Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3865 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3865
Failure to appear by holder of license, tag or permit
Status: in_force

1. If a person who holds: (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. Upon receipt of notice from a court in this State of a failure to appear, the Department shall notify the person by certified mail that the person’s license, tag, permit or certificate of number is subject to suspension and allow the person 30 days after the date of mailing the notice to: (a) Appear in court and obtain a dismissal of the citation or complaint as provided by law; (b) Appear in court and, if permitted by the court, make an arrangement acceptable to the court to satisfy a judgment of conviction; or (c) Make a written request to the Department for a hearing.

3. If notified by a court within 30 days after the notice of a failure to appear that a person has been allowed to make an arrangement for the satisfaction of a judgment of conviction, the Department shall remove the suspension from the record of the person. If the person subsequently defaults on his or her arrangement with the court, the court shall notify the Department which shall immediately suspend the license, tag, permit or certificate of number until the court notifies the Department that the suspension may be removed.

4. The Department shall suspend the license, tag, permit or certificate of number of a person 31 days after the Department mails the person the notice provided for in subsection 2, unless within that period the Department receives a written request for a hearing from the person or notice from the court on a form approved by the Department that the person has appeared or the citation or complaint has been dismissed. A license, tag, permit or certificate of number so suspended remains suspended until further notice is received from the court that the person has appeared or that the case has been otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.360 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.360
Safety for hunters: Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to obtain a hunting license in violation of NRS 502.330 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.005 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.005
Manner of hunting: Killing bird or animal while flying in aircraft prohibited; exceptions; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not kill or attempt to kill any birds or animals while flying in an aircraft.

2. The Commission may promulgate rules and regulations whereby the Department may issue permits authorizing the hunting, killing or nonlethal control of coyotes, bobcats or ravens from an aircraft.

3. Every person who willfully violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.030 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.030
Possession of wildlife after end of open season; storage
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to have in his or her control any wildlife or any part thereof, the killing of which is at any time prohibited, during the time when such killing is prohibited, and the possession of such wildlife shall be prima facie evidence that it was the property of the State at the time it was caught, taken or killed in this State when the killing was unlawful, and that such taking or killing occurred in the closed season.

2. Wildlife legally taken may be stored in the home of the owner after the end of the open season for hunting or fishing for it and may be stored in a public warehouse or commercial refrigerator locker under such rules as may be adopted by the Commission, but in no case shall more than the amount designated by law as the legal possession limit be so kept or stored.

3. The Commission is authorized to make rules requiring evidence of legal taking in this State, or legal taking under the laws of the state where taken, to be provided in the case of wildlife kept or stored after the appropriate open season ends in the form of tags, certificates or otherwise, if deemed necessary or convenient for the enforcement of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.5831 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.5831
Development and implementation of process to petition Department for determination whether a person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining falconry license; 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 falconry license pursuant to NRS 503.583 .

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 falconry 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 falconry 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 falconry license from the Department; and (b) A list of crimes, if any, that would disqualify a person from obtaining a falconry 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. § 503.597 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.597
Introduction or removal of aquatic life or wildlife: Approval required; investigation; regulations; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful, except by the written consent and approval of the Department, for any person at any time to receive, bring or have brought or shipped into this State, or remove from one stream or body of water in this State to any other, or from one portion of the State to any other, or to any other state, any aquatic life or wildlife, or any spawn, eggs or young of any of them.

2. The Department shall require an applicant to conduct an investigation to confirm that such an introduction or removal will not be detrimental to the wildlife or the habitat of wildlife in this State. Written consent and approval of the Department may be given only if the results of the investigation prove that the introduction, removal or importation will not be detrimental to existing aquatic life or wildlife, or any spawn, eggs or young of any of them.

3. The Commission may through appropriate regulation provide for the inspection of such introduced or removed creatures and the inspection fees therefor.

4. The Commission may adopt regulations to prohibit the importation, transportation or possession of any species of wildlife which the Commission deems to be detrimental to the wildlife or the habitat of the wildlife in this State.

5. A person who knowingly or intentionally introduces, causes to be introduced or attempts to introduce an aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species into any waters of this State is guilty of: (a) For a first offense, a misdemeanor; and (b) For any subsequent offense, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

6. A court before whom a defendant is convicted of a violation of subsection 5 shall, for each violation, order the defendant to pay a civil penalty of at least $25,000 but not more than $250,000. The money must be deposited into the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund and used to: (a) Remove the aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species; (b) Reintroduce any game fish or other aquatic wildlife destroyed by the aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species; (c) Restore any habitat destroyed by the aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species; (d) Repair any other damage done to the waters of this State by the introduction of the aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species; and (e) Defray any other costs incurred by the Department because of the introduction of the aquatic invasive species or injurious aquatic species.

7. The provisions of this section do not apply to: (a) Alternative livestock and products made therefrom; or (b) The introduction of any species by the Department for sport fishing or other wildlife management programs.

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Aquatic invasive species ” means an aquatic species which is exotic or not native to this State and which the Commission has determined to be detrimental to aquatic life, water resources or infrastructure for providing water in this State. (b) “ Injurious aquatic species ” means an aquatic species which the Commission has determined to be a threat to sensitive, threatened or endangered aquatic species or game fish or to the habitat of sensitive, threatened or endangered aquatic species or game fish by any means, including, without limitation: (1) Predation; (2) Parasitism; (3) Interbreeding; or (4) The transmission of disease.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.310 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.310
License: Application; issuance; fee
Status: in_force

1. Before being entitled to the benefits of any commercial or private shooting preserve, the owner or proprietor thereof must make application to the Department. The application must set forth: (a) The name and location of the shooting preserve. (b) A legal description of the area included in the preserve. (c) A statement whether the preserve is to be a commercial or private preserve. (d) If the application is for a commercial shooting preserve, a statement of fees that are to be collected for the privilege of shooting on the preserve.

2. If, after investigation, the Department is satisfied that the tract is suitable for the purpose, and that the establishment of such a preserve will not conflict with the public interest, the Department may issue a commercial or private shooting preserve license upon the payment of a license fee as provided in NRS 502.240 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.175 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.175
Drawings to award and issue tags or permits: Contract with private entity; procedure; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall contract with a private entity to conduct a drawing and to award and issue the tags or permits as established by the Commission. The drawing must be conducted using a computer program that awards tags or permits based on a random order of selection. The contract must provide for the acquisition by the Department of the ownership of the computer program at the end of the term of the contract. The Department shall solicit bids for the contract pursuant to the provisions of chapter 333 of NRS .

2. The Department shall: (a) Provide to the private entity to whom a contract is awarded pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 any applications for tags, permits, documents or other information required by the private entity to conduct the drawing; and (b) Otherwise cooperate with the private entity in conducting the drawing.

3. As soon as practicable after the drawing is completed, the private entity shall submit the results of the drawing to the Department.

4. If no private entity qualifies for the awarding of the contract specified in subsection 1, the Department shall conduct a drawing to award tags or permits in the manner set forth in the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.

5. The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including regulations that prescribe the manner in which the Department shall conduct a drawing specified in subsection 1 if no private entity qualifies for the awarding of the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 506.010 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.010
Enactment and text of Compact
Status: in_force

The Wildlife Violator Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all the jurisdictions legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows:

ARTICLE IFINDINGS, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSES Section 1. Findings. The party states find that: (a) Wildlife resources are managed in trust by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors. (b) The protection of their respective wildlife resources are materially affected by the degree of compliance with state statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule relating to the management of those resources. (c) The preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife contributes immeasurably to the aesthetic, recreational and economic aspects of those natural resources. (d) Wildlife resources are valuable without regard to political boundaries and, therefore, all persons must be required to comply with wildlife preservation, protection, management and restoration statutes, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations of all party states as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license to hunt, fish, trap or possess wildlife. (e) The violation of wildlife laws interferes with the management of wildlife resources and may endanger the safety of persons and property. (f) The mobility of many wildlife law violators necessitates the maintenance of channels of communications among the various states. (g) In most instances, a person who is cited for a wildlife violation in a state other than the person’s home state: (1) Must post collateral or a bond to secure his or her appearance for a trial at a later date; (2) If unable to post collateral or a bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (3) Is taken directly to court for an immediate appearance. (h) The purpose of the enforcement practices described in paragraph (g) is to ensure compliance with the terms of a wildlife citation by the person who, if permitted to continue on his or her way after receiving the citation, could return to the person’s home state and disregard his or her duty under the terms of the citation. (i) In most instances, a person receiving a wildlife citation in the person’s home state is permitted to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and continue immediately on his or her way after agreeing to comply with the terms of the citation. (j) The practice described in paragraph (g) causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the person who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial or pay a fine and, therefore, is compelled to remain in custody until another arrangement is made. (k) The enforcement practices described in paragraph (g) consume an undue amount of law enforcement time. Sec. 2. Policies. The policies of the party states are to: (a) Promote compliance with the statutes, ordinances, regulations and administrative rules relating to management of wildlife resources in their respective states. (b) Recognize the suspension of wildlife license privileges of any person whose license privileges have been suspended by a party state and treat the suspension as if it had occurred in their state. (c) Allow a violator to accept a wildlife citation, except as provided in section 2 of article III, and proceed on his or her way without delay whether or not the violator is a resident in the state in which the citation was issued if the violator’s home state is a party to this compact. (d) Report to the appropriate party state, as provided in the compact manual, any conviction recorded against any person whose home state was not the issuing state. (e) Allow the home state to recognize and treat convictions recorded for its residents which occurred in another party state as if they had occurred in the home state. (f) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among the party states for obtaining compliance with the terms of a wildlife citation issued in one party state to a resident of another party state. (g) Maximize the effective use of law enforcement personnel and information. (h) Assist court systems in the efficient disposition of wildlife violations. Sec. 3. Purposes. The purposes of this compact are to: (a) Provide a means by which the party states may participate in a reciprocal program to carry out the policies set forth in section 2 of this article in a uniform and orderly manner. (b) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of wildlife violators operating within party states in recognition of the persons' right of due process in the sovereign status of a party state.

ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 1. As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Citation” means any summons, complaint, summons and complaint, ticket, penalty assessment or other official document issued by a wildlife officer or other peace officer for a wildlife violation containing an order which requires the person to respond. (b) “Collateral” means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial in connection with the issuance by a wildlife officer or other peace officer of a citation for a wildlife violation. (c) “Compliance” means the act of answering a citation by appearing in a court or tribunal or the payment of fines, costs or surcharges, if any. (d) “Conviction” means a conviction, including any court conviction, of any offense related to the preservation, protection, management or restoration of wildlife which is prohibited by state statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure the appearance of a person charged with any such offense, or the payment of a penalty assessment or a plea of nolo contendere, or the imposition of a deferred or suspended sentence by the court. (e) “Court” means a court of law, including magistrate's court and the justice of the peace court. (f) “Home state” means the state of primary residence of a person. (g) “Issuing state” means the party state which issues a wildlife citation. (h) “License” means any license, permit or other public document which conveys to the person to whom it is issued the privilege of pursuing, possessing or taking any wildlife regulated by statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule of a party state. (i) “Licensing authority” means the department or division within each party state which is authorized by law to issue or approve licenses or permits to hunt, fish, trap or possess wildlife. (j) “Party state” means any state which enacts legislation to become a member of this compact. (k) “Personal recognizance” means an agreement by a person made at the time of the issuance of the wildlife citation that the person will comply with the terms of that citation. (l) “State” means any state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Provinces of Canada or any other countries. (m) “Suspension” means any revocation, denial or withdrawal of any license privileges, including the privilege to apply for, purchase or exercise the benefits conferred by any license. (n) “Terms of the citation” means those conditions and options expressly stated in the citation. (o) “Wildlife” means all species of animals, including, but not limited to, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks and crustaceans, which are defined as wildlife and are protected or otherwise regulated by statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule in a party state. Species included in the definition of wildlife vary from state to state and a determination of whether a species is wildlife for the purposes of this compact must be based on local law. (p) “Wildlife law” means any statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule enacted to manage wildlife resources and the use thereof. (q) “Wildlife officer” means any person authorized by a party state to issue a citation for a wildlife violation. (r) “Wildlife violation” means any cited violation of statute, regulation, ordinance or administrative rule enacted to manage wildlife resources and the use thereof.

ARTICLE III PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING STATE Section 1. Issuing state procedures are as follows: (a) When issuing a citation for a wildlife violation, a wildlife officer shall issue a citation to any person whose primary residence is in a party state in the same manner as if the person were a resident of the home state. The wildlife officer shall not require the person to post collateral to secure the person’s appearance, subject to the exceptions set forth in paragraph (b) of this article, if the officer receives the person's personal recognizance that the person will comply with the terms of the citation. (b) Personal recognizance is permissible if: (1) It is not prohibited by local law or the compact manual; and (2) The violator provides adequate proof of his or her identity to the wildlife officer. (c) Upon conviction or failure of a person to comply with the terms of a wildlife citation, the appropriate officer shall report the conviction or the failure to comply to the licensing authority of the party state in which the wildlife citation was issued. The report must be made in accordance with the procedures specified by the issuing state and contain information as specified in the compact manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home state. (d) Upon the receipt of the report of conviction or noncompliance required by paragraph (c), the licensing authority of the issuing state shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home state of the violator the information in the manner prescribed in the compact manual.

ARTICLE IV PROCEDURES FOR HOME STATE Section 1. Home state procedures are as follows: (a) Upon the receipt of a report of failure to comply with the terms of a citation from the licensing authority of the issuing state, the licensing authority of the home state shall notify the violator and begin a suspension action in accordance with the home state's suspension procedures. The licensing authority of the home state shall suspend the violator's license privileges until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the wildlife citation has been furnished by the issuing state to the home state licensing authority. Due process rights must be accorded to the violator. (b) Upon the receipt of a report of conviction from the licensing authority of the issuing state, the licensing authority of the home state shall enter the conviction in its records and consider the conviction as if it had occurred in the home state for the purposes of the suspension of license privileges. (c) The licensing authority of the home state shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to the issuing states as provided in the compact manual.

ARTICLE V RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF SUSPENSION Section 1. The party states agree that: (a) All party states shall recognize the suspension of license privileges of any person by any state as if the violation on which the suspension is based had occurred in their state and would have been the basis for suspension of license privileges in their state. (b) Each party state shall communicate information concerning the suspension of license privileges to the other party states in the manner prescribed in the compact manual.

ARTICLE VI APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS Section 1. The party states agree that, except as expressly required by the provisions of this compact, nothing included in this compact shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its laws relating to license privileges to any person or circumstance or to invalidate or prevent any agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party state and a nonparty state concerning wildlife law enforcement.

