Nevada Hunt Guide 2013

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2013 Hunting and Trapping Laws and Regulations

for Big Game, Furbearer, Upland Game and Waterfowl


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Nevada Department of Wildlife

Welcome to Nevadahunting a great and unexpected resource.

It all starts with the hunter and angler, who provide the cor

of our funding. Without the fees from the sale of licenses

tags and stamps, as well as the excise taxes you pay o

hunting and shing equipment, it would be impossible fo

us to do our job. There is nothing quite like the user-funde

system of wildlife management weve built in the Unite

States: The North American Model, where wildlife belongto the public and is scientically managed by professiona

as a sustainable resource.

This magazine is meant to be your quick-reference t

hunting in Nevada. It includes season dates, quotas an

crucial regulations that every sportsman needs to know

before heading out. However, this publication contain

only brief explanations of the hunting laws in this state. W

recommend checking out our website (www.ndow.org) o

calling your local NDOW ofce if you have any questions.

This hunting season please savor the moments yo

have in the eld with your friends and your families buildin

memories to last a lifetime. Live in the moment. Take thtime to realize the experiences shared will last forever in ou

minds, the minds of our families and the minds of our friends

Let the success of your hunting adventures be dened not b

the trophy quality of your quarry, but the priceless memorie

of adventures and experiences shared with loved ones

Remember, its about the journey so take time to enjoy i

Good luck in all your hunting endeavors and focus on th

event, not just the result.

Sincerely,

Tony Wasley, Director

youre someone who has been hunting in Nevada

for years, you already know about the wide range of

opportunities out there. Opening this hunting guide is just

an exciting reminder of the adventures that await you this

year. If, however, you picked up this magazine to see what

the Silver State has to offer hunters, then you might be

pleasantly surprised.

Nevada boasts a variety of big game hunting opportunities,by producing trophy deer, elk, bear, antelope and bighorn

sheep. Nevada is one of the few states that allows hunters the

opportunity to hunt three sub-species of sheep (desert, rocky

mountain and California.) If you are looking to hunt mountain

lion, we have one of the most liberal lion hunting programs in

the west with tags available year-round and over-the-counter.

NDOW released its annual Big Game Status Book in early

May and game biologists believe that nearly every species

of big game animal experienced an increase in population

in the past year. This is a testament to the professionalism

and work ethic of our game biologists. The dedicated work

our Game, Wildlife Diversity and Habitat Division biologistsput in every day benets both game and non-game species

and their habitat in Nevada.

The Silver State also offers quality upland game including

some of the best chukar hunting in the country. One

organization even ranked Winnemucca as the eighth best

bird hunting town in America and gave it the unofcial title

of Chukar Capitol of the Country. The Ruby Mountains are

still the only place in the Western Hemisphere where you can

hunt Himalayan snowcock. From quail to dove to blue and

ruffed grouse; Nevada offers a wide variety of bird hunting

opportunities. When it comes to hunting waterfowl, Nevadaserves as an important waterfowl stop over on both spring

and fall migrations, making the states duck, goose and swan

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Nevada ..................................................... 1

How to Use Your Nevada Hunt Book ........................ 4

Hunting License and Permit Fees .............................. 6-7

Tag and Stamp Fees .................................................... 7-8

License Requirements ................................................ 8Hunter Education Requirements................................ 9

General Hunting Laws and Regulations.................... 10-13

Weapon Regulations ................................................... 13-15

Areas Closed to Hunting and Trapping ..................... 16-17

Tag and Permit Regulations .......................................18-20

Common Violations ..................................................... 22

Demerits and Penalties ............................................... 23

Resident Big Game Season Dates/Quotas................ 25-30Help NDOW Give These Markers the Boot ................ 31

Resident Junior Mule Deer Hunt ................................ 32-33

Resident/Nonresident Combined Deer Hunts...........34-36

Nevada Dream Tags ....................................................37

Partnership in Wildlife Hunts ..................................... 38-39

Silver State Tag ............................................................ 40

Nonresident Big Game Season Dates/Quotas .......... 41-42

Nonresident Guided Hunt Deer Tags ......................... 43Using an Unlicensed Guide in Nevada is Illegal ....... 44

Mountain Lion Regulations ........................................ 45-46

Wildlife Heritage Tags ................................................. 47

Emergency Depredation Hunts .................................. 47

Migratory Bird Laws & Regulations ........................... 49-50

Federal Migratory Bird Regulations........................... 50-51

Wild Turkey Tags .........................................................52

Small Game/Upland Game Laws & Regulations.......53-54

Furbearer Trapping Laws & Regulations .................. 55-57

State Wildlife Management Areas .............................. 58-63

National Wildlife Refuge Regulations ........................ 64-65

Transportation Permit Vendors .................................. 66-67

Information Resources ............................................... 67

Legal Hunting Hours by Species ............................... 68

Sunrise/Sunset Tables ................................................ 68-72


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Brian Sandoval

Governor of Nevada

State Board of Wildlife

Commissioners

Jack Robb, Chairman

Jeremy Drew, Vice Chairman

Karen Layne

David McNinchPeter Mori

Michael McBeath

Scott Raine

Grant Wallace

Bill Young

This is a publication of the Nevada

Department of Wildlife

Director

Tony Wasley

Game Division Chief

Larry GilbertsonConservation Education

Division Chief

Teresa Moiola

Editor and Design

Aaron Meier

Printed by Liberty Press

Springville, Utah

This regulation brochure was published

n June 2013. The Nevada Hunting

Guide is neither a legal document nora complete listing of current hunting

egulations. It is a summary of state

and federal regulations intended to

assist those interested in hunting in

Nevada. Complete text of the laws

and regulations may be obtained by

contacting the Nevada Department of

Wildlife, or by checking our website at

www.ndow.org.

