2) A misdemeanor that constitutes a repeat offense or a crime of violence.

2. A person described in subsection 1 must be taken before the magistrate in either of the following cases: (a) When the person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or (b) When the game warden has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Crime of violence ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.408 . (b) “ Repeat offense ” means an offense for which the person has previously been arrested, convicted or issued a citation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.430 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.430
Water pollution: Deposit of substance deleterious to fish or wildlife; penalties
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445A.615 or unless a greater penalty is prescribed by NRS 459.600 , every person who places or allows to pass, or who places where it can pass or fall, into or upon any of the waters of this State at any time, any lime, gas tar, slag, acids or other chemical, sawdust, shavings, slabs, edgings, mill or factory refuse, sewage, garbage or any substance deleterious to fish or wildlife is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense and a gross misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.