ARTICLE VII COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR PROCEDURES Section 1. The party states agree that: (a) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a board of compact administrators is hereby established. The board must be composed of one representative from each of the party states to be known as the compact administrator. The compact administrator must be appointed by the head of the licensing authority of each party state and shall serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the state the compact administrator represents. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his or her duties and the performance of the compact administrator’s functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate may not serve unless written notification of the alternate’s identity has been given to the board. (b) Each member of the board of compact administrators is entitled to one vote. No action of the board is binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the board are cast in favor thereof. Action by the board must be only at a meeting at which a majority of the party states are represented. (c) The board shall elect annually, from its membership, a chair and vice chair. (d) The board shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of a party state, for the conduct of its business and may amend or rescind its bylaws. (e) The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state, the United States, or any governmental agency and may receive, use and dispose of them as it deems appropriate. (f) The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from, any governmental or intergovernmental agency, person, firm, corporation or private nonprofit organization or institution. (g) The board shall establish all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of this compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to board action must be included in the compact manual.

ARTICLE VIII ENTRY INTO AND WITHDRAWAL FROM COMPACT Section 1. The party states agree that: (a) This compact becomes effective upon adoption by at least two states. (b) Entry into the compact must be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officers of the applying state and submitted to the chair of the board of compact administrators. (c) The resolution must be in a form and content as provided in the compact manual and include: (1) A citation of the authority by which the state is authorized to become a party to this compact; (2) An agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact; and (3) A statement that entry into the compact is with all states then party to the compact and with any state that legally becomes a party to the compact. (d) The effective date of entry must be specified by the applying state, except that the effective date must not be less than 60 days after notice has been given by: (1) The chair of the board of the compact administrators; or (2) The secretary of the board of compact administrators to each party state that the resolution from the applying state has been received. (e) A party state may withdraw from the compact by giving official written notice to the other party states. A withdrawal does not take effect until 90 days after the notice of withdrawal is given. The notice must be directed to the compact administrator of each party state. The withdrawal of a party state does not affect the validity of the compact as to the remaining party states.

ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPACT Section 1. The party states agree that: (a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments must be presented in resolution form to the chair of the board of compact administrators and may be proposed by one or more party states. (b) The adoption of an amendment must be endorsed by all party states and becomes effective 30 days after the date the last party state endorses the amendment. (c) The failure of a party state to respond to the chair of the board of compact administrators within 120 days after the receipt of the proposed amendment constitutes an endorsement.

ARTICLE X CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY Section 1. The party states agree that this compact must be liberally construed so as to carry out the purposes stated in the compact. The provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of the compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the compact is not affected thereby. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any party state thereto, the compact remains in effect as to the remaining states and to the state affected as to all severable matters.

ARTICLE XI TITLE Section 1. The party states agree that this compact will be known as the Wildlife Violator Compact.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.380 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.380
Commercial taking of unprotected wildlife
Status: in_force

The Department may take or permit the commercial taking of unprotected wildlife in any manner approved by the Commission. The Commission may fix a price to be paid for wildlife so taken. Unprotected wildlife taken under this authorization may be sold.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.045 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.045
“Game fish” defined
Status: in_force

“ Game fish ” means any fish so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.650 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.650
Collection or shipping of wildlife for scientific or educational purposes; fee for permit
Status: in_force

Nothing in this title:

1. Prohibits any person, upon the written permit of the Department, from taking, killing, possessing or banding any species of wildlife, or collecting the nest or eggs thereof, for strictly scientific or educational purposes, the number and species of wildlife to be limited by the Department.

2. Prevents shipping into any other county or state, under a written permit issued by the Department, any wildlife for scientific or educational purposes.

The amount of the fee for a permit to collect wildlife for scientific or educational purposes is $50.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.010 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.010
Manner of hunting or trapping: Unlawful use of certain modes of transportation; information and equipment; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or subsection 2 of NRS 503.005 , it is unlawful to harass any game mammals or game birds by any means, including, without limitation, with a manned or unmanned aircraft, firearm, helicopter, horse, power-driven vessel, motor-driven vehicle, noisemaker or sailboat.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it is unlawful to shoot at any game mammals or game birds with a weapon from a manned or unmanned aircraft, helicopter or motor-driven vehicle. A person who is a paraplegic, has had one or both legs amputated or has suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes the person's walking may shoot from a stopped motor vehicle which is not parked on the traveled portion of a public highway, but the person may not shoot from, over or across a highway or road specified in NRS 503.175 .

3. It is unlawful to spot or locate game mammals or game birds with any kind of manned or unmanned aircraft or helicopter and communicate that information, within 24 hours after the aircraft or helicopter has landed or in violation of a regulation of the Commission, by any means to a person on the ground for the purpose of hunting or trapping. The provisions of this subsection do not prohibit an employee or agent of the Department from providing general information to the public concerning the location of game birds or game mammals.

4. It is unlawful to use any information obtained in violation of the provisions of subsection 3 to hunt or kill game mammals or game birds.

5. It is unlawful to use a helicopter to transport game, hunters or hunting equipment, except when: (a) The cargo or passengers, or both, are loaded and unloaded at airports, airplane landing fields or heliports, which have been established by a department or agency of the Federal or State Government or by a county or municipal government and which are accessible by a public road; or (b) The loading or unloading is done in the course of an emergency or search and rescue operation.

6. It is unlawful to: (a) Use any information obtained from a radio signal or other transmission received from any transmitting device; (b) Make use of equipment designed to receive a radio signal or other transmission from a transmitting device; or (c) Use any location information obtained from records maintained by the Department within 1 year after the date on which the information was collected, including, without limitation, records of information received from a transmitting device, to harass or take any game mammal, game bird or other wildlife.

7. It is unlawful to make use of equipment designed to receive a radio signal or other transmission from a transmitting device for any purpose without written authorization of the Department.

8. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to an employee or agent of the Department who, while carrying out his or her duties, conducts a survey of wildlife with the use of an aircraft.

9. As used in this section: (a) “ Aircraft ” includes, without limitation, any unmanned aerial vehicle, as defined in NRS 493.020 , or any other device that is used for navigation of, or flight in, the air. (b) “Game bird” does not include a raven, even if classified as a game bird pursuant to NRS 501.110 . (c) “ Harass ” means to molest, chase, rally, concentrate, herd, intercept, torment or drive. (d) “ Transmitting device ” means any collar or other device which is attached to any game mammal, game bird or other wildlife or which is placed for the express purpose of detecting any game mammal, game bird or other wildlife and emits an electronic signal or uses radio telemetry or a satellite transmission to determine the location of the game mammal, game bird or other wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.381 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.381
Unlawful sale of game fish
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to sell, or expose for sale, to barter, trade or purchase, or attempt to sell, barter, trade or purchase any species of game fish or parts thereof, except as provided in this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

2. This section does not prohibit the importation and sale of dead game fish or parts thereof from licensed commercial processors or licensed fish hatcheries outside the State or the importation and sale of salt water fish, mollusks or crustaceans.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.037 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.037
“Game amphibian” defined
Status: in_force

“ Game amphibian ” means any amphibian so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.253 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.253
Additional fee for processing application for game tag; use of money collected
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any fee charged and collected pursuant to NRS 502.250 , a fee of $3 must be charged for processing each application for a game tag, the revenue from which must be accounted for separately, deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund and used by the Department, at the direction of the applicant, for costs related to: (a) Developing and implementing an annual program for the lethal removal of predatory wildlife; or (b) Developing and implementing an annual program for the improvement of wildlife habitat and research or management activities beneficial to nonpredatory game species.

2. The Department of Wildlife is hereby authorized to expend a portion of the money collected pursuant to subsection 1 to enable the State Department of Agriculture to develop and carry out the programs described in subsection 1.

3. Any program developed or wildlife management activity or research conducted pursuant to this section must be developed or conducted under the guidance of the Commission in accordance with the provisions of subsection 4 and the policies adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 501.181 .

4. The Department, in adopting any program for the lethal removal of predatory wildlife developed pursuant to this section, shall first consider the recommendations of the Commission and the State Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee created by NRS 567.020 .

5. 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. § 501.243 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.243
Enforcement of chapter 488 of NRS; regulations; cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall execute, administer and enforce, and perform the functions and duties provided in chapter 488 of NRS .

2. The Commission has the power and authority to: (a) Promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of waters for recreational purposes, which waters are open to the public and are not under the direct control of any other state or federal agency for recreational use. (b) Enter into cooperative agreements with federal, state and county agencies having regulatory powers pertaining to the use of public waters for recreational purposes for the purpose of coordinating such rules and regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.040 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.040
Transportation of wildlife or raw furs taken within State
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person at any time to transport or offer for transportation to any place within or outside of this State any game mammal, raw furs, wild mammal taken by trapping, game bird or game fish taken within this State.

2. Any person who has legally taken any game mammal, raw furs, wild mammal taken by trapping, game bird or game fish within this State may use his or her hunting license, trapping license or fishing license or tag or stamp, when required, as a permit to transport one possession limit to points within or outside the State.

3. Any person who legally acquires ownership or custody of any game mammal, raw furs, wild mammal taken by trapping, game bird or game fish not taken by the person through hunting, trapping or fishing may transport such mammal, furs, bird or fish within the State without a transportation permit if such shipment does not exceed one possession limit and if such shipment is labeled with the name, address, number and class of license of the hunter, trapper or angler who legally took such mammal, furs, bird or fish and date taken, if the mammal, furs, bird or fish is not required by law or regulation to be tagged. Unless otherwise permitted by a regulation of the Commission, when tagged shipments are involved, a transportation permit is required as provided in this section.

4. Any other person who desires to transport any game mammal, raw furs, wild mammal taken by trapping, game fish or game bird to a point within or without the State may do so only under the authority of a transportation permit as provided in this section.

5. The Department shall designate the form of the transportation permit and such permits may be issued for a fee of $1 by any game warden or other such persons as may be specifically designated by the Department. The person legally in possession of the game mammals, raw furs, wild mammals taken by trapping, game birds or game fish to be transported must appear before the issuing agent to obtain a transportation permit. The permit must describe the wildlife to be transported and identify by name, address, license number and class the person who legally took the furs or wildlife and by name and address the person transporting it. Whenever raw furs or wildlife is to be transported by the postal service or by common carrier, freight or express agency, such an agency may be designated by name alone.

6. Game mammals, raw furs, wild mammals taken by trapping, game birds or game fish transported to another person shall be deemed to be in the legal possession of the person making shipment until actual delivery is made.

7. Any package or container in which game birds, raw furs, wild mammals taken by trapping, game mammals or game fish are being transported by common carrier must have the name and address of the shipper and of the consignee and an accurate statement of the number and kinds of game birds, raw furs, wild mammals taken by trapping, game mammals or game fish contained therein attached to the outside thereof.

8. The Commission may limit the number of shipments by any one person in any one season of any kind of game bird, game mammal or game fish.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.397 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.397
Compensation of master guide or subguide; proof of licensure; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not, directly or indirectly, knowingly compensate a person who holds himself or herself out as providing guide service or engaging in business as a master guide or subguide, or acting in any other capacity for which a master guide license or subguide license is required pursuant to NRS 504.390 , unless the person acting in that capacity provides proof that he or she is a holder of such a master guide license or subguide license to the person providing the compensation.

2. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.456 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.456
Development and posting of warning signs for trapping
Status: in_force

1. Each state agency which manages any public land in this State in which trapping may occur shall ensure that each sign for which the Department develops standard language pursuant to subsection 2 includes that language and is posted: (a) At each visitor center, kiosk, trailhead or other location specified by the Department; and (b) In a place in which the sign is readily observable by members of the public at the visitor center, kiosk, trailhead or other location.

2. The Department shall: (a) Develop standard language for inclusion in any sign that is used to warn a person that trapping may occur in any area in this State; and (b) Develop the standard language specified in paragraph (a) in cooperation with each federal or state agency which manages any public land in this State in which trapping may occur.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.343 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.343
Collection and dissemination of certain information; publications
Status: in_force

The Department may:

1. Collect and disseminate, throughout the State, information calculated to educate and benefit the people of the State regarding wildlife and boating, and information pertaining to any program administered by the Department.

2. Publish wildlife journals and other official publications, for which a specific charge may be made, such charge to be determined by the Commission, with the proceeds to be deposited in the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund. No charge may be made for any publication required by a regulation of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.425 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.425
Dredging operations: Permits; unlawful acts
Status: in_force

1. Before a person may use any vacuum or suction dredge equipment in any river, stream or lake of this State, the person must submit an application to the Department. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $15 and must specify the type and size of equipment to be used and its location. If the Department determines that the operations will not be deleterious to fish, it shall issue a permit to the applicant.

2. A permit issued pursuant to subsection 1 does not authorize the recipient to use any equipment in any navigable body of water unless the recipient has obtained the appropriate permit for such a use from the State Land Registrar.

3. It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Conduct dredging operations without securing a permit pursuant to subsection 1; (b) Operate any equipment other than that specified in the permit; or (c) Conduct a dredging operation outside the area designated on the permit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.050 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.050
“Hunting,” “hunted” and “to hunt” defined
Status: in_force

The words “ to hunt ” and their derivatives, “ hunting ” and “ hunted ,” mean to search for, pursue or attract any wildlife for the purpose and with the means of capturing, injuring or killing that wildlife, every attempt to capture, injure or kill wildlife, and every act of assistance to any other person in capturing, injuring or killing that wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.295 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.295
Prohibited acts; regulations; licenses; inapplicability to alternative livestock
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 503.590 , or unless otherwise specified by a regulation adopted by the Commission, no person may: (a) Possess any live wildlife unless the person is licensed by the Department to do so. (b) Capture live wildlife in this State to stock a commercial or noncommercial wildlife facility. (c) Possess or release from confinement any mammal for the purposes of hunting.

2. The Commission shall adopt regulations for the possession of live wildlife. The regulations must set forth the species of wildlife which may be possessed and propagated, and provide for the inspection by the Department of any related facilities.

3. In accordance with the regulations of the Commission, the Department may issue commercial and noncommercial licenses for the possession of live wildlife upon receipt of the applicable fee.

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to alternative livestock and products made therefrom.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.110 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.110
Classification of wildlife
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of this title, wildlife must be classified as follows: (a) Wild mammals, which must be further classified as either game mammals, fur-bearing mammals, protected mammals or unprotected mammals. (b) Wild birds, which must be further classified as either game birds, protected birds or unprotected birds. Game birds must be further classified as upland game birds or migratory game birds. (c) Fish, which must be further classified as either game fish, protected fish or unprotected fish. (d) Reptiles, which must be further classified as either protected reptiles or unprotected reptiles. (e) Amphibians, which must be further classified as either game amphibians, protected amphibians or unprotected amphibians. (f) Mollusks, which must be further classified as either protected mollusks or unprotected mollusks. (g) Crustaceans, which must be further classified as either protected crustaceans or unprotected crustaceans.