This program or publication receives funding through the Federal

Aid in Sport Fish and/or Wildlife Restoration. Federal Laws

prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national

origin, age, disability, and sex [in educational programs]. If

you believe youve been discriminated against in any NDOW

program, activity, or facility, please write to the following:

US Fish and Wildlife Service Director

Division of Federal Assistance or Nevada Department of Wild

4401 North Fairfax Drive 1100 Valley Road

Mailstop: MBSP-4020 Reno, NV 89512-2817

Arlington, VA 22203

This publication will be made available in an alternative format upon request. Individu

with hearing impairments may contact the Department via telecommunications dev

at Headquarters at 775-688-1500, or teletype to the following State Relay num

1-800-326-6868.

How To Use Your Nevada Hunt Book

NOTE: Text in bolded italics indicates changes in regulations since last year.

ellipsis symbols -...- used in the law in this regulation brochure designate w

portions of the law have been omitted due to space limitations. Complete laws

regulations are available at NDOW regional ofces, or on the agency website

www.ndow.org.

1. First, review the General Hunting and Weapons Laws (pages 10-

which apply to most hunting in Nevada.

2. Then, read the hunting laws and regulations section for the species you

be hunting or trapping: big game, furbearer, migratory game bird, or s

game/upland game bird. For instance, if you plan to hunt chukar, read

Upland Game Laws and Regulations section.

3. In addition, if you plan to hunt on a state Wildlife Management Area (WMread pages 58-63, as specic rules apply to these areas.

4. The Nevada Hunting Guide is designed to be used with the season and

brochures that will be published later this year: Furbearer and Upland Ga

season regulations will be available in August, and Migratory Game Bird sea

regulations in September. Be sure of your legal hunting hours, check

sunrise/sunset tables on pages 68-72 or on our website at www.ndow

before heading out to determine legal hunting times in your area.

4 Nevada Department of Wildlif

Cover Photo of a Nelson (desert)bighorn sheep was taken by wildlife

photographer Tim Torell. To see more

of his wildlife photos, go to his website

at http://digitalwildlifeimages.com.


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Department ofWildlife Ofces

Headquarters/Western Region Ofce

1100 Valley Rd.Reno, NV 89512(775) 688-1500

Eastern Region Ofce60 Youth Center Rd.

Elko, NV 89801

(775) 777-2300

Southern Region Ofce4747 Vegas Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89108(702) 486-5127

Ely Ofce1218 N. Alpha St.

Ely, NV 89801(775) 777-2300

Fallon Ofce380 West B. St.

Fallon, NV 89406(775) 423-3171

Henderson Ofce744 S. Racetrack Rd.

Henderson, NV 89015(702) 486-6742

Winnemucca Ofce

815 E. Fourth St.Winnemucca, NV 89445(775) 623-6565

(10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Western Region Eastern Region

SouthernRegion

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Contact: Aaron Meier, Publications Coordinator,

Nevada Department of Wildlife, (775) 688-1998, [email protected]

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Hunng License FeesThe current license year is March 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014

Resident Hunting Licenses (Purchase online at www.ndow.org) Class Fees:

General Hunting License 20 $33.00For persons 18 years or older.

Pre-Adult Hunting License 60 $33.00For Persons 16 - 17 years of age at the time of purchase.

(Parental/legal guardian signature required)

Junior Hunting License 21 $13.00For persons 12 - 15 years of age. (Parental/legal guardian signature required)

Senior Hunting License 22 $13.00For persons 65 years of age or older with 5 years of continuous Nevadaresidency at the time of purchase.

Servicemans Hunting License 23 $9.00For Nevada residents who are on active military duty outside of Nevada.

Severe Disability Hunting License 04 $13.00For persons with a severe physical disability that materially limits gainful employment.

Applicant must show reasonable proof per NRS 502.245.(Issued at NDOW ofces only)

Native American Hunting & Fishing License 01 FreeFor resident Native Americans as dened in NRS 502.280. First-timeapplicants must contact a Nevada tribal council to complete the certicateof eligibility. (Issued at NDOW ofces only)

Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License 03 FreeFor Nevada resident veterans who have incurred a service-connected disability of50 percent or more and must show reasonable proof per NRS 502.072.(Issued at NDOW ofces only)

Combo Hunting & Fishing License 24 $54.00For persons 18 years of age or older at the time of purchase.

Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License 61 $54.00For persons 16 - 17 years of age at the time of purchase.(Parental/legal guardian signature required)

Qualications for Resident Licenses, Tags and Permits: A person is considered to be a resident of the State ofNevada if he is a citizen of, or is lawfully entitled to remain in, the United States, and during the six months next precedinghis application to the Department for a license, tag or permit, he maintained his principal and permanent residence in thisState; was physically present in this State, except for temporary absences; and did not purchase or apply for any residentlicense, tag or permit to hunt, sh or trap in another state, country or province. A person who does not maintain his principaland permanent residence in Nevada but is attending an institution of higher learning in this State as a full-time studentis eligible for a resident license, tag or permit if, during the six months next preceding his application to the Departmentfor a license, tag or permit, he: was physically present in Nevada, except for temporary trips outside of the State, and didnot purchase or apply for any resident license, tag or permit to hunt, sh or trap in another state, country or province. A

resident license, tag or permit issued by this State is void if the person to whom it was issued establishes or maintains hisprincipal and permanent residence in and obtains any hunting, shing or trapping privilege or entitlement conditional onresidency from another state, country or province. Principal and permanent residence means a place where a person islegally domiciled and maintains a permanent habitation in which he lives and to which he intends to return when he leavesthe state in which the permanent habitation is located. The term does not include merely owning a residence in the state.

Military Stationed in Nevada: The Department shall issue to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States whohas been assigned to permanent duty, as opposed to temporary or casual duty, within the State of Nevada all necessaryhunting or shing licenses, tags or permits for shing, hunting or trapping in the State of Nevada. A like privilege must beextended to spouses and dependents, under the age of 21, of such members of the Armed Forces. All such licenses, tagsor permits must be issued on the same terms and conditions and at the same costs as licenses, tags or permits are issuedto Nevada residents, except that the 6 months residence requirement must be waived. (See Servicemans Hunting Licensefor Nevada residents stationed out of state.)


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Nevada Hunting Guid

Resident Hunting Licenses - continued Class Fees:

Junior Combo Hunting & Fishing License 26 $21.00For persons 12 - 15 years of age at the time of purchase.(Parental/legal guardian signature required)

Senior Combo Hunting & Fishing License 25 $21.00For persons 65 years of age or older with 5 years of continuous Nevadaresidency at the time of purchase.

Severe Disability Combo Hunting & Fishing License 06 $21.00

For persons with a severe physical disability. Requirements listed inNRS 502.245. (Issued at NDOW ofces only)

Apprentice Hunting License 5501 $4.00For persons 12 years of age or older at the time of purchase.

Nonresident Hunting Licenses (Purchase online at www.ndow.org) Class Fees:

General Hunting License 28 $142.00For persons 18 years of age or older at the time of purchase.

Pre-Adult Hunting License 62 $142.00For persons 17 years of age or younger at the time of purchase.


Combo Hunting & Fishing License 40 $199.00For persons 18 years of age or older at the time of purchase.

Pre-Adult Combo Hunting & Fishing License 27 $199.00For persons 17 years of age or younger at the time of purchase.


Apprentice Hunting License 5502 $4.00For persons 12 years of age or older at the time of purchase.

Nonresident Permits and Fees Class Fees:

1-Day Permit to Hunt Upland Game & Waterfowl Birds 90 $21.00

Each Consecutive Day Added to 1-Day Permit $8.00

Tag and Stamp FeesIn Nevada, big game seasons are established for antelope, bear, bighorn sheep, deer, elk and mountain goat. Tags for aspecies but mountain lion are allocated through a random computerized tag draw system held in late May. Mountain liotags are available over the counter at license agents, online at www.huntnevada.com and at Department regional ofcestatewide. Mountain lion seasons are open year-round.

Tag Fees

AntelopeResident Antelope Tag $60.00Nonresident Antelope Tag $300.00

BearResident Bear Tag $100.00Nonresident Bear Tag $300.00

Bighorn SheepResident Bighorn Sheep Tag $120.00Nonresident Bighorn Sheep Tag $1,200.00

DeerResident Deer Tag $30.0Nonresident Deer Tag $240.0Nonresident Restricted (Guided) Deer Tag $300.0

ElkResident Elk Tag $120.0Nonresident Antlered Elk Tag $1,200.0Nonresident Antlerless Elk Tag $500.0

Mountain GoatResident Mountain Goat Tag $120.0Nonresident Mountain Goat Tag $1,200.0

Mountain Lion Tags - see page 45-46Resident Mountain Lion Tag $29.0

Nonresident Mountain Lion Tag $104.0


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License RequirementsRefund of Hunting Fee (NAC 502.4225) 1. An applicanwho fails to obtain a tag may obtain a refund of the fee fo

his hunting license if the license is not a combined huntinand shing license and he: (a) Purchased the license solel

to apply for a tag; (b) Does no hunting under the authority othe license; and (c) Submits the license to the Department o

or before the last weekday of August of the year in which thlicense was valid. The Department shall accept the licens

only if it is received on or before that date.

2. If an applicant obtains a refund pursuant to the provisionof subsection 1, the applicant will not be awarded any bonu

points as provided in NAC 502.4187.

Youths and Possession of License:Children under age 1

may not legally hunt big game in Nevada. Youths 14 yearand older who possess a valid license and have receive

parental permission may hunt unaccompanied. (See NRS202.300 on page 9.) If a youth under age 18 is applying for

license to hunt, the youths parent or legal guardian must sigthe application and an attached statement acknowledgin

that the parent or legal guardian has been advised of thprovisions of NRS 41.472.