2. Protected wildlife may be further classified as either sensitive, threatened or endangered.

3. Each species of wildlife must be placed in a classification by regulation of the Commission and, when it is in the public interest to do so, species may be moved from one classification to another.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.440 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.440
Open season for fur-bearing mammals
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 503.470 , it is unlawful to trap or kill fur-bearing mammals at any time during the year other than during an open season as designated by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this title.

2. The Commission, in its sole discretion, may set the open season for fur-bearing mammals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.118 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.118
Revocation of license of child to hunt, fish or trap upon receipt of order from juvenile court
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a copy of an order of the juvenile court, entered pursuant to NRS 62E.660 or 62E.685 , to revoke the license of a child to hunt, fish or trap, the Department shall revoke the license. The revocation of the license shall be deemed effective as of the date of the order. The Department shall retain the copy of the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.140 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.140
Hours of hunting
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to hunt game mammals or game birds other than at the times of day which are set for such hunting by the Commission.

2. Where no time is set by the Commission, it is unlawful for any person at any time to hunt game mammals or game birds except between sunrise and sunset, the same to be considered according to government time reports.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3585 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3585
Wildlife Trust Fund
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall establish the Wildlife Trust Fund. The Department may accept any gift, donation, bequest or devise from any private source for deposit in the Wildlife Trust Fund. All money must be accounted for in the Wildlife Trust Fund.

2. As soon as practicable after receiving any gift, donation, bequest or devise for an unanticipated emergency event from any private source pursuant to subsection 1 that is exempt from the provisions of NRS 353.335 pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 6 of NRS 353.335 , the Director or the Director's designee shall submit to the Commission and the Interim Finance Committee a report which states: (a) The unanticipated emergency event for which the gift, donation, bequest or devise was received; (b) The amount of the gift, donation, bequest or devise; (c) The amount of the gift, donation, bequest or devise that was expended for the unanticipated emergency event; and (d) The private source from which the gift, donation, bequest or devise was received.

3. All of the money in the Wildlife Trust Fund must be deposited in a financial institution to draw interest or to be expended, invested and reinvested pursuant to the specific instructions of the donor, or if no such specific instructions exist, in the sound discretion of the Director. The provisions of NRS 356.011 apply to any accounts in financial institutions maintained pursuant to this section.

4. The money in the Wildlife Trust Fund must be budgeted and expended, within any limitations which may have been specified by particular donors, at the discretion of the Director. The Director may authorize independent contractors that may be funded in whole or in part from the money in the Wildlife Trust Fund.

5. The Director or the Director's designee shall annually post on the Internet website maintained by the Department a statement setting forth the investment and expenditure of the money in the Wildlife Trust Fund.

6. A separate statement concerning the anticipated amount and proposed expenditures of the money in the Wildlife Trust Fund must be submitted to the Director of the Office of Finance for his or her information at the same time and for the same fiscal years as the requested budget of the Department submitted to the Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance pursuant to NRS 353.210 . The statement must be attached to the requested budget for the Department when the requested budget is submitted to the Fiscal Analysis Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau pursuant to NRS 353.211 .

7. The provisions of chapter 333 of NRS do not apply to the expenditure of money in the Wildlife Trust Fund.

8. As used in this section, “ unanticipated emergency event ” means: (a) The unanticipated spread of a communicable disease among wildlife in this State; (b) Drought conditions in this State that the Department determines to be extreme; (c) A wildfire or the rehabilitation efforts related to a wildfire; or (d) Any other similar unanticipated event that puts wildlife, wildlife habitat or human life at risk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.100 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.100
Licenses nontransferable; forfeiture of license
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.102 , 502.103 and 502.104 :

1. No license provided by this title shall be transferable or used by any person other than the person to whom it was issued.

2. Every person lawfully having such licenses who transfers or disposes of the same to another person to be used as a hunting, trapping or fishing license shall forfeit the same.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.045 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.045
Reciprocal agreements with adjoining states for hunting and fishing licenses
Status: in_force

1. The Commission is authorized to enter into reciprocal hunting and fishing license agreements with corresponding state or county officers of adjoining states pertaining to licensing for hunting and fishing residents of the State of Nevada and adjoining states upon lands and waters forming the boundary between the State of Nevada and adjoining states. Such agreements may include, but are not limited to, provisions by which each state shall honor the license of the other only when the licensee carries with him or her a tag purchased from the other state or when there is affixed to the license a stamp purchased from the other state, the charge for the tag or stamp being set by mutual agreement of the states. Such agreements may further include, but are not limited to, provisions specifying the portions of boundary land or waters to which the agreements apply and providing penalties for violations of the regulations promulgated pursuant to the agreements. All regulations so made must be established and published in the same manner as other hunting and fishing regulations.

2. As it pertains to fishing, it is the primary purpose of this section to provide a method whereby the fishing opportunities afforded by the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Topaz and Lake Tahoe may be mutually enjoyed by the residents of Nevada and the residents of adjoining states, and it is not intended to cover the waters of rivers which transverse laterally the border of the State of Nevada.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 503.290 or any other law, in order to effect conformity with the laws and regulations of an adjoining state which is a party to such an agreement, the Commission may, by regulation, authorize the use of hunting and fishing devices and equipment, otherwise prohibited by Nevada law, on lands and in waters forming the subject of such an agreement. All regulations so made must be established and published in the same manner as other hunting and fishing regulations.

4. This section must not be construed to abrogate, alter or annul any interstate agreement or pact concerning reciprocal fishing licenses which was executed before March 4, 1955.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.177 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.177
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may hold not more than nine meetings regularly each year based on need and the requests submitted by the county advisory boards to manage wildlife.

2. Special meetings of the Commission may be held at such times and places as the Commission deems proper.

3. Five members of the Commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business which may come before the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 506.020 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.020
Appointment of Compact Administrator for State
Status: in_force

The Director shall appoint a person to serve on the Board of Compact Administrators as the Compact Administrator for this State as required by section 1 of article VII of the Wildlife Violator Compact.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.240 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.240
Fees for licenses and permits
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall issue: (a) Resident licenses and limited permits pursuant to this section to any person who is a resident of this State pursuant to NRS 502.015 . (b) Nonresident licenses and limited permits pursuant to this section to any person who does not qualify as a resident of this State pursuant to NRS 502.015 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 504.390 , the Department shall issue a license or permit to any person who is 18 years or older upon the payment of the following fee for: A resident annual fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $40 A resident 1-day permit to fish․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 9 Each consecutive day added to a resident 1-day permit to fish․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3 A resident annual hunting license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 38 A resident annual combination hunting and fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 75 A resident trapping license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 40 A resident fur dealer's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 63 A resident master guide's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 750 A resident subguide's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 125 A nonresident annual fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 80 A nonresident annual license to fish solely in the reciprocal waters of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake 30 A nonresident 1-day permit to fish․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 18 Each consecutive day added to a nonresident 1-day permit to fish․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 7 A nonresident annual combination hunting and fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 155 A nonresident trapping license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 188 A nonresident fur dealer's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 125 A nonresident master guide's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1,500 A nonresident subguide's license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 250 A nonresident 1-day combination permit to fish and hunt upland game birds and migratory game birds 23 Each consecutive day added to a nonresident 1-day combination permit to fish and hunt upland game birds and migratory game birds 8

3. The Department shall issue a license to any person who is at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of age upon payment of the following fee for: A resident youth combination hunting and fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $15 A resident youth trapping license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 15 A nonresident youth combination hunting and fishing license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 15

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Department shall issue an annual resident specialty combination hunting and fishing license pursuant to this chapter upon satisfactory proof of the requisite facts and the payment of a fee of $15 to: (a) Any person who has been considered to be a resident of this State pursuant to NRS 502.015 immediately preceding the date of application for the license and is 65 years of age or older. (b) Any person who is a resident of this State pursuant to NRS 502.015 and who has a severe physical disability. (c) Any person who is a resident of this State pursuant to NRS 502.015 and who has incurred a service-connected disability specified in NRS 502.072 .

5. The Department shall issue an annual resident specialty combination hunting and fishing license pursuant to this chapter upon satisfactory proof of the requisite facts and the payment of a fee of $10 to any resident Native American of this State pursuant to NRS 502.280 .

6. The Department shall issue to any person, without regard to residence, upon the payment of a fee of: For a noncommercial license for the possession of live wildlife․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $15 For a commercial or private shooting preserve․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 125 For a commercial license for the possession of live wildlife․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 500 For a live bait dealer's permit․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 44 For a competitive field trials permit․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 31 For a permit to train dogs or falcons․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 15 For a 1-year falconry license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 38 For a 3-year falconry license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 94 For an importation permit․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 15 For an import eligibility permit․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 31 For an exportation permit․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 15 For any other special permit issued by the Department, a fee not to exceed the highest fee established for any other special permit set by the Commission.

7. As used in this section, “ severe physical disability ” means a physical disability which materially limits a person's ability to engage in gainful employment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.145 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.145
Issuance of deer or antelope tags as compensation for damage to private property
Status: in_force

1. An owner, lessee or manager of private land in this State may apply to the Department for the issuance to him or her of one or more deer or antelope tags as provided in this section. The tags must be issued as compensation for damage caused by deer or antelope to the private land or to any improvements thereon.

2. An application made pursuant to this section must: (a) Be made in the form prescribed by the Department; (b) Establish to the satisfaction of the Department that the applicant has sustained damage of the kind described in subsection 1; and (c) Be accompanied by the fee charged for the tags pursuant to NRS 502.250 and any fee charged for administrative costs.

3. The Department shall review the application, may conduct any investigation it deems appropriate and, if it approves the application, shall issue to the applicant not more than one tag for each 50 animals present on the private land owned, leased or managed by the applicant. Both deer and antelope tags may be issued to an applicant.

4. A tag issued as compensation for damage pursuant to this section: (a) May be used by the owner, lessee or manager of the private land if the owner, lessee or manager holds a valid Nevada hunting license, or may be sold by that person to any holder of a valid Nevada hunting license at any price mutually agreed upon; (b) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c), must be used on the private land or in the unit or units within the management area or areas in which the private land is located; and (c) May only be used during: (1) The open season for the species for which the tag is issued; or (2) A season prescribed by regulation of the Commission for the use of such tags only on the private land.

5. As a condition of receiving a tag from the Department pursuant to this section, an owner, lessee or manager who is lawfully in control of private land that blocks access to adjacent public land must provide access to the public land during the hunting season to a person or hunting party with a tag for the purpose of hunting on the public land.

6. Insofar as they are consistent with this section, the provisions of this title and of the regulations adopted by the Commission apply to the issuance and use of tags pursuant to this section. The Commission: (a) Shall by regulation establish the maximum number of tags which may be issued annually by the Department pursuant to this section, which must not exceed 2.5 percent of the total number of deer and antelope tags which are authorized for issuance annually throughout the State; and (b) May adopt any other regulations it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.590 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.590
Noncommercial collections of live wildlife; regulations concerning fencing or containment of collections of wildlife; provisions inapplicable to alternative livestock
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may maintain a noncommercial collection of legally obtained live wildlife if: (a) Such a collection is not maintained for public display nor as a part of or adjunct to any commercial establishment; and (b) The wildlife contained in such a collection is of a species which may be possessed in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 504.295 .

2. The Commission may adopt reasonable regulations establishing minimum standards for the fencing or containment of any collection of wildlife.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to alternative livestock and products made therefrom.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.490 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.490
Unlawful acts; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Any person, not authorized to do so, who: (a) Removes or attempts to remove a wild horse from the public lands; (b) Converts a wild horse to private use; (c) Harasses a wild horse or, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, kills a wild horse; (d) Uses an aircraft or a motor vehicle to hunt any wild horse; (e) Pollutes or causes the pollution of a watering hole on public land to trap, wound, kill or maim a wild horse; (f) Makes or causes the remains of a wild horse to be made into any commercial product; or (g) Sells a wild horse which strays onto private property, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. A person who willfully and maliciously kills a wild horse is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.382 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.382
Unlawful feeding of big game mammal; penalties; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not intentionally feed any big game mammal without written authorization from the Department.

2. A person who violates subsection 1: (a) For a first offense, must not be cited or charged criminally but must be informed, in writing, of the behavior that constitutes the violation and the penalties prescribed by this section for any subsequent violation of this section. (b) For a second offense, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250. (c) For a third or subsequent offense, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to any employee or agent of the Department or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture who, while carrying out his or her duties, intentionally feeds a big game mammal for any purpose.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Big game mammal ” means: (1) Any pronghorn antelope, black bear, mule deer, mountain goat, mountain lion or Rocky Mountain elk; or (2) Any of the following subspecies of bighorn sheep: (I) Nelson bighorn sheep; (II) California bighorn sheep; or (III) Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. (b) “ Intentionally feed ” means to supply, provide or otherwise make available any salt, grain, meat or other form of nourishment with the intent to attract or feed a big game mammal. The term does not include any incidental or unintentional feeding of a big game mammal, including, without limitation, any such feeding associated with: (1) Any accepted agricultural or livestock practice; (2) Any planting or maintenance of any shrub, tree or other landscaping for any residence, property or area; or (3) Any sporting event or outdoor activity at which food is served or consumed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.070 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.070
Issuance of licenses and tags to members of Armed Forces assigned to permanent duty in Nevada and their dependents
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall issue to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been assigned to permanent duty, as opposed to temporary or casual duty, within the State of Nevada all necessary hunting or fishing licenses, tags or permits for fishing, hunting or trapping in the State of Nevada. A like privilege must be extended to spouses and dependents, under the age of 21, of such members of the Armed Forces. All such licenses, tags or permits must be issued on the same terms and conditions and at the same costs as licenses, tags or permits are issued to Nevada residents, except that the 6 months' residence requirement must be waived.