Tag Application Fees(Non-refundable)

Elk $15.00

Nonresident Restricted Guided Deer Hunt $10.00Landowner Damage Compensation $10.00

All Other Hunts $10.00Silver State Tag $20.00

Predator Control Fee -- each application $3.00Resident Online Fee -- each application $2.00

Nonresident Online Fee -- each application $3.50Bonus Point Only Fee $10.00

Trapping Licenses/Fees- see pages 55-57Resident, 16 and over $42.00Resident, 15 and under $14.00

Resident Fur Dealers License $63.00Trap Registration Number (not mandatory) $10.00

Nonresident Trapping License $192.00

Nonresident Fur Dealers License $125.00

Tag and Stamp Fees - connuedNevada Dream Tags - see page 37

Resource Enhancement Stamp $10.0

Rafe Tickets $5.0

Online fee $0.5

Migratory Bird Stamps and Permits- see pages 49-5

Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (16 & over) $16.0State Duck Stamp (12-64 years of age) $10.0

Swan Permit $10.0Swan Permit Application Fee $10.0

Small Game/Upland Game- see pages 53-54Resident Turkey Tag $20.00Nonresident Turkey Tag $50.00

Turkey Tag Application Fee $10.00Upland Game Bird Stamp $10.0

License Requirements: (NRS 502.010) Any person

12 years of age or older, who hunts game birds or gamemammals in Nevada is required to have a hunting license

or combination hunting and shing license.

Social Security Number: Laws regarding child supportmandate that any person who is required by federal law

to have a social security number must provide the numberto obtain a business, occupational or recreational license.

Federal Law Public Law 104 193; Nevada Statute NRS502.063, 503.5833, 504.390.

Possession and Display of License: (NRS 502.120) Everyperson required to have a license while hunting, trapping or

shing shall have that license in his possession and availablefor inspection upon demand of any ofcer authorized to

enforce the sh and game laws of the state of Nevada.

License Exemptions: (NAC 503.193)A hunting license isnot required to hunt unprotected wild birds (English house

sparrows and European starlings) orunprotected mammals(black-tailed jackrabbit, ring-tailed cat, badger, raccoon,

coyote, skunk, weasel and ground squirrel.)


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Nevada Hunting Guid

Hunter Educaon RequirementsHunter Education Requirements(NRS 502.330)

1. No hunting license may be obtained by any personborn after January 1, 1960, unless he presents to theDepartment, or one of its authorized licensing agents:

(a) A certicate of successful completion of a course ofinstruction in the responsibilities of hunters as provided byNRS 502.340;

(b) An equivalent certicate of completion of a coursein the responsibilities of hunters provided by a state or anagency of a Canadian province for the management ofwildlife; or an agency of a foreign country whose courseof instruction meets or exceeds the standards establishedby the International Hunter Education Assocation, or itssuccessor organization; or

(c) A hunting license issued to the person in a previousyear by the Department, another state or an agency of aCanadian province, which bears a number or other uniquemark evidencing successful completion of a course ofinstruction in the responsibilities of hunters.

2. Any person who has been convicted of violating NRS503.165 or 503.175 may not obtain a hunting license until hehas successfully completed a course in the responsibilitiesof hunters conducted pursuant to NRS 502.340.

Use or Possession of Firearm by a ChildUnder 18 Years Old (NRS 202.300)1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a childunder the age of 18 years shall not handle or have in hispossession or under his control, except while accompaniedby or under the immediate charge of his parent or guardianor an adult person authorized by his parent or guardian tohave control or custody of the child, any rearm of any kind

for hunting or target practice or for other purposes. A childwho violates this subsection commits a delinquent act andthe court may order the detention of the child in the samemanner as if the child had committed an act that would havebeen a felony if committed by an adult.2.-4....5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a child whois 14 years of age or older, who has in his possession a validlicense to hunt, may handle or have in his possession orunder his control, without being accompanied by his parentor guardian or an adult person authorized by his parent orguardian to have control or custody of him:(a) A rie or shotgun that is not a fully automatic rearm, if

the child is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessingthe rie or shotgun and the child has the permission of hisparent or guardian to handle or have in his possession orunder his control the rie or shotgun; or(b) A rearm capable of being concealed upon the person, ifthe child has the written permission of his parent or guardianto handle or have in his possession or under his control sucha rearm and the child is not otherwise prohibited by lawfrom possessing such a rearm, and the child is traveling tothe area in which he will be hunting or returning from thatarea and the rearm is not loaded, or the child is huntingpursuant to that license.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a chilwho is 14 years of age or older may handle or have in hispossession or under his control a rie or shotgun that is not fully automatic rearm if the child is not otherwise prohibiteby law from possessing the rie or shotgun, without beinaccompanied by his parent or guardian or an adult persoauthorized by his parent or guardian to have control o

custody of him, if the child has the permission of his parenor guardian to handle or have in his possession or under hicontrol the rie or shotgun and the child is:(a) Attending a course of instruction in the responsibilities ohunters or a course of instruction in the safe use of rearms(b) Practicing the use of a rearm at an established ringrange or at any other area where the discharge of a rearmis permitted;(c) Participating in a lawfully organized competition operformance involving the use of a rearm;(d) Within an area in which the discharge of rearms hanot been prohibited by local ordinance or regulation and his engaging in a lawful hunting activity in accordance witchapter 502 of NRS for which a license is not required;(e) Traveling to or from any activity described in paragrap(a), (b), (c) or (d), and the rearm is not loaded;(f) On real property that is under the control of an adult, anthe child has the permission of that adult to possess therearm on the real property; or(g) At his residence.7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, a child who i14 years of age or older may handle or have in his possessioor under his control, for the purpose of engaging in any othe activities listed in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, osubsection 6, a rearm capable of being concealed upon th

person, without being accompanied by his parent or guardiaor an adult person authorized by his parent or guardian thave control or custody of him, if the child:

(a) Has the written permission of his parent or guardian thandle or have in his possession or under his control such rearm for the purpose of engaging in such an activity; an(b) Is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing suca rearm.8. A child shall not handle or have in his possession or undehis control a loaded rearm if he is:(a) An occupant of a motor vehicle;(b) Within any residence, including his residence, or anbuilding other than a facility licensed for target practice

unless possession of the rearm is necessary for thimmediate defense of the child or another person; or(c) Within an area designated by a county or municipaordinance as a populated area for the purpose of prohibitinthe discharge of weapons, unless he is within a facilitlicensed for target practice.9. For the purposes of this section, a rearm is loaded if:(a) There is a cartridge in the chamber of the rearm;(b) There is a cartridge in the cylinder of the rearm, if threarm is a revolver; or(c) There is a cartridge in the magazine and the magazinis in the rearm or there is a cartridge in the chamber, if threarm is a semiautomatic rearm.


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General Hunng Laws and RegulaonsDenitionsAntler dened. Antler means any bony growth originatingfrom the pedicle portion of the skull of a big game mammal that isannually cast and regenerated as part of the annual life cycle ofthe big game mammal. (NAC 502.005)

Antlerless deer dened. Antlerless deer means any deerwithout antlers. (NAC 502.008)

Antlerless deer only dened. Antlerless deer only means, in

a designation of deer that may be taken during an open season,only deer without antlers. (NAC 502.0085)

Antlerless elk dened. Antlerless elk means any elk withoutantlers. (NAC 502.009)

Antlerless elk only dened. Antlerless elk only means, in adesignation of elk that may be taken during an open season, onlyelk without antlers. (NAC 502.0095)

Antelope with horns longer than its ears dened. Antelopewith horns longer than its ears means any pronghorn antelopehaving at least one horn that is longer than either ear of theantelope. (NAC 502.002)

Antelope with horns shorter than its ears dened. Antelope

with horns shorter than its ears means any pronghorn antelopewithout horns or with both horns that are shorter than its ears.(NAC 502.003)

Antlered deer dened. Antlered deer means any deer havingat least one antler that is visible above the hairline of the deer.(NAC 502.007)

Antlered elk dened. Antlered elk means any elk having atleast one antler that is visible above the hairline of the elk. (NAC502.0074)

Manner of Hunting(NRS 503.150)1. Unless otherwise specied by commission regulation, it isunlawful to hunt:

(a) Any game bird or game mammal with any gun capable of ringmore than one round with one continuous pull of the trigger, or withany full steel, full steel core, full metal jacket, tracer or incendiarybullet or shell, or any shotgun larger than number 10 gauge.(b) Big game mammals in any manner other than with a rie, heldin the hand, that exerts at least 1,000 foot-pounds of energy at 100yards, or with a longbow and arrow which meet the specicationsestablished by commission regulation.(c) Small game mammals in any manner other than with a handgun,shotgun, rie, longbow and arrow or by means of falconry.(d) Game birds with any rie or handgun, or in any manner otherthan with a shotgun held in the hand, with a longbow and arrow orby 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 articial light.(g) Any big game mammal, except mountain lions and black bears,with a dog of any breed (See NAC 503.147).2. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of dogs in the huntingof game birds or small game mammals.

Unlawful Use of Aircraft, Helicopter, Motor-driven Vehicle or Boat (NRS 503.010)1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or subsection 2 ofNRS 503.005, it is unlawful to molest, rally, stir up or drive any gamemammals or game birds with an aircraft, helicopter or motor-drivenvehicle, including a motorboat 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 froman aircraft, helicopter or motor-driven vehicle. A person who is paraplegic, has had one or both legs amputated or has suffered paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes his walkinmay shoot from a stopped motor vehicle which is not parked othe traveled portion of a public highway, but he may not shoot fromover or across a highway or road specied in NRS 503.175.3. It is unlawful to spot or locate game mammals or game birds witany kind of aircraft or helicopter and communicate that information

within 24 hours after the aircraft or helicopter has landed or iviolation of a regulation of the Commission, by any means to person on the ground for the purpose of hunting or trapping. Thprovisions of this subsection do not prohibit an employee or agenof the Department from providing general information to the publiconcerning the location of game birds or game mammals.4. It is unlawful to use any information obtained in violation of thprovisions of subsection 3 to hunt or kill game mammals or game birds5. It is unlawful to use a helicopter to transport game, hunteror hunting equipment, except when the cargo or passengers, oboth, are loaded and unloaded at airports, airplane landing elds oheliports, which have been established by a department or agencof the Federal or State Government or by a county or municipagovernment or when the loading or unloading is done in the cours

of an emergency or search and rescue operation.

Scouting from Aircraft(NAC 503.148)1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall notfor the purpose of hunting, locate or observe, or assist a person ilocating or observing, any big game mammal in a management undescribed in NAC 504.210 during the period beginning 48 hourbefore a big game hunting season opens until the close of the seasoin that management unit with the use of:(a) An aircraft, including, without limitation, any device that is usefor navigation of, or ight 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 iequipped to produce images.

2. For the purposes of subsection 1, the season for hunting mountain lion which is open in a management unit shall be deemenot to be a big game hunting season during the period beginninafter the big game hunting season for all other species of big gamhas closed in that management unit until the period beginning 4hours before the opening of a big game hunting season establishefor hunting any other species of big game in that management uni3. Evidence of an act constituting a violation of subsection includes, without limitation:(a) Flying slowly at low altitudes;(b) Hovering;(c) Circling; or(d) Repeatedly ying over a forest, marsh, eld, woodland orangeland where a big game mammal is likely to be found.