2. The issuance of all such licenses, tags and permits must be made by application upon a form provided for that purpose by the Department. The application must include such proof of assignment to permanent duty within the State of Nevada as may be deemed necessary by the Department to determine whether or not an applicant is actually so assigned.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.380 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.380
Penalties
Status: in_force

The violation of any of the provisions of NRS 504.300 to 504.370 , inclusive, or the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission is punishable in accordance with the provisions of NRS 501.385 , and in addition thereto any license issued under the provisions of NRS 504.300 to 504.370 , inclusive, may be revoked by the Commission or by a court of competent jurisdiction for the balance of the license term, and no new license may be issued during the same license year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.620 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.620
Protection of birds included in Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this title or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, it is unlawful for any person to hunt or take any dead or alive birds, nests of birds or eggs of birds protected by that certain Act of Congress commonly known and referred to as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, as amended, 16 U.S.C. §§ 703 et seq., or protected by a regulation of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.023 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.023
“County” defined
Status: in_force

“ County ,” when appearing alone or in the reference framework of county advisory board to manage wildlife, board of county commissioners or any county officer, includes and applies to Carson City.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.150 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.150
Manner of hunting game birds or mammals: Unlawful acts; carrying of certain handguns lawful during certain seasons
Status: in_force

1. Unless otherwise specified by Commission regulation, it is unlawful to hunt: (a) Any game bird or game mammal with any gun capable of firing more than one round with one continuous pull of the trigger, or with any full steel, full steel core, full metal jacket, tracer or incendiary bullet or shell, or any shotgun larger than number 10 gauge. (b) Big game mammals in any manner other than with a rifle, held in the hand, that exerts at least 1,000 foot-pounds of energy at 100 yards, or with a longbow and arrow which meet the specifications established by Commission regulation. (c) Small game mammals in any manner other than with a handgun, shotgun, rifle, longbow and arrow or by means of falconry. (d) Game birds with any rifle or handgun, or in any manner other than with a shotgun held in the hand, with a longbow and arrow or by means of falconry. (e) Migratory game birds with any shotgun capable of holding more than three shells. (f) Any game bird or game mammal with the aid of any artificial light. (g) Any big game mammal, except mountain lions, with a dog of any breed.

2. A person who is hunting during any period of an open season during which hunting is restricted to the use of only archery equipment or a muzzle-loading firearm: (a) May carry for self-defense a handgun that: (1) Has a barrel length of less than 8 inches; and (2) Does not have a telescopic sight. (b) May not use the handgun carried pursuant to paragraph (a) to hunt any wildlife.

3. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of dogs in the hunting of game birds or small game mammals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.096 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.096
“Vessel” defined
Status: in_force

“ Vessel ” means every kind of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, which is used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.390 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.390
Licensing; records; regulations
Status: in_force

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

1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “ Compensation ” means any remuneration given in exchange for providing guide service which is predicated on a business relationship between the parties. The term does not include any reimbursement for shared trip expenses, including, without limitation, expenses for gasoline, food or any other costs that are generally associated with persons who are engaging in recreational hunting or fishing together. (b) “ Guide ” means to assist another person for compensation in hunting wild mammals or wild birds and fishing and includes the transporting of another person or the person’s equipment to hunting and fishing locations within a general hunting and fishing area whether or not the guide determines the destination or course of travel.

2. Each person who provides guide service for compensation or provides guide service as an incidental service to customers of any commercial enterprise, whether a direct fee is charged for the guide service or not, must obtain a master guide license from the Department. Such a license must not be issued to any person who has not reached 21 years of age.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each person who assists a person who is required to have a master guide license and acts as a guide in the course of that activity must obtain a subguide license from the Department. Such a license must not be issued to any person who has not reached 18 years of age. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a person who: (a) Is employed by or assists a person who holds a master guide license solely for the purpose of cooking, cutting wood, caring for, grooming or saddling livestock, or transporting a person by motor vehicle to or from a public facility for transportation, including, without limitation, a public airport. (b) Holds a master guide license which authorizes the person to provide services for the same species and in the same areas as the guide who employs him or her or requests the person’s assistance and has submitted to the Department a notarized statement which indicates that the person is employed by or provides assistance to the guide. The statement must be signed by both guides.

4. Fees for master guide and subguide licenses must be as provided in NRS 502.240 .

5. Any person who desires a master guide license must apply for the license on a form prescribed and furnished by the Department. The application must contain the social security number of the applicant and such other information as the Commission may require by regulation. If that person was not licensed as a master guide during the previous licensing year, the person’s application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $1,500.

6. Any person who desires a subguide license must apply for the license on a form prescribed and furnished by the Department. If that person was not licensed as a subguide during the previous licensing year, the person’s application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $50.

7. It is unlawful for the holder of a master guide license to operate in any area where a special use permit is required without first obtaining a permit unless the holder is employed by or providing assistance to a guide pursuant to subsection 3.

8. The holder of a master guide license shall maintain records of the number of hunters and anglers served, and any other information which the Department may require concerning fish and game taken by such persons. The information must be furnished to the Department on request.

9. If any licensee under this section, or person served by a licensee, is convicted of a violation of any provision of this title or chapter 488 of NRS , the Commission may revoke the license of the licensee and may refuse issuance of another license to the licensee for a period not to exceed 5 years.

10. The Commission may adopt regulations covering the conduct and operation of a guide service.

11. The Department may issue master guide and subguide licenses that are valid only in certain management areas, management units or administrative regions in such a manner as may be determined by the regulations of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.1818 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.1818
System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Regulations
Status: in_force

The Commission may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 501.1812 to 501.1818 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.350 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.350
Invoices for birds taken
Status: in_force

1. No game bird taken in accordance with the provisions of NRS 504.300 to 504.380 , inclusive, may be removed from the licensed premises until the licensee or the licensee’s agent has attached thereto an invoice, signed by the licensee or the licensee’s agent, stating: (a) The number of the licensee’s license. (b) The name of the shooting preserve. (c) The date that the birds were killed. (d) The kind and number of such birds. (e) The name and address of the hunter killing such birds.

2. The invoice must authorize transportation and use of the birds.

3. Within 1 week thereafter, the licensee or the licensee’s agent shall mail, postpaid, a duplicate of the invoice to the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.570 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.570
Minimum visitation of traps, snares and similar devices; removal of animals; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A person taking or causing to be taken wild mammals by means of traps, snares or similar devices shall, if the traps, snares or similar devices are placed or set to take mammals, visit or cause to be visited each trap, snare or similar device at a frequency specified in regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 3 during all of the time the trap, snare or similar device is placed, set or used to take wild mammals, and remove therefrom any animals caught therein.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to employees of the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture when acting in their official capacities.

3. The Commission shall adopt regulations setting forth the frequency at which a person who takes or causes to be taken wild mammals by means of traps, snares or similar devices must visit a trap, snare or similar device. The regulations must require the person to visit a trap, snare or similar device at least once each 96 hours. In adopting the regulations, the Commission shall consider requiring a trap, snare or similar device placed in close proximity to a populated or heavily used area by persons to be visited more frequently than a trap, snare or similar device which is not placed in close proximity to such an area.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.148 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.148
Restricted nonresident deer tags: Application; fees; eligibility for other tags
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person who wishes to apply for a restricted nonresident deer tag pursuant to NRS 502.147 must complete an application on a form prescribed and furnished by the Department. A licensed master guide may complete the application for an applicant. The application must be signed by the applicant and the master guide who will be responsible for conducting the restricted nonresident deer hunt.

2. The application must be accompanied by a fee for the tag of $300, plus any other fees which the Department may require. The Commission shall establish the time limits and acceptable methods for submitting such applications to the Department.

3. Any application for a restricted nonresident deer tag which contains an error or omission must be rejected and the fee for the tag returned to the applicant.

4. A person who is issued a restricted nonresident deer tag is not eligible to apply for any other deer tag issued in this State for the same hunting season as that restricted nonresident deer hunt.

5. All fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.181 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.181
Duties; regulations
Status: in_force

The Commission shall:

1. Establish broad policies for: (a) The protection, propagation, restoration, transplanting, introduction and management of wildlife in this State. (b) The promotion of the safety of persons using or property used in the operation of vessels on the waters of this State. (c) The promotion of uniformity of laws relating to policy matters.

2. Guide the Department in its administration and enforcement of the provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS by the establishment of such policies.

3. Establish policies for areas of interest including: (a) The management of big and small game mammals, upland and migratory game birds, fur-bearing mammals, game fish, and protected and unprotected mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. (b) The management and control of predatory wildlife. (c) The acquisition of lands, water rights and easements and other property for the management, propagation, protection and restoration of wildlife. (d) The entry, access to, and occupancy and use of such property, including leases of grazing rights, sales of agricultural products and requests by the Director to the State Land Registrar for the sale of timber if the sale does not interfere with the use of the property on which the timber is located for wildlife management or for hunting or fishing thereon. (e) The control of nonresident hunters. (f) The introduction, transplanting or exporting of wildlife. (g) Cooperation with federal, state and local agencies on wildlife and boating programs. (h) The revocation of licenses issued pursuant to this title to any person who is convicted of a violation of any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

4. Establish regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS , including: (a) Seasons for hunting game mammals and game birds, for hunting or trapping fur-bearing mammals and for fishing, the daily and possession limits, the manner and means of taking wildlife, including, but not limited to, the sex, size or other physical differentiation for each species, and, when necessary for management purposes, the emergency closing or extending of a season, reducing or increasing of the bag or possession limits on a species, or the closing of any area to hunting, fishing or trapping. If, in establishing any regulations pursuant to this subsection, the Commission rejects the recommendations of a county advisory board to manage wildlife with regard to the length of seasons for fishing, hunting and trapping or the bag or possession limits applicable within the respective county, the Commission shall provide to the county advisory board to manage wildlife at the meeting an explanation of the Commission's decision to reject the recommendations and, as soon as practicable after the meeting, a written explanation of the Commission's decision to reject the recommendations. Any regulations relating to the closure of a season must be based upon scientific data concerning the management of wildlife. The data upon which the regulations are based must be collected or developed by the Department. (b) The manner of using, attaching, filling out, punching, inspecting, validating or reporting tags. (c) The delineation of game management units embracing contiguous territory located in more than one county, irrespective of county boundary lines. (d) The number of licenses issued for big game and, if necessary, other game species.

5. Adopt regulations requiring the Department to make public, before official delivery, its proposed responses to any requests by federal agencies for its comment on drafts of statements concerning the environmental effect of proposed actions or regulations affecting public lands.

6. Adopt regulations: (a) Governing the provisions of the permit required by NRS 502.390 and for the issuance, renewal and revocation of such a permit. (b) Establishing the method for determining the amount of an assessment, and the time and manner of payment, necessary for the collection of the assessment required by NRS 502.390 .

7. Designate those portions of wildlife management areas for big game mammals that are of special concern for the regulation of the importation, possession and propagation of alternative livestock pursuant to NRS 576.129 .

8. Adopt regulations governing the trapping of fur-bearing mammals in a residential area of a county whose population is 100,000 or more.

9. Adopt regulations prescribing the circumstances under which a person, regardless of whether the person has obtained a valid tag issued by the Department, may assist in the killing and retrieval of a wounded big game mammal by another person who: (a) Is a paraplegic, has had one or both legs amputated or has suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes the person's walking; and (b) Has obtained a valid tag issued by the Department for hunting that animal.

10. In establishing any policy or adopting any regulations pursuant to this section, 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. § 503.050 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.050
Unlawful to waste game bird, mammal, fish or amphibian
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to cause through carelessness, neglect or otherwise any edible portion of any game bird, game mammal, game fish or game amphibian to go to waste needlessly.

2. It is unlawful for any person to capture or destroy any game mammal, except a carnivore, and detach or remove from the carcass the head, hide, antlers, horns or tusks only and leave the carcass to waste.

3. For the purposes of subsection 1, “game bird” does not include a raven, crow or magpie even if classified as a game bird pursuant to NRS 501.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.360 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.360
Records and reports of licensees; inspections
Status: in_force

Every licensee of a commercial or private shooting preserve under this chapter shall keep records and make an annual report to the Department of the number of birds released and the number of birds killed on the preserve. The report must be verified by the affidavit of the licensee or the licensee’s agent. The record must be continuous and kept on the premises described in the application for license, and the licensee shall allow any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this Title to enter such premises and inspect the licensee’s operations and records at all reasonable hours.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.337 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.337
Director: Duties
Status: in_force

The Director shall:

1. Carry out the policies and regulations of the Commission.

2. Direct and supervise all administrative and operational activities of the Department, and all programs administered by the Department as provided by law. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , the Director shall devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office and shall not follow any other gainful employment or occupation.

3. Within such limitations as may be provided by law, organize the Department and, from time to time with the consent of the Commission, may alter the organization. The Director shall reassign responsibilities and duties as he or she may deem appropriate.

4. Appoint or remove such technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his or her duties and the operation of the Department may require, and all those employees are responsible to the Director for the proper carrying out of the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions. The Director shall designate a number of employees as game wardens and provide for their training.

5. Submit technical and other reports to the Commission as may be necessary or as may be requested, which will enable the Commission to establish policy and regulations.

6. Prepare, in consultation with the Commission, the biennial budget of the Department consistent with the provisions of this title, chapter 488 of NRS and NRS 701.610 to 701.640 , inclusive, and submit it to the Commission for its review and recommendation before the budget is submitted to the Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance pursuant to NRS 353.210 .

7. Administer real property assigned to the Department.

8. Maintain full control, by proper methods and inventories, of all personal property of the State acquired and held for the purposes contemplated by this title and by chapter 488 of NRS .

9. Act as nonvoting Secretary to the Commission.

10. Adopt the regulations required pursuant to NRS 701.610 and 701.630 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.344 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.344
Confidentiality of information obtained by Department
Status: in_force

Any information obtained by the Department or any agent of the Department concerning a person who has requested assistance from the Department or has reported any information to the Department concerning any wildlife causing a nuisance or any potentially dangerous wildlife is confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.400 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.400
Fishways and fish ladders: Construction and maintenance; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Every person who has erected, or who may hereafter erect, any dams, water weirs or other obstructions to the free passage of fish in the rivers, streams, lakes or other waters of the State of Nevada shall construct and keep in repair, to the satisfaction of the Department, fishways or fish ladders at all such dams, water weirs or other obstructions so that at all seasons of the year fish may ascend above such dams, water weirs or other obstructions to deposit their spawn.

2. Every person so placing, controlling or owning any such obstruction who fails to comply with the provisions of this section after having been notified in writing so to do by the Department, and every person who at any time willfully or knowingly destroys, injures or obstructs any fishway or fish ladder which is required by law is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.088 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.088
“Took,” “taken,” “taking” and “to take” defined
Status: in_force

The words “ to take ” and their derivatives, “ took ,” “ taken ” and “ taking ,” when used in reference to wildlife, mean to kill, capture, shoot, trap, catch, wound, possess, collect, seine, snare or net, and every attempt to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3765 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3765
Unlawful activities concerning traps, snares or similar devices owned by another person; criminal penalties
Status: in_force

1. Any person who intentionally steals, takes and carries away one or more traps, snares or similar devices owned by another person with an aggregate value of less than $1,200 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. Any person who buys, receives, possesses or withholds one or more traps, snares or similar devices owned by another person with an aggregate value of less than $1,200: (a) Knowing that the traps, snares or similar devices are stolen property; or (b) Under such circumstances as should have caused a reasonable person to know that the traps, snares or similar devices are stolen property, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.097 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.097
“Wildlife” defined
Status: in_force

“ Wildlife ” means any wild mammal, wild bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mollusk or crustacean found naturally in a wild state, whether indigenous to Nevada or not and whether raised in captivity or not.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.077 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.077
Issuance of special fishing permits for use by certain organizations
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall issue special fishing permits to each public and private nonprofit: (a) Mental health facility or hospital that provides mental health services; (b) Facility for the detention or correctional care of juveniles; (c) Rehabilitation center within a hospital; (d) Facility or establishment that provides care for older persons; (e) Facility which provides temporary foster care for children who are not delinquent; (f) Club, foundation, program, educational institution or other social group operated for the benefit of children; and (g) Club, foundation, program, educational institution or other social group that will use the permit for the benefit of adults with disabilities.