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who:(a) Is acting within the scope of his ofcial duties and who is:(1) An employee or authorized agent of this state;(2) An employee of a municipal or county government of thstate; or(3) An employee of the Federal Government;(b) Holds a scientic permit issued by the Department for thcollection of wildlife and who is acting in compliance with the termand conditions of the permit; or(c) Holds a permit issued by the Department which authorizes thcontrol of bobcats, coyotes or ravens from an aircraft and who iacting in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.5. The provisions of this section do not authorize any act that iprohibited by NRS 503.010.


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General Hunng Laws and Regulaonsitemized receipt which includes the following printed information: (a) The date on which the nonedible game parts were received;

(b) The species of game from which the nonedible game partswere taken;(c) A brief description of each of the nonedible game partsreceived; and(d) The number of antler points, both left and right, if any, ofthe animal.

Both the holder of the tag and the taxidermist shall sign the receipt.

The holder of the tag shall retain possession of the receipt until heacquires physical possession of the nonedible game parts speciedin the receipt from the taxidermist to whom the parts were delivered.4. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a taxidermy recordstub may not be used or possessed by any person other than theperson to whom the game tag to which the stub is attached wasissued.5. A taxidermy record stub is valid only for the type of hunt, seasonand animal specied on the tag and may only be used as authorizedin this section.6. Nonedible game parts taken from a harvested game animalwhich is required to be presented to a representative of theDepartment for inspection and branding or sealing may not beshipped, transported or delivered pursuant to the provisions of this

section until the animal has been properly inspected and brandedor sealed by the Department.7. The provisions of NAC 503.173 do not apply to a person whoships, transports or delivers nonedible game parts in compliancewith the provisions of this section.8. As used in this section, nonedible game parts means the hide,head, skull, antlers, horns, paws, hooves or claws of any gameanimal. The term does not include the carcass of the animal.9. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person to

whom a game tag has been lawfully issued and the tag has

been lawfully validated per NAC 502.390 and attached per NAC

502.400 may use that portion of his or her game tag designated

as the transportation permit in the following manner:

(a) The tag holder must, after having lawfully harvested their

animal and in the company of a witness and the transporter,sign, date, write the time of transfer, his or her state drivers

license or identication number and destination of wildlife

on both portions of the wildlife transportation permit: the tag

holders portion and the transporters portion. The tag holders

signature is attesting to the transfer of game animal under

perjury of law.

(i)(I) If the tag holder is a juvenile who does not have a state

issued DMV drivers license or identication number the tag

holder needs to sign, date, and write the time of transfer and

the destination of wildlife on both portions of the wildlife

transportation permit. In the drivers license or identication

portion, the tag holder must place his or her date of birth with

date, month and year.

(b) The transporter, in the company of the tag holder andwitness, must sign, date, and write the time of transfer and

his or her state drivers license or identication number on

both portions of the wildlife transportation permit: the tag

holders portion and the transporters portion. The transporters

signature is attesting to the transfer of game animal under

perjury of law

(c) The witness, in the company of the tag holder and

transporter, must sign, date, and write the time he or she

witnessed the transfer of the animal and his or her state

drivers license or identication number on both portions of

the wildlife transportation permit: the tag holders portion and

the transporters portion. The witness signature attests to the

transfer of game animal under perjury of law,

(d) After all signatures are acquired, the tag holder retains tha

portion of the transportation permit labeled tag holder copy

and the transporter retains that portion of the transportatio

permit labeled transporter copy for a minimum of one yea

after the date written on the transportation tag.

(e) The transportation permit must stay attached to the ta

until the wildlife is transported to its destination.

(f) The transportation permit cannot be lled out until th

animal is harvested and possession goes of the harveste

wildlife is transferred from the tag holder to the transporter.(g) The transportation permit on the tag can only be use

in conjunction with the tagged animal. It cannot be used fo

transporting other wildlife.

(h) That portion of the cape or scalp that includes the ears t

the base of the muzzle and any antlers or horns must be kep

with the carcass until the carcass is frozen, smoked, dried

consumed or accepted by a commercial processing plant fo

processing.

Disguising Sex of Animals(NAC 503.175)It is unlawful for a person to disguise or attempt to disguise the secharacteristics of any animal killed by him if sex characteristics ara determining factor in any regulation of the commission concernin

hunting seasons for or possession of the animal.

Cape and Horns/Antlers of Wildlife Must BeMaintained with Carcass(NAC 503.173)Except as otherwise provided in NAC 502.403, any person who killa deer, elk, mountain goat, antelope or bighorn sheep shall, untthe carcass is frozen, smoked, dried, consumed or accepted by commercial processing plant for processing, maintain possessioof at least that portion of the cape or scalp that includes the earto the base of the muzzle and any antlers or horns. The cape oscalp and any antlers or horns from the animal must be possessein such a manner that they remain or are kept together with thcarcass of the animal.

Highway Wildlife Crossing(NAC 504.105)1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 202.287

503.010 and 503.175, a person shall not:(a) Hunt or take any big game mammal within one-half mile of

wildlife highway crossing.(b) Discharge a rearm from, upon, over or across a wildlif

highway crossing.2. The provisions of this section do not apply to an ofcer, employeor agent of the Department acting in his ofcial capacity.3. As used in this section, wildlife highway crossing means an

overpass or underpass designed and constructed to facilitate thsafe passage of wildlife across a highway.