2. A special fishing permit issued pursuant to this section: (a) Must be in the possession of an officer or employee of the organization who is supervising a member, adult with a disability, student, pupil, patient or child while the member, adult with a disability, student, pupil, patient or child is fishing. (b) Authorizes a member, adult with a disability, student, pupil, patient or child to fish in a legal manner if: (1) The member, adult with a disability, student, pupil, patient or child is in the company of an officer or employee of one of the organizations listed in this section; and (2) At least one officer or employee of the organization described in subparagraph (1) is both in possession of a valid Nevada fishing license and present at the site of the event at which fishing is occurring pursuant to the special fishing permit. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, must be issued pursuant and subject to regulations prescribed by the Commission. (d) Must contain the words “Nevada Special Fishing Permit” and the number of the permit printed on the face of the permit.

3. Each organization shall pay to the Department an annual fee of $25 for each permit issued to the organization pursuant to this section.

4. It is unlawful for any person other than a member, adult with a disability, student, pupil, patient or child who is in one of these organizations or who is supervised by and in the company of an officer or employee of one of these organizations pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 2 to fish with a permit issued by the Department pursuant to this section.

5. The Director or his or her designee may require the Department to expedite an application for and the approval of the issuance of a special fishing permit pursuant to subsection 1 if the Director or his or her designee determines that special circumstances exist which require such an action.

6. As used in this section, “ disability ” means, with respect to a person: (a) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life functions of the person; (b) A record of having such an impairment; or (c) Being regarded as having such an impairment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3535 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3535
Fences constructed by Department: Requirements concerning construction and maintenance
Status: in_force

If the Department constructs or causes to be constructed a fence in carrying out its duties, the Department shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure that the fence is constructed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent livestock from being trapped in the fence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.586 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.586
Translocation or destruction of endangered species found to be destructive
Status: in_force

Where any bird, mammal or other wildlife which is declared to be in danger of extinction pursuant to NRS 503.585 is found to be destructive of domestic animals or fowl or a menace to health, the Department may provide for its destruction or its removal, alive, for translocating.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.300 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.300
Regulations of Commission: Types and use of bait; chumming
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may prescribe by regulation the types of bait and methods by which it may or may not be used in any designated water. It is unlawful for any person to use any bait prohibited by regulation.

2. The Commission may by regulation control the practice known as chumming.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.379 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.379
Unlawful sales of wildlife or importation of game mammals, game birds or game amphibians; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section: (a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or expose for sale, to barter, trade or purchase or to attempt to sell, barter, trade or purchase any species of wildlife, or parts thereof, except as otherwise provided in this title or in a regulation of the Commission. (b) The importation and sale of products made from the meat of game mammals, game birds or game amphibians raised in captivity is not prohibited if the importation is from a licensed commercial breeder or commercial processor.

2. The provisions of this section do not apply to alternative livestock and products made therefrom.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.118 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.118
Manner of publication of order or regulation regarding seasons, bag limits or hours
Status: in_force

Whenever the Commission is required to publish any official order or regulation regarding open or closed seasons, bag limits or hours, it shall publish once in each case, in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Nevada or in the locality to which the order or regulation applies a notice of intention to establish the order or regulation at an open meeting to be held on a date no sooner than 10 days following the publication.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.470 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.470
Control of fur-bearing mammals doing damage
Status: in_force

1. Fur-bearing mammals injuring any property may be taken or killed at any time in any manner by the owner or occupant of the property or with the permission of the owner or occupant.

2. When the Department has determined from investigations or upon a petition signed by the owners of 25 percent of the land area in any irrigation district or the area served by a ditch company alleging that an excessive population of beaver or otter exists or that beaver or otter are doing damage to lands, streams, ditches, roads or water control structures, the Department shall remove such excess or depredating beaver or otter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.385 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.385
Unlawful acts; criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by specific statute:

1. Any person who: (a) Performs an act or attempts to perform an act made unlawful or prohibited by a provision of this title; (b) Willfully fails to perform an act required of the person by a provision of this title; (c) Obstructs, hinders, delays or otherwise interferes with any officer, employee or agent of the Department: (1) In the performance of any duty while enforcing or attempting to enforce any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; or (2) While lawfully obtaining or attempting to obtain biological samples of wildlife, hunting, fishing or trapping data, or any other biological data or information relating to wildlife; (d) Violates any order issued or regulation adopted by the Commission under the provisions of this title; or (e) Having been granted a privilege or been licensed or permitted to do any act under the provisions of this title, exercises the grant, license or permit in a manner other than as specified, is guilty of a misdemeanor. An officer, employee or agent of the Department may not obtain or attempt to obtain biological samples of wildlife, hunting, fishing or trapping data, or any other biological data or information relating to wildlife on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

2. Every person who is guilty of a misdemeanor under this title shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.310 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.310
Projects for waterfowl: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs
Status: in_force

On or before August 30 of each year, an amount of money which is equal to 1 percent of the fees charged and collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year for hunting, fishing or combination hunting and fishing licenses or limited permits pursuant to NRS 502.240 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund. The Department shall maintain separate accounting records for the receipt and expenditure of that money. An amount not to exceed 10 percent of that money may be used to reimburse the Department for the cost of administering any projects for waterfowl approved pursuant to NRS 502.322 . This amount is in addition to compensation allowed persons authorized to issue and sell licenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.310 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.310
Fund for advisory board
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in each of the counties of this State a fund for the advisory board. The fund must be kept in the county treasury, and all money received from the Department must be placed in the fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.035 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.035
Meat or game processor: Disposal for distribution by Department of game for which processing or storage charges are not paid; immunity; civil remedies
Status: in_force

1. “ Meat or game processor ” as used in this section means any person, firm or corporation that receives any game for the purpose of processing or storage or for the purposes of processing and storage.

2. Any meat or game processor who receives any game for the purpose of processing or storage may, within 90 days after the receipt thereof, if such game remains in the possession of such meat or game processor, dispose of such game to the Department if the owner of such game has not paid such meat or game processor for the processing or storage thereof.

3. The Department shall distribute such game to public charities on a fair and equitable basis.

4. No action may be commenced against such meat or game processor by the owner of such game after such game has been delivered to the Department under the provisions of this section.

5. Nothing in this section deprives a meat or game processor of any remedy at law available to a creditor against a debtor for the recovery of any money or other legal consideration owing from the owner of the game to the meat or game processor for such processing or storage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.140 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.140
Tags used as method of enforcing limits; powers of Commission; unlawful acts
Status: in_force

1. Tags may be used as a method of enforcing a limit of the number of any species which may be taken by any one person in any one season or year, and may be issued in such a manner that only a certain number may be used in any one management area, or that one tag may be used in several management areas, as designated by the Commission.

2. The Commission shall designate the number of tags for any species which may be obtained by any one person, and it is unlawful for any person to obtain tags for the person's use in excess of this number. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.145 and the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 9 of NRS 501.181 , it is unlawful for any person to use or possess tags issued to any other person, or to transfer or give tags issued to him or her to any other person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.595 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.595
Prevention or alleviation of damage caused by wildlife
Status: in_force

After the owner or tenant of any land or property has made a report to the Department indicating that such land or property is being damaged or destroyed, or is in danger of being damaged or destroyed, by wildlife, the Department may, after thorough investigation and pursuant to such regulations as the Commission may promulgate, cause such action to be taken as it may deem necessary, desirable and practical to prevent or alleviate such damage or threatened damage to such land or property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.115 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.115
Suspension of license or permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or permit
Status: in_force

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

1. If the Department receives: (a) 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 license to practice commercial taxidermy; or (b) A report made pursuant to NRS 425.510 that provides for the suspension of all licenses and permits to hunt, fish or trap, the Department shall deem the license or permit issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued or the report was received, as applicable, unless the Department receives a notice or letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.510 or 425.550 , as applicable, stating that the holder of the license or permit has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Department shall reinstate a license or permit to hunt, fish or trap or a license to practice commercial taxidermy that has been suspended in connection with a report pursuant to NRS 425.510 or by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 , as applicable, if the Department receives a notice or letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.510 or 425.550 , as applicable, 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. § 502.500 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.500
Applicability of provisions governing lotteries
Status: in_force

The provisions of chapter 462 of NRS do not apply to the distribution of any tags pursuant to this chapter, regardless of the manner in which the tags are distributed or the entity that distributes the tags.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.540 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.540
Authority of Department to enter land and remove beaver or otter
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department determines that beaver or otter are doing damage and that it will be necessary to remove beaver or otter from the land of a person to protect the lands of another landowner, the Department is not prevented from taking such beaver or otter by the refusal of the landowner to allow the employees of the Department to enter upon the land of the landowner. The Department is authorized to enter upon the lands of such owner and remove beaver or otter for the relief of other landowners and the protection of the public welfare.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.165 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.165
Carrying loaded rifle or shotgun in or on vehicle on or along public way unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful to carry a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun in or on any vehicle which is standing on or along, or is being driven on or along, any public highway or any other way open to the public.

2. For the purposes of this section: (a) A rifle or shotgun is loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge or shell in the firing chamber, but not when the only cartridges or shells are in the magazine. (b) A muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading musket is not loaded if the priming compound or element, including, without limitation, the priming powder or the unfired primer or percussion cap, is removed from the muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading musket.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to paraplegics, persons with one or both legs amputated or who have suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes walking, or peace officers and members of the Armed Forces of this State or the United States while on duty or going to or returning from duty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.110 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.110
Issuance of duplicate license to replace unexpired license that has been lost, stolen or destroyed: Regulations and fees
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no more than one license of each class may be issued to any one person during each licensing period.

2. The Commission shall adopt regulations providing for the issuance of a duplicate license to replace an unexpired license that has been lost, stolen or destroyed. The regulations must specify a fee, which must not exceed $10, for the issuance of a duplicate license. A duplicate license has the same effect, and is subject to the same conditions and restrictions, as the license it replaces.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.024 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.024
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the Department of Wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.240 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.240
Unlawful to hunt, trap or fish upon certain private property without permission
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to hunt, fish in nonnavigable waters or trap upon land which is private property where the person has been warned by the owner or occupant of the property not to trespass in the manner prescribed in NRS 207.200 , or where signs are displayed forbidding hunting, trapping or fishing without permission obtained from the owner or occupant of the private property.

2. Any person using that private property for hunting, fishing or trapping shall comply with the provisions of NRS 207.220 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3575 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3575
Wildlife Heritage Account
Status: in_force

1. The Wildlife Heritage Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The money in the Account must be used by the Department as provided in this section for: (a) The protection, propagation, restoration, transplantation, introduction and management of any game fish, game mammal, game bird or fur-bearing mammal in this State; and (b) The management and control of predatory wildlife in this State.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.250 , money received by the Department from: (a) A bid, auction, Silver State Tag Drawing or Partnership in Wildlife Drawing conducted pursuant to NRS 502.250 ; and (b) A gift of money made by any person to the Wildlife Heritage Account, must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account.

3. The interest and income earned on the money in the Wildlife Heritage Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department may annually expend from the Wildlife Heritage Account an amount of money not greater than 75 percent of the money deposited in the Account pursuant to subsection 2 during the previous year and the total amount of interest earned on the money in the Account during the previous year. In addition, the Department may, at any time, expend from the Account any portion of the amount of money in the Account which exceeds $5,000,000. The Commission shall review and approve expenditures from the Account. No money may be expended from the Account without the prior approval of the Commission.

5. The Commission shall administer the provisions of this section and may adopt any regulations necessary for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.121 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.121
Contact information to be posted on guzzler
Status: in_force

1. Each guzzler must have posted on it a notice providing the telephone number and any other contact information which may be used to notify the person or agency that placed the guzzler if the guzzler is in disrepair.

2. As used in this section, “ guzzler ” means any artificial basin that collects or is designed and constructed to collect precipitation specifically for use by any wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.165 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.165
Disbursement of money: Regulations of Commission; proof required from claimant
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations governing the disbursement of money to: (a) Prevent or mitigate damage to private property and privately maintained improvements, including, without limitation, fences; (b) Prevent or mitigate damage to fences on public lands; (c) Construct fences around sources of water on private lands or public lands where there has been damage to the area near such sources of water; and (d) Compensate persons for grazing reductions and the loss of stored and standing crops, caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State.

2. The regulations must contain: (a) Requirements for the eligibility of those persons claiming damage to private property, privately maintained improvements, fences on public lands or areas near sources of water on public lands to receive money or materials from the Department, including: (1) A requirement that such a person enter into a cooperative agreement with the Director for purposes related to this title; and (2) A requirement that if the claim is for money or materials from the Department for the construction of a fence around a source of water on private land or public land, such a person must: (I) Conduct a physical inspection of the private land or public land upon which the fence is proposed to be constructed to determine the most effective manner in which to protect the source of water and to determine the most effective manner in which to provide access to a source of water for livestock and wildlife that is located outside the fence and within a reasonable distance from the fence; (II) Conduct the inspection described in sub-subparagraph (I) in consultation with the persons or entities which will be directly affected by the construction of the fence, including, without limitation, an owner of the private land on which the fence is proposed to be constructed, a governmental entity that manages the public land on which the fence is proposed to be constructed, a holder of a permit to graze livestock on the public land, if applicable, and a person who holds a water right which will be directly affected by the construction of the fence; and (III) Enter into a cooperative agreement with the persons and entities described in sub-subparagraph (II) for purposes related to the construction of the fence in accordance with the results of the inspection conducted pursuant to this subparagraph. (b) Procedures for the formation of local panels to assess damage caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State and to determine the value of a loss claimed if the person claiming the loss and the Department do not agree on the value of the loss. (c) Procedures for the use on private property or public lands of materials purchased by the State to prevent damage caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State. (d) Any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 504.155 .