Restrictions on Deer Hunting in Particular

Areas: Prohibition on Use or Possession ofCertain Shotgun Rounds in Particular Areas(NAC 503.170)

1. In the fenced or cultivated lands of the Smith and Mason Valleysin the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and in the zonewithin the Fort Churchill State Historic Park and the LahontaState Recreation Area that are designated for hunting by thadministrator of the Division of State Parks of the State Departmenof Conservation and Natural Resources:

(a) Deer may be hunted only with:(1) A shotgun no larger than 10 gauge and no smaller tha20 gauge, using:

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General Hunng Laws and Weapon Regulaons or a single expanding projectile; or

(2) A longbow and arrow.(b) The use or possession of shotgun rounds with sabots thatcontain other than ried slugs or a single expanding projectileis prohibited.

2. A shotgun that is used to hunt deer pursuant to subsection 1 maybe equipped with a smoothbore barrel or a barrel that is partiallyor fully ried.

3. In the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area:(a) Deer may be hunted only on the following days during the

season set for the hunting of deer:(1) Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays;(2) Nevada Day, as observed, pursuant to NRS 236.015;(3) November 11, Veterans Day;(4) Thanksgiving Day; and(5) Family Day, as declared pursuant to NRS 236.015.

(b) Deer may be hunted only with longbow and arrow during theseason set for the archery hunt for deer.

Unlawful to Waste Game (NRS 503.050)1. It is unlawful for any person to cause through carelessness,neglect or otherwise any edible portion of any game bird, game

mammal, game sh 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 includea raven, crow or magpie even if classied as a game bird pursuantto NRS 501.110.

Duty to Pursue(NAC 503.191)Each person who wounds or otherwise injures any wildlife whilehunting shall make a reasonable effort to take that wildlife, including,without limitation, pursuing and tracking it.

Hunting on Posted Lands Without Permission(NRS 503.240)

1. It is unlawful for any person to hunt, sh in nonnavigable watersor to trap upon or within any enclosed grounds which is privateproperty where the person has been warned by the owner oroccupant of the property not to trespass in the manner prescribed inNRS 207.200, or where the signs are displayed forbidding hunting,trapping or shing without permission obtained from the owner oroccupant of the private property.2. Any person using such property for hunting or trapping purposesshall comply with the provisions of NRS 207.220.

Camping Near Water Hole(NRS 503.660)It is unlawful for any person to camp within 100 yards of a waterhole in such a manner that wildlife or domestic stock will be deniedaccess to such water hole.

Sale of Nonedible Parts (NAC 503.174)The sale of the hide, head, antlers or horns or other nonedible partsof game animals which were legally killed is permitted. Note: Thesale of bear gall bladders is unlawful.

Centerre Firearm(Refer to NACs 503.142)

Ries: Must use a center-re cartridge of .22 caliber or larger.Handguns: Must have at least a 4-inch barrel and use either:1. A centerre cartridge of .22 caliber or larger with an overallloaded length of 2 inches; or2. A centerre cartridge of .24 caliber or larger with a case lengthequal to or longer than the case of a Remington .44 magnum.

Prohibited Firearms: Any rearm capable of ring more than onround with one continuous pull of the trigger.Prohibited Ammunition: Full metal jacket, full steel, full steel coretracer or incendiary bullets or shells.Shotgun (only legal for deer and mountain lion): 10, 12, 16, o20 gauge. Shotgun barrels may be smooth or ried for eithespecies.For Deer: Only ried slugs or shotgun rounds with sabots tha

contain a single expanding projectile may be used for deer.

Muzzle-loading Rie and Musket(Refer to NACs 503.142 & 503.145)

A. During a Muzzle-loader-Only Hunt:Caliber: Firearm must have a single barrel of .45 caliber or largeIgnition: Wheel-lock, matchlock, or intlock ignition system, opercussion ignition system that uses a primer or percussion cap(in-lines are permitted.)Legal Projectiles: Lead ball, lead bullet, semi-jacketed bullet oa metal alloy bullet that expands. A saboted round may be usedSights: Only open sights or peep sights are permitted; scopeprohibited. A sight that is operated or powered by a batteryelectronics or a radioactive isotope such as tritium is prohibited.

Powder: Only black powder or a black powder substitute such aPyrodex or Triple 7 may be used; smokeless powder is prohibitedA muzzle-loading tagholder may carry a intlock or percussiohandgun during a muzzle-loading-only hunt, however, it may nobe used to hunt big game.B. During an Any Legal Weapon Hunt:Caliber: Single barrel of .45 caliber or larger.Ignition: Wheel-lock, matchlock, or intlock ignition system, opercussion ignition system that uses a primer or percussion cap(in-lines are permitted).Legal Projectiles: Lead ball, lead bullet, semi-jacketed bullet oa metal alloy bullet that expands. A saboted round may be usedSights: Open sights, peep sights or a rie scope. A sight thais operated or powered by a battery, electronics or a radioactivisotope such as tritium is permitted; however it must not cast o

project a visible beam of light from sight to animal.Note: Per NAC 503.146, the Department may issue a scoppermit to a person with a visual disability which will authorize thuse of a 1x magnication scope during a hunt that is restricted tomuzzle-loading rearms only. Applications must be submitted tthe Department on a form provided by the Department.

Longbow and Arrow (refer to NACs 503.144 & 503.145)Longbow includes compound or recurve longbows. A crossbowis not a longbow.Longbow characteristics: In the hands of the user, a longbowmust be capable of throwing a 400 grain arrow 150 yards ovelevel terrain.