3. The regulations must: (a) Provide for the payment of money or other compensation to cover the costs of labor and materials necessary to: (1) Prevent or mitigate damage to private property, privately maintained improvements and fences on public lands caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State; and (2) Construct fences around sources of water on private or public lands if: (I) Elk or game mammals not native to this State have caused damage to the area near such sources of water; and (II) A source of water for livestock and wildlife is available outside such a fence and within a reasonable distance from such a fence or will be made available at such a location. (b) Prohibit a person who has, within a particular calendar year, applied for or received a special incentive elk tag pursuant to NRS 502.142 from applying, within the same calendar year, for compensation pursuant to this section for the same private land.

4. Money may not be disbursed to a claimant pursuant to this section unless the claimant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the damage for which the claimant is seeking compensation was caused solely by elk or game mammals not native to this State.

5. As used in this section, “ public lands ” means all lands within the exterior boundaries of the State of Nevada except lands: (a) To which title is held by any private person or entity; (b) To which title is held by the State of Nevada, any of its local governments or the Nevada System of Higher Education; (c) Which are located within congressionally authorized national parks, monuments, national forests or wildlife refuges, or which are lands acquired by purchase consented to by the Legislature; (d) Which are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, Department of Energy or Bureau of Reclamation; or (e) Which are held in trust for Indian purposes or are Indian reservations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.589 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.589
Powers and duties of Director
Status: in_force

In carrying out the program authorized by NRS 503.584 to 503.589 , inclusive, the Director shall cooperate, to the maximum extent practicable, with other states and with the counties in the State of Nevada, and the Director may enter into agreements with such other states and counties and with other legal entities for the administration and management of any area established pursuant to NRS 503.584 to 503.589 , inclusive, for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of species of native fish, wildlife and other fauna which are threatened with extinction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.320 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.320
Rules and regulations governing species that may be taken
Status: in_force

The Commission may establish rules and regulations governing the species of upland game birds that may be taken on a commercial or private shooting preserve.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.377 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.377
Unlawful to remove, tamper with or alter tag placed on wildlife or equipment seized as evidence
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to remove, tamper with or alter any evidence identification tag placed on wildlife or on any equipment seized as evidence for the violation of any provision of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.015 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.015
“Closed season” defined
Status: in_force

“ Closed season ” means all periods except those designated as “open season.” During any such season it is unlawful to fish, to hunt game mammals or game birds, or to hunt or trap fur-bearing mammals. There is no closed season on those species of wild mammals or wild birds classified as unprotected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.387 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.387
Penalties concerning licenses; confiscation and disposal of wildlife
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, upon a conviction of a violation of any provision of this title, or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title, in addition to the penalty provided for the violation, the court may require the immediate surrender of all licenses issued under the provisions of this title and held by the convicted person. Upon receipt of a surrendered license, the court shall forward it to the Commission.

2. In addition to the penalty provided for the violation of any of the provisions of this title, the court may cause to be confiscated all wildlife taken or possessed by the convicted person. All confiscated wildlife must be disposed of as directed by the court.

3. A convicted person shall not, during the time the person’s license is revoked or suspended: (a) Engage in any activity for which the license was issued; or (b) Purchase or otherwise obtain a license which has been suspended or revoked.

4. Any person who is convicted of violating the provisions of subsection 3 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to exceed 6 months, or by both a fine and imprisonment. In addition, the revocation or suspension of the license of the convicted person may be extended by an amount of time equal to the original period of revocation or suspension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.115 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.115
Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration of wildlife pursuant to the Pittman-Robertson Act
Status: in_force

1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of that certain Act of Congress commonly known and referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act, being c. 899, 50 Stat. 917, approved September 2, 1937, and also designated as 16 U.S.C. §§ 669 - 669j , providing federal aid to states in wildlife restoration projects.

2. The Commission shall do any and all things necessary to obtain for the State of Nevada the benefits provided in the Act of Congress.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.200 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.200
Unlawful obtainment or use of tag or permit by hunter
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission, it is unlawful for any hunter:

1. To obtain tags or permits for more than one management area.

2. To use tags in any management area or at any time other than at the time and place intended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.303 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.303
Duties: Submission of recommendations; attendance of chair or other members at meetings of Commission
Status: in_force

1. The boards shall submit recommendations for the management of wildlife and setting seasons for fishing, hunting and trapping, which must be considered by the Commission in its deliberation on and establishment of regulations.

2. The chair or vice chair, or members of the board appointed by them: (a) Shall attend the meetings of the Commission; and (b) Are entitled to receive such travel and per diem expenses as are allowed by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.117 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.117
Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration and management of fish pursuant to the Dingell-Johnson Act
Status: in_force

1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, being c. 658, 64 Stat. 430, approved August 9, 1950, 16 U.S.C. §§ 777 to 777k , inclusive, providing federal aid to states in fish restoration and management projects.

2. The Commission shall do all things necessary to obtain for the State of Nevada the benefits provided by such Act of Congress.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.582 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.582
Permit required to hunt, trap, possess or sell birds of prey or parts thereof; regulations
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, possess or sell any species, native or otherwise, of owl, hawk or other birds of prey, including all raptors or the parts thereof, without first obtaining a permit from the Department. The Commission may adopt regulations:

1. Covering the hunting, trapping, possession or sale of any of those species.

2. Authorizing a person to hunt, trap, possess or sell any of those species without obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.290 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.290
Residents of Nevada in Armed Forces not stationed in Nevada: Issuance of specialty combination fishing and hunting license; proof of eligibility; penalty for giving false information
Status: in_force

1. The Commission is authorized to issue to those persons serving in the Armed Forces of the United States who are bona fide residents of the State of Nevada a specialty combination fishing and hunting license, provided those persons requesting the licenses are at the time on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and are not stationed in the State of Nevada.

2. The Commission may require whatever proof it deems necessary to determine whether such persons come within the provisions of this section.

3. Any person who is guilty of giving false information to obtain a license as provided in this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.035 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.035
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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

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 fur dealer's 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 fur dealer's 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. § 503.5833 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.5833
Submission of certain information regarding holder of permit or 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 permit or license issued pursuant to NRS 503.582 or 503.583 and any pertinent changes in that information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.375 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.375
Development and implementation of process to petition Department for determination whether a person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining license to practice taxidermy; 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 license to practice taxidermy pursuant to NRS 502.370 .

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. § 501.047 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.047
“Game warden” defined
Status: in_force

“ Game warden ” means any person authorized by the Director to enforce the provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.045 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.045
Renewal of license: Requirements
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of a fur dealer's license must indicate in the application submitted to the Department whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS.

2. A fur dealer's license may not be renewed by the Department if: (a) The applicant fails to submit the information required by subsection 1; or (b) The State Controller has informed the Department pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 353C.1965 that the applicant owes a debt to an agency that has been assigned to the State Controller for collection and the applicant has not: (1) Satisfied the debt; (2) Entered into an agreement for the payment of the debt pursuant to NRS 353C.130 ; or (3) Demonstrated that the debt is not valid.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.020 . (b) “ Debt ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.035 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.035
Issuance of licenses, stamps and permits by Department
Status: in_force

Licenses, stamps and permits granting the privilege to hunt, fish or trap during the open season as provided in this title must be issued by the Department, upon payment of the fees required under this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.030 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.030
Licenses and permits: Form and contents; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Licenses or permits granting the privilege to hunt, fish or trap as provided in this title must be of such a form as is deemed necessary by the Department, but must include the following information: (a) The holder's name, address and description. (b) The date issued. (c) The period of validity. (d) The correct designation as to whether a fishing, hunting or trapping license or permit. (e) A statement acknowledged by the holder at the time of application: “I, the holder of this license or permit, hereby state that I am entitled to this license or permit under the laws of the State of Nevada and that no false statement has been made by me to obtain this license or permit.”

2. The Commission may provide rules and regulations requiring an applicant to exhibit proof of the applicant's identity and residence. Such information must be included on the license or permit as is deemed necessary by the Department.

3. The Commission may provide rules and regulations establishing a permanent licensing or permitting system. Such a system may authorize the use of applications for the issuance of temporary hunting, fishing and trapping licenses or permits for residents and the issuance of annual licenses or permits therefrom. The system may provide for the automatic renewal and validation of the annual license or permit.

4. The Commission may adopt regulations setting forth the method of applying for, the term and expiration date of any license or permit required by this title to be issued without the payment of a fee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.026 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.026
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

“ Director ” means the Director of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.3262 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.3262
Protection, propagation and management of trout: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs
Status: in_force

On or before August 30 of each year, an amount of money which is equal to 8.5 percent of the fees charged and collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year for hunting, fishing or combination hunting and fishing licenses or limited permits pursuant to NRS 502.240 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund. The Department shall maintain separate accounting records for the receipt and expenditure of that money. An amount not to exceed 10 percent of that money may be used to reimburse the Department for the cost of administering the trout program and any purpose specified in NRS 502.3264 . This amount is in addition to the compensation allowed persons authorized to issue and sell licenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.055 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.055
“Migratory game birds” defined
Status: in_force

“ Migratory game birds ” means any birds so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.285 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.285
Compensation of members
Status: in_force

Members of the board shall serve without salary or compensation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.352 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.352
Reporting of suspected communicable diseases in wildlife
Status: in_force

The Director shall require the personnel of the Department to report to him or her as soon as practicable any reasonable suspicion that a communicable disease may be present in wildlife in Nevada. The Director shall, as soon as possible, inform the Director of the State Department of Agriculture of any reasonable suspicion reported to him or her. Any sample collected by the personnel of the Department in evaluating such a suspicion must be forwarded to the Director of the State Department of Agriculture as soon as practicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3525 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3525
Taking of wildlife by employee of Department
Status: in_force

An employee of the Department may take any wildlife from any place, except private property without lawful authority, and in any manner for any purpose determined by the Director to be in the interest of public safety or conserving wildlife in this State if the taking of the wildlife complies with the requirements established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or any other agency of the Federal Government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.090 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.090
License authorizes hunting, fishing or trapping during specified period of open season; date of expiration
Status: in_force

1. Each license issued as provided in this chapter is valid, and authorizes the person to whom it is issued to hunt, to fish or to trap during open seasons only during the period specified on the license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 502.015 and unless suspended or revoked, each fishing license, hunting license and combined hunting and fishing license is valid for 1 year beginning on the date the license is purchased as specified on the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.3857 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.3857
Forfeitures
Status: in_force

Any gun, ammunition, trap, snare, vessel, vehicle, aircraft or other device or equipment used, or intended for use:

1. To facilitate the unlawful and intentional killing or possession of any big game mammal;

2. To hunt or kill a big game mammal by using information obtained as a result of the commission of an act prohibited by NRS 503.010 or a regulation of the Commission which prohibits the location of big game mammals for the purpose of hunting or killing by the use of: (a) A manned or unmanned aircraft, including, without limitation, any unmanned aerial vehicle, as defined in NRS 493.020 , or any other device that is used for navigation of, or flight in, the air; (b) A hot air balloon or any other device that is lighter than air; or (c) A satellite or any other device that orbits the earth and is equipped to produce images, or other similar devices; or

3. Knowingly to transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase any big game mammal which is unlawfully killed or possessed,

is subject to forfeiture pursuant to NRS 179.1156 to 179.1205 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.370 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.370
Rules and regulations for operation and maintenance of preserves
Status: in_force

1. The Commission is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of commercial and private shooting preserves so as to provide for the manner of taking, possession and disposal of game birds therefrom, the kind and type of records to be kept by the licensee and the manner of enclosing and posting the licensed premises, not inconsistent with the provisions of NRS 504.300 to 504.380 , inclusive.

2. No rules and regulations shall be prescribed by the Commission fixing the daily bag limit on such birds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.179 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.179
Compensation of members
Status: in_force

1. Members of the Commission are entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission, while performing official duties for the Commission.

2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

3. Compensation and expenses must be paid from the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.296 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.296
Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Use of money deposited from certain fees
Status: in_force

1. Before the Department may undertake any project using money deposited pursuant to NRS 502.294 , it must 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 502.294 must be used for projects approved by the Commission for the protection and propagation of upland game birds and for the acquisition, development and preservation of the habitats of upland game birds in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.359 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.359
Wildlife Imprest Account
Status: in_force

1. The Wildlife Imprest Account in the amount of $15,000 is hereby created for the use of the Department, subject to the following conditions: (a) The money must be deposited in a bank or credit union qualified to receive deposits of public money, except that $500 must be kept in the custody of an employee designated by the Director for immediate use for purposes set forth in this section. (b) The Account must be replenished periodically from the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund upon approval of expenditures as required by law and submission of vouchers or other documents to indicate payment as may be prescribed.

2. The Wildlife Imprest Account may be used to pay for postage, C.O.D. packages, travel or other minor expenses which are proper as claims for payment from the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

3. The Wildlife Imprest Account may be used to provide money to employees of the Department for travel expenses and subsistence allowances arising out of their official duties or employment. All advances constitute a lien in favor of the Department upon the accrued wages of the requesting employee in an amount equal to the money advanced, but the Director may advance more than the amount of the accrued wages of the employee. Upon the return of the employee, the employee is entitled to receive money for any authorized expenses and subsistence in excess of the amount advanced.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.215 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.215
Carcasses of certain diseased game: Placement or validation of tags; inspection and disposition of carcass; issuance and use of replacement tags; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If any person who possesses a tag to hunt a big game mammal kills an animal that is believed to be diseased and unfit for human consumption, the person shall place his or her tag on the carcass or validate the tag in accordance with NRS 502.150 and any regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 502.160 and provide the whole carcass for inspection by an authorized representative of the Department or, at the person's own expense, by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Nevada. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the holder of the tag who provides the carcass for such an inspection is entitled, if the carcass is diseased and unfit for human consumption, to receive at no charge another tag as a replacement for the carcass determined to be diseased and unfit for consumption. The holder shall choose whether the replacement tag is to be issued for the current hunting season or for the next similar season in the following year. If the holder chooses to retain the head, antlers, carcass, horns or hide of the animal, and the authorized representative of the Department approves the retention, the holder shall be deemed to waive any claim the holder may have had for the issuance of a replacement tag.

2. A replacement tag issued pursuant to subsection 1 for the current hunting season is valid for: (a) The entire remaining portion of the season for which the original tag was issued; or (b) If the original tag was issued for a period of a split season, the entire remaining portion of the period for which the original tag was issued or the entire following period, if any.

3. A replacement tag issued pursuant to subsection 1 must be: (a) Issued for the same unit for which the original tag was issued. (b) Used in the same manner as or pursuant to the same conditions or restrictions applicable to the original tag.

4. The Commission shall adopt by regulation: (a) A procedure for the inspection and verification of the condition of such a carcass; (b) Requirements for the disposal of such a carcass if it is determined to be diseased and unfit for human consumption; (c) Requirements for the disposition of the hide and the antlers or horns of the animal; and (d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a procedure for the issuance of a replacement tag pursuant to this section.

5. For the purposes of this section, “ split season ” means a season which is divided into two or more periods.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.090 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.090
“Trapping,” “trapped” and “to trap” defined
Status: in_force

The words “ to trap ” and their derivatives, “ trapping ” and “ trapped ,” mean to set or operate any device, mechanism or contraption that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any animal and every act of assistance to any person in so doing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.275 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.275
Appointment and terms of members
Status: in_force

1. The boards of county commissioners shall appoint members to the boards of their respective counties.

2. Each member appointed shall serve a term of 3 years.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.065 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.065
“Open season” defined
Status: in_force

“ Open season ” means that period designated pursuant to the provisions of this title during which it is legal to fish or to hunt game mammals or game birds or to hunt or to trap fur-bearing mammals. The period includes the first day and last day designated. There is no open season on those species of wildlife classified as protected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.035 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.035
“Fur-bearing mammal” defined
Status: in_force

“ Fur-bearing mammal ” means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.250 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.250
Fees for tags and for processing certain applications; acceptance of sealed bids for tags or award of tags by auction or drawing; disposition of proceeds; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The amount of the fee that must be charged for the following tags is: Resident deer tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $30 Resident antelope tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 60 Resident elk tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 120 Resident bighorn sheep tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 120 Resident mountain goat tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 120 Resident mountain lion tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 25 Nonresident deer tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 240 Nonresident antelope tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 300 Nonresident antlered elk tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1,200 Nonresident antlerless elk tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 500 Nonresident bighorn sheep tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1,200 Nonresident mountain goat tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1,200 Nonresident mountain lion tag․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 100

2. The amount of the fee for other resident or nonresident big game tags must not exceed the highest fee for a resident or nonresident big game tag established pursuant to this section.

3. The amount of the fee for a tag determined to be necessary by the Commission for other species pursuant to NRS 502.130 must not exceed the highest fee for a resident or nonresident tag established pursuant to this section.

4. A fee not to exceed $10 may be charged for processing an application for a game species or permit other than an application for an elk. A fee of not less than $5 but not more than $15 must be charged for processing an application for an elk, $5 of which must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund and used for the prevention and mitigation of damage caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State. A fee of not less than $15 and not more than $50 must be charged for processing an application for a Silver State Tag.

5. The Commission may accept sealed bids for, or award through an auction or a Silver State Tag Drawing, or any combination thereof, not more than 15 big game tags and not more than 5 wild turkey tags each year. To reimburse the Department for the cost of managing wildlife and administering and conducting the bid, auction or Silver State Tag Drawing, not more than 18 percent of the total amount of money received from the bid, auction or Silver State Tag Drawing may be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund. Any amount of money received from the bid, auction or Silver State Tag Drawing that is not so deposited must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Heritage Account in the State General Fund in accordance with the provisions of NRS 501.3575 .

6. The Commission may by regulation establish an additional drawing for big game tags, which may be entitled the Partnership in Wildlife Drawing. To reimburse the Department for the cost of managing wildlife and administering and conducting the drawing, not more than 18 percent of the total amount of money received from the drawing may be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund. Except as otherwise provided by regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 7, the money received by the Department from applicants in the drawing who are not awarded big game tags must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Heritage Account in accordance with the provisions of NRS 501.3575 .

7. The Commission may adopt regulations which authorize the return of all or a portion of any fee collected from a person pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.060 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.060
Information to be furnished by applicant; acknowledgment of statement required; penalties for false statements; use of invalid license unlawful
Status: in_force

1. A person applying for and procuring a license, tag or permit, as provided in this chapter, shall give to the license agent the person's name and residence address, which must be entered by the license agent, manually or electronically in a record specified by the Department, together with the date of issuance and a description of the person. If a child under the age of 18 years is applying for a license to hunt, the child's parent or legal guardian must acknowledge in the application an attached statement indicating that the parent or legal guardian has been advised of the provisions of NRS 41.472 .

2. In addition to the information required pursuant to subsection 1, the person, or the parent or legal guardian of a child, applying for a license, tag or permit shall, at the time of application, acknowledge the following statement: “I, the holder of this license, tag or permit, hereby state that I am entitled to this license, tag or permit under the laws of the State of Nevada and that no false statement has been made to obtain this license, tag or permit.”

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, any person who makes any false statement or furnishes false information to obtain any license, tag or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4. Any person who makes any false statement or furnishes false information to obtain any big game tag issued pursuant to the provisions of this title is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

5. It is unlawful for any person to hunt, fish or trap using any hunting, fishing or trapping license which is invalid by reason of expiration or a false statement made to obtain the license.

6. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of subsection 3 or 4 forfeits any bonus point or other increased opportunity to be awarded a tag in a subsequent drawing conducted for that tag if the bonus point or other increased opportunity was acquired by the false statement or false information.

7. 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, moose, bighorn sheep or elk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.360 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.360
Unlawful fishing from hatcheries
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person at any time to fish from any state hatchery, or from any waters set aside or used for the purpose of rearing or growing fish for transplanting by the State.

2. Nothing in this section prohibits employees of the Department from handling, at any time, all such fish, as may be required in the propagation, care and distribution of the fish.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.383 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.383
Unlawful vandalism of sign or notice erected by Department
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person maliciously to tear down, mutilate or destroy any sign, signboard or other notice which has been erected by the Department or through an agency of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.265 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.265
Appointment of members; vacancies
Status: in_force

1. The board of county commissioners shall appoint qualified persons to the board who are residents of the county and are: (a) Hunters, trappers or anglers; or (b) Engaged in ranching or farming in the county.

2. In addition to the members appointed pursuant to subsection 1, the board of county commissioners shall appoint one qualified person to the board who represents the interests of the general public of the county. The person appointed pursuant to this subsection must be a resident of the county from which he or she is appointed.

3. Within 60 days after a vacancy occurs, the board of county commissioners shall, if the vacant member was appointed: (a) Pursuant to subsection 1, appoint a member to the board upon the recommendation of: (1) Organizations that represent hunters, trappers or anglers in the county; and (2) Persons who are engaged in ranching or farming in the county. (b) Pursuant to subsection 2, appoint a member to the board pursuant to the provisions of that subsection.

4. Within 90 days after a vacancy occurs, the board of county commissioners shall report to the Commission the name and address of each member appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.363 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.363
Change Account
Status: in_force

A Change Account in the amount of $3,000 is hereby created. The Account must be kept in the custody of one or more employees designated by the Director and used for the making of change incidental to the business of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.005 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.005
“Big game mammal” defined
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 501.382 , “ big game mammal ” means any game mammal so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.1817 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.1817
System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Judicial review of suspension or revocation of license, permit or privilege
Status: in_force

Any person whose license, permit or privilege has been suspended or revoked by the Department pursuant to NRS 501.1816 is entitled to judicial review of the decision in the manner provided by chapter 233B of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.146 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.146
Restricted nonresident deer tags: Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 502.146 to 502.149 , inclusive:

1. “Restricted nonresident deer hunt” means a deer hunt in which a restricted nonresident deer hunter hunts with a licensed master guide or licensed subguide.

2. “Restricted nonresident deer hunter” means a person who is not a resident of this State and is issued a restricted nonresident deer tag.

3. “Restricted nonresident deer tag” means a tag which is issued to a nonresident for a restricted nonresident deer hunt.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.330 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.330
Shooting hours on preserves
Status: in_force

Shooting hours for the areas licensed under NRS 504.300 to 504.380 , inclusive, shall be the same as those fixed by the Commission for upland game throughout the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.351 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.351
Cooperative and reciprocal agreements
Status: in_force

1. The Director may enter into cooperative or reciprocal agreements with the Federal Government or any agency thereof, any other state or any agency thereof, any other agency of this state, any county or other political subdivision of this state, to the extent permitted by the provisions of chapter 277 of NRS , any public or private corporation, or any person, in accordance with and for the purpose of carrying out the policy of the Commission.

2. Such agreements do not relieve any party thereto of any liability, independent of such agreements, existing under any provision of law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.147 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.147
Leases of grazing rights and sales of agricultural products by Department
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in a special act pertaining to a particular area:

1. The Department may, if such leases or sales do not interfere with the use of such real property for wildlife management or for hunting or fishing thereon: (a) Lease, for a term not exceeding 5 years, grazing or pasturage rights in and to real property which is assigned to the Department for administration. (b) Sell crops or agricultural products of whatever kind produced on such real property.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, whenever the Department intends to lease grazing or pasturage rights or to sell or offer for sale agricultural products as provided in subsection 1, the Department may do so only by advertising for bids, reserving in such advertising the right to reject any or all bids.

3. The Department may enter into such a lease with or make such a sale to a state agency without advertising for bids if the rent agreed to be paid for the lease or the sale price agreed to be paid for any agricultural commodities to be sold is, in the opinion of the Department, equal to the amount that would be obtained by advertising for bids.

4. If the Department finds that the highest or best bid is less than the amount that should be paid, the Department may reject all bids and negotiate with interested persons for such lease or sale, but shall not accept any negotiated price if it is less in amount than the highest bid tendered for the same lease or sale.

5. If the deed to real property assigned to the Department for administration contains a covenant or provision giving to the grantor an option to meet the highest bid for any lease by the Department of grazing or pasturage rights to the real property or the sale of agricultural products from it, the Department shall comply with the terms of the covenant or provision in the deed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.297 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.297
Duties: Evaluating local opinion and advising Commission
Status: in_force

The boards shall solicit and evaluate local opinion and advise the Commission on matters relating to the management of wildlife.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.584 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.584
Legislative finding; conservation, protection and propagation of selected species
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that: (a) The economic growth of the State of Nevada has been attended with some serious and unfortunate consequences. Nevada has experienced the extermination or extirpation of some of the State’s native species of animals, including fish and vertebrate wildlife. Serious losses have occurred and are occurring in other species of native wild animals with important economic, educational, historical, political, recreational, scientific and aesthetic values. (b) The people of the State of Nevada have an obligation to conserve and protect the various species of native fish and wildlife that are threatened with extinction.

2. The purpose of NRS 503.584 to 503.589 , inclusive, is to provide a program for the: (a) Conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of selected species of native fish and other vertebrate wildlife, including migratory birds; and (b) Perpetuation of the populations and habitats of such species.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.452 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.452
Registration or stamping of certain information on traps, snares and similar devices; fee for registration; exceptions; unlawful possession of trap registered to another person without written permission; confidentiality of registration information
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, each trap, snare or similar device used by a person in the taking of wild mammals must be registered with the Department before it is used. Each registered trap, snare or similar device must bear a number which is assigned by the Department and is clearly stamped on the trap, snare or similar device or on a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device. The registration of a trap, snare or similar device is valid until the trap, snare or similar device is sold or ownership of the trap, snare or similar device is otherwise transferred. For each trap, snare or similar device registered with the Department, the person registering the trap, snare or similar device must pay a registration fee of $5.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a trap, snare or similar device is not registered with the Department pursuant to subsection 1, before it can be used in the taking of wild animals, it must have the name and address of the person who owns the trap, snare or similar device: (a) Clearly stamped upon the trap, snare or similar device; or (b) On a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device.

3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to a trap, snare or similar device used: (a) Exclusively on private property which is posted or fenced in accordance with the provisions of NRS 207.200 by the owner or occupant of the property or with the permission of the owner or occupant; (b) For the control of rodents by an institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education; (c) By any federal, state or local governmental agency; or (d) For the taking of wild mammals for scientific or educational purposes under a permit issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 503.650 .

4. It is unlawful: (a) For a person to whom a trap, snare or similar device is registered to allow another person to possess or use the trap, snare or similar device without providing to that person written authorization to possess or use the trap, snare or similar device. (b) For a person to possess or use a trap, snare or similar device registered to another person without obtaining the written authorization required pursuant to paragraph (a). If a person obtains written authorization to possess or use a trap, snare or similar device pursuant to paragraph (a), the person shall ensure that the written authorization, together with his or her trapping license, is in his or her possession during any period in which he or she uses the trap, snare or similar device to take fur-bearing mammals.

5. A person to whom a trap, snare or similar device is registered pursuant to this section shall report any theft of the trap, snare or similar device to the Department as soon as it is practical to do so after the person discovers the theft.

6. Any information in the possession of the Department concerning the registration of a trap, snare or similar device is confidential and the Department shall not disclose that information unless required to do so by law or court order.

7. If a trap, snare or similar device has been used exclusively on private property pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3, before the trap, snare or similar device is used on any public land in this State, the owner of the trap, snare or similar device must: (a) Register the trap, snare or similar device pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Pursuant to subsection 2, have his or her name and address: (1) Clearly stamped on the trap, snare or similar device; or (2) On a metal tag that is attached to the trap, snare or similar device.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.660 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.660
Unlawful manner of camping near water hole
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to camp within 100 yards of a water hole in such a manner that wildlife or domestic stock will be denied access to such water hole.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.025 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.025
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 fur dealer's license and any pertinent changes in that information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.376 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.376
Unlawful killing or possession of bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, moose, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion or black bear; exceptions; criminal penalties
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not intentionally kill or aid and abet another person to kill a bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, moose, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion or black bear: (a) Outside of the prescribed season set by the Commission for the lawful hunting of that animal; (b) Through the use of a manned or unmanned aircraft or helicopter in violation of NRS 503.010 ; (c) By a method other than the method prescribed on the tag issued by the Department for hunting that animal; (d) Knowingly during a time other than: (1) The time of day set by the Commission for hunting that animal pursuant to NRS 503.140 ; or (2) If the Commission has not set such a time, between sunrise and sunset as determined pursuant to that section; or (e) Without a valid tag issued by the Department for hunting that animal. A tag issued for hunting any animal specified in this subsection is not valid if knowingly used by a person: (1) Except as otherwise provided by the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 9 of NRS 501.181 , other than the person specified on the tag; (2) Outside of the management area or other area specified on the tag; or (3) If the tag was obtained by a false or fraudulent representation.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit the killing of an animal specified in subsection 1 if: (a) The killing of the animal is necessary to protect the life of any person, pet or livestock in imminent danger of being attacked by the animal; or (b) The animal killed was not the intended target of the person who killed the animal and the killing of the animal which was the intended target would not violate the provisions of subsection 1.

3. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 shall be punished for a category E felony as provided in NRS 193.130 or, if the court reduces the penalty pursuant to this subsection, for a gross misdemeanor. In determining whether to reduce the penalty, the court shall consider: (a) The nature of the offense; (b) The circumstances surrounding the offense; (c) The defendant's understanding and appreciation of the gravity of the offense; (d) The attitude of the defendant towards the offense; and (e) The general objectives of sentencing.

4. A person shall not willfully possess any animal specified in subsection 1 if the person knows the animal was killed in violation of subsection 1 or the circumstances should have caused a reasonable person to know that the animal was killed in violation of subsection 1.

5. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 4 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Livestock ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 561.025 . (b) “ Pet ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.487 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.320 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.320
Budgets
Status: in_force

1. Annually, not later than May 1, each board shall prepare a budget for the period ending June 30 of the following year, setting forth in detail its proposed expenditures for carrying out its duties as specified in this title within its county, and submit the budget to the Commission accompanied by a statement of the previous year's expenditures, certified by the county auditor.

2. The Commission shall examine the budget in conjunction with the Director or a person designated by the Director, and may increase, decrease, alter or amend the budget.

3. Upon approval of the budget, the Department shall transmit a copy of the approved budget to the board, and at the same time withdraw from the Wildlife Account within the State General Fund and transmit to the board the money required under the approved budget for disposition by the board in accordance with the approved budget. All money so received must be placed in the fund for the advisory board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.361 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.361
Petty Cash Account
Status: in_force

A Petty Cash Account in the amount of $1,000 for the payment of minor expenses of the Department is hereby created. The Account must be kept in the custody of an employee designated by the Director and must be replenished periodically from the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund upon approval of expenditures as required by law and submission of vouchers or other documents to indicate payment as may be prescribed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.167 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.167
Creation; number and appointment of members
Status: in_force

The Board of Wildlife Commissioners, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 505.015 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 505 / Section 505.015
Application for license: Inclusion of social security number of applicant
Status: in_force

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

An application for the issuance of a fur dealer's license must include the social security number of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.655 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.655
Shed antlers: Regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations for the taking of shed antlers.

2. As used in this section, “ shed antlers ” means antlers which have been naturally shed by any big game mammal in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.391 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.391
Development and implementation of process to petition Department for determination whether a person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining master guide or subguide license; 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 master guide license or subguide license pursuant to NRS 504.390 .

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. § 503.450 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.450
Manner of hunting fur-bearing mammals
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person at any time to hunt any fur-bearing mammal in any manner other than by trap, gun or bow and arrow.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.294 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.294
Projects for protection and propagation of upland game birds: Deposit of percentage of fees for licenses and permits; accounting records; reimbursement of administrative costs
Status: in_force

On or before August 30 of each year, an amount of money which is equal to 3.5 percent of the fees charged and collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year for hunting, fishing or combination hunting and fishing licenses or limited permits pursuant to NRS 502.240 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund. The Department shall maintain separate accounting records for the receipt and expenditure of that money. An amount not to exceed 10 percent of that money may be used to reimburse the Department for the cost of administering any project approved pursuant to NRS 502.296 . This amount is in addition to compensation allowed persons authorized to issue and sell licenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.290 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.290
Manner and means of fishing; authorized use of not more than two combinations of hook, line and rod; taking frogs
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for any person to fish in or from any of the waters of the State of Nevada for any fish of any species in any manner other than with hook and line attached to a rod or reel closely attended in the manner known as angling. Not more than two combinations of hook, line and rod may be used by one person at any time.

2. The Commission may by regulation authorize other methods for taking fish. Frogs may be taken by spear, bow and arrow, hook and line or by other methods authorized by the Commission's regulation.

3. For the purposes of this section, “ hook ” includes not more than three baited hooks, not more than three fly hooks or not more than two plugs or similar lures. No more than two such plugs or lures, irrespective of the number of hooks or attractor blades attached thereto, may be attached to the line.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.130 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.130
Tags, permits and seals required to hunt, trap, fish for or possess designated wildlife
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the regular hunting licenses and trapping licenses provided for in this chapter, additional licenses, to be known as tags, are required to hunt any deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear, moose, mountain lion or mountain goat.

2. Whenever it is determined by the Commission that it is necessary for correct management: (a) Tags also may be required to hunt, trap or fish for any other species of wildlife. The Commission may limit the number of tags to be used in a management area. (b) Permits and seals may be required to hunt, trap, fish or to possess any species of wildlife.

3. The Commission shall set the fee for all permits and seals issued pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.587 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.587
Duties of Commission
Status: in_force

The Commission shall use its authority to manage land to carry out a program for conserving, protecting, restoring and propagating selected species of native fish, wildlife and other vertebrates and their habitats which are threatened with extinction and destruction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.340 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.340
Safety for hunters: Course in responsibilities of hunters; certification of instructors; issuance of certificate; reasonable accommodations for person with disability
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall certify instructors who will, with the cooperation of the Department, provide instruction in the responsibilities of hunters established by the Department to all eligible persons who, upon the successful completion of the course, must be issued a certificate. Persons who are disqualified from obtaining a hunting license, pursuant to NRS 502.330 , are eligible for the course.

2. The Department shall make reasonable accommodations for the completion of the course by a person with a disability.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.046 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.046
“Game mammal” defined
Status: in_force

“ Game mammal ” means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.140 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.140
Agreements with landowners; closed zones; limitation on number of hunters and anglers
Status: in_force

1. The Department is authorized, subject to approval by the Commission, to enter into agreements with landowners, individually or in groups, to establish wildlife management areas and to enforce regulations necessary thereto for the purpose of providing greater areas for the public to hunt or fish on private lands and to protect the landowner or lessee from damage due to trespass or excessive hunting or fishing pressure.

2. Such an agreement must require that the Department designate certain portions of the area as closed zones for the protection of livestock, buildings, persons and other properties.

3. The zones must be posted conspicuously along all boundaries and it is unlawful to hunt, fish or trespass therein or to hunt or fish on any cooperative area contrary to the regulations provided.

4. The agreement may designate the number of hunters or anglers who may be admitted to the area, if such limitation is necessary or desirable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.370 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.370
Licensing of taxidermists
Status: in_force

1. A license to practice taxidermy is required before any person may perform taxidermal services for others on any wildlife or their parts, nests or eggs.

2. Annual licenses must be issued by the Department to applicants who satisfy the requirements established by the Department and pay a fee of: Fee to practice commercial taxidermy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $44 Fee to practice noncommercial taxidermy․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 20

3. Any person who wishes to obtain a license to practice taxidermy must apply for the license on an application form provided by the Department. The applicant must provide such information on the form as the Commission may require by regulation.

4. The Commission may adopt regulations governing the licensing of taxidermists and the practice of taxidermy, including: (a) The receipt, possession, transportation, identification, purchase and sale of wildlife or parts thereof to be or which have been processed by a taxidermist; (b) The maintenance and submission of written records; and (c) Any other matter concerning the practice, conduct and operating procedures of taxidermists as the Commission may deem necessary.

5. A person who is authorized to enforce the provisions of this title may enter the facilities of a licensee at any reasonable hour and inspect the licensee’s operations and records.

6. If a licensee is convicted of a violation of any provision of this title or the regulations adopted by the Commission, the Commission may revoke his or her license and may refuse to issue another license to him or her for a period not to exceed 5 years.

7. The provisions of this section do not apply to institutions of learning of this State or of the United States, or to research activities conducted exclusively for scientific purposes, or for the advancement of agriculture, biology or any of the sciences.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.349 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.349
Game wardens
Status: in_force

Regular employees and others designated by the Director as game wardens shall enforce all provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.331 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.331
Creation; administration of laws
Status: in_force

The Department of Wildlife is hereby created. The Department shall administer the wildlife laws of this State, chapter 488 of NRS and NRS 701.610 to 701.640 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.245 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.245
Limitation on hunting upland game birds by nonresidents
Status: in_force

Hunting by nonresidents of this State for upland game birds or one or more species of such class may be forbidden or the number of licenses for such birds issued to nonresidents limited by the Commission in any county, counties or in any portion of a county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.100 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.100
Legislative declaration regarding wildlife
Status: in_force

1. Wildlife in this State not domesticated and in its natural habitat is part of the natural resources belonging to the people of the State of Nevada.

2. The preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife within the State contribute immeasurably to the aesthetic, recreational and economic aspects of these natural resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.001 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.001
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 501.003 to 501.097 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.160 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.160
Form of tags; regulations concerning tags
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall designate the electronic and paper forms of the tag, requiring such numbering or other manner of identification as is necessary to designate the name or hunting license number of the person to whom it is issued. Each tag must show the game for which it may be used, the year and, whenever necessary, the management area in which it may be used.

2. The Commission may adopt any regulations necessary relative to the manner of qualifying and applying for, using, completing, attaching, filling out, punching, inspecting, validating or reporting such tags. It is unlawful for any person to fail to abide by any such regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.300 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.300
Establishment of commercial or private shooting preserve
Status: in_force

Any person who owns or controls the shooting rights or privileges on an enclosed tract of land may establish a commercial or private shooting preserve for the propagation, culture and maintenance of upland game birds pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and commission regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.182 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.182
Cooperative agreements with adjoining states
Status: in_force

The Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with adjoining states for the management of interstate wildlife populations and for the establishment of uniform boating regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.388 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.388
Revocation of license and of privilege to apply for big game tag on conviction of certain violations
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may, in addition to any suspension, revocation or other penalty imposed pursuant to any other provision of this title: (a) Revoke any license of any person who is convicted of a violation of NRS 503.050 , and may refuse to issue any new license to the convicted person for any period not to exceed 5 years after the date of the conviction; and (b) Revoke any license of any person who is convicted of unlawfully killing or possessing a bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, moose, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion or black bear in violation of NRS 501.376 , and may: (1) Refuse to issue any new license to the convicted person for any period not to exceed 3 years; and (2) Revoke that person's privilege to apply for any big game tag for a period not to exceed 10 years.

2. The court in which the conviction is had shall require the immediate surrender of all such licenses and shall forward them to the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.020 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.020
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means the Board of Wildlife Commissioners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.143 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.143
Establishment of program for issuance of special incentive deer tags
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may adopt regulations establishing a program pursuant to which the Department may issue special incentive deer tags to owners, lessees and managers of private land in this State for use on the private land of such owners, lessees or managers.

2. The regulations must: (a) Require that the owner, lessee or manager who is lawfully in control of private land must, before the owner, lessee or manager is issued a special incentive deer tag: (1) Allow the hunting and viewing of wildlife on his or her land by the general public; or (2) Enter into a cooperative agreement with the Department to improve deer or other wildlife habitat on his or her land. (b) Allow the owner, lessee or manager to sell any special incentive deer tag that the owner, lessee or manager is issued pursuant to the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 504.155 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 504 / Section 504.155
Receipt of money by Department; accounting and disbursement
Status: in_force

All gifts, grants, fees and appropriations of money received by the Department for the prevention and mitigation of damage caused by elk or game mammals not native to this State, and the interest and income earned on the money, less any applicable charges, must be accounted for separately within the Wildlife Account and may only be disbursed as provided in the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 504.165 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.454 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.454
Trapping license required; unlawful to remove or disturb trap, snare or similar device of licensee; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Every person who takes fur-bearing mammals by trap, snare or similar device or unprotected mammals by trapping or sells raw furs for profit shall procure a trapping license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful to remove or disturb the trap, snare or similar device of any holder of a trapping license while the trap, snare or similar device is being legally used by the holder on public land or on land where the holder has permission to trap.

3. A person may: (a) Remove or disturb a trap, snare or similar device if the trap, snare or similar device creates an immediate risk of physical injury or death to any person or animal accompanying a person. (b) Release any person or animal accompanying a person from a trap, snare or similar device in which the person or animal is caught.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.190 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.190
Limitations on number of tags; scope of management area; responsibilities of Commission
Status: in_force

1. Tags for hunting wildlife may be limited to a certain number in any management area, which management area may include all of any county, any portion of any county or any continuous area in adjacent counties.

2. Whenever a limit is placed upon the number of tags available to hunters in any management area, the Commission shall determine the manner in which the tags are issued, whether by lot or by sale to first applicants, the manner of application, the manner of delivering the tags and other necessary matters.

3. Whenever applications, money or tags and licenses are entrusted to the mails, the Commission is not responsible for loss or delay in the mails.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.356 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.356
Wildlife Account
Status: in_force

1. Money received by the Department from: (a) The sale of licenses; (b) Fees described in NRS 278.337 ; (c) Fees pursuant to the provisions of NRS 488.075 and 488.1795 ; (d) Remittances from the State Treasurer pursuant to the provisions of NRS 365.535 ; (e) Appropriations made by the Legislature; and (f) All other sources, including, without limitation, the Federal Government, except money derived from the forfeiture of any property described in NRS 501.3857 or money deposited in the Wildlife Heritage Account pursuant to NRS 501.3575 , the Wildlife Trust Fund pursuant to NRS 501.3585 , the Energy Planning and Conservation Account created by NRS 701.630 or the Account for the Recovery of Costs created by NRS 701.640 , must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Wildlife Account in the State General Fund.

2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Wildlife Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 and NRS 503.597 , the Department may use money in the Wildlife Account only to carry out the provisions of this title and chapter 488 of NRS and as provided in NRS 365.535 , and the money must not be diverted to any other use.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 502.250 , 502.410 and 504.155 , all fees for the sale or issuance of stamps, tags, permits and licenses that are required to be deposited in the Wildlife Account pursuant to the provisions of this title and any matching money received by the Department from any source must be accounted for separately and must be used: (a) Only for the protection, propagation and management of wildlife; and (b) If the fee is for the sale or issuance of a license, permit or tag other than a tag specified in subsection 5 or 6 of NRS 502.250 , under the guidance of the Commission pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 501.181 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.020 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.020
Preparation of licenses by Department
Status: in_force

The Department shall prepare the licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping, and shall deliver such licenses to agents for sale to the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 503.410 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 503 / Section 503.410
Unlawful interference with flow of water through fish ladder
Status: in_force

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to dry up, impede or interfere with the free flow of water through any fish ladder upon any stream in this State, when there is sufficient unappropriated or unused water in such stream for use therein, by diverting the same from above and around such fish ladder by means of any ditch, canal or aqueduct, and permitting the same to waste, spill or flow back into the stream below such fish ladder by means of a spillway, tailrace, overflow, underpass, headgate or other appliance not equipped with an efficient and adequate fish ladder.

2. This section shall not be construed to impair any subsisting right to divert water from such stream for irrigation, domestic or culinary purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 502.102 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 502 / Section 502.102
Authority for Commission to establish program for transfer of tag to hunt big game mammals to person who is under 18 years of age
Status: in_force

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 any person who is under 18 years of age.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.293 — NV Code / Title 45 / Chapter 501 / Section 501.293
Removal of member
Status: in_force

Members of boards may be removed by the boards of county commissioners of the counties served for cause, including, but not limited to, absences from three consecutive, duly called board meetings, unless excused by their respective board chairs.