Arrows: Must be at least 24 inches long and have a broadhea

attached.Broadheads: Fixed broadheads must be at least 7/8 inch wide athe widest point; mechanical heads must be at least 7/8 inch widat the widest point when in the open position.Sights: May be illuminated or powered by a battery containewithin the sight, light-gathering ber optics, a radioactive isotopsuch as tritium, or iridescent or uorescent paint, however, a sighcapable of casting or projecting a visible beam of light from thsight to the game animal is prohibited.It is unlawful: For any person to carry a rearm in the eld whilhunting under archery regulations (i.e., an archery-only huntTo carry a longbow with an arrow nocked on the bowstring whil

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Weapon Regulaonsin or on any motorized vehicle (exceptions in 503.144). To huntany wildlife with an arrow that has any chemical, explosive orelectronic device attached.

Longbow Dened (NAC 503.141)As used in NAC 503.141 to 503.195, inclusive, longbowincludes any recurved bow or compound bow.(NOTE: A crossbow is not a longbow.)

Crossbow (Refer to NAC 503.143)Crossbows may only be used for hunting big game during an AnyLegal Weapon hunt. Crossbows are not allowed for archery hunts.Crossbow must have: A minimum draw weight of 125 pounds. Aminimum draw length of 14 inches from the front of the bow to thenocking point. A stock that is at least 18 inches long. A positivemechanical safety mechanism.Crossbow arrows/bolts: Must be at least 16 inches long and havea broadhead attached.Broadheads: Fixed broadheads must be at least 7/8 inch wide atthe widest point; mechanical heads must be at least 7/8 inch wideat the widest point when in the open position.Sights may be illuminated or powered by: A battery containedwithin the sight, light-gathering ber optics, a radioactive isotopesuch as tritium, or iridescent or uorescent paint. A sight capable

of casting or projecting a visible beam of light from the sight to thegame animal is prohibited.It is unlawful to: Hunt a big game mammal with a crossbow during either anarchery-only or a muzzle-loader-only hunt. Carry a cocked crossbow containing an arrow or a bolt whilein or on any motorized vehicle while the vehicle is on a publichighway or other public right-of-way. (Exceptions: See 3. (b) ofcrossbow regulation on page 15).

Hunting Big Game Mammal with Firearm(NAC 503.142)

1. During a type of hunt that is restricted to muzzle-loadingrearms, a person may hunt a big game mammal only with a

muzzle-loading rie or muzzle-loading musket, and may use only alead ball, a lead bullet, a semijacketed bullet or a metal alloy bulletthat expands. The use of smokeless powder is prohibited. Onlyblack powder or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex orTriple 7 may be used as a propellant. A sabot round may be used.The muzzle-loading rie or muzzle-loading musket must have thefollowing characteristics:(a) A wheel lock, matchlock or intlock ignition system, or apercussion ignition system that uses a primer or percussion cap;(b) A single barrel of caliber .45 or larger; and(c) Open sights or peep sights. The use of a sight that is operatedor powered by a battery, electronics or a radioactive isotope suchas tritium is prohibited.The muzzle-loading rie or the muzzle-loading musket is deemed

to be not loaded if the priming compound or element, such asthe priming powder or the unred primer or percussion cap, isremoved.2. During a type of hunt that is restricted to muzzle-loadingrearms, it is unlawful for a person hunting under the authority ofa tag for such a hunt to carry in the eld a rearm or longbow andarrow except for:(a) A muzzle-loading rie or a muzzle-loading musket with thecharacteristics set forth in subsection 1; or(b) A intlock or percussion handgun. However, it is unlawful to usesuch a handgun to hunt a big game mammal.3. During a type of hunt in which the use of any legal weapon isauthorized by a regulation of the Commission, a person may hunta big game mammal with a muzzle-loading rie or muzzle-loading

musket only if:(a) The muzzle-loading rie or muzzle-loading musket has:

(1) A single barrel of caliber .45 or larger; and(2) Open sights, peep sights or a rie scope.

(b) The person uses a lead ball, a lead bullet, a semijacketed bulleor a metal alloy bullet that expands. A sabot round may be used.The muzzle-loading rie or muzzle-loading musket is deemed to bnot loaded if the priming compound or element, such as the priminpowder or the unred primer or percussion cap, is removed.4. A person may hunt big game mammals with a rie if the riuses a centerre cartridge of caliber .22 or larger.5. A person may hunt big game mammals with a handgun if thhandgun uses a centerre cartridge, has a barrel length of 4 incheor more and:(a) Uses a cartridge of caliber .22 or larger with an overall loadelength of 2 inches or more; or(b) Uses a cartridge of caliber .24 or larger with a case of lengtno less than the length of the case of a cartridge for a Remingtomagnum of caliber .44.6. A person may hunt deer and mountain lion with a shotguno larger than 10 gauge and no smaller than 20 gauge. Onlried slugs or shotgun rounds with sabots that contain a singlexpanding projectile may be used when hunting deer. A shotguthat is used to hunt deer or mountain lion pursuant to thi

subsection may be equipped with a smoothbore barrel or a barrethat is partially or fully ried.

Hunting with Longbow and Arrow(NAC 503.144)

1. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of subsection 4the bowstring of a longbow used in hunting any game mammaor game bird must be moved or held entirely by the musclpower of the shooter through all points of the draw cycle untrelease and may only be released by direct and conscious actioof the shooter, either by relaxing the tension of the ngers or btriggering the release action of a handheld release aid.2. A longbow used in hunting a big game mammal must, in thhands of the user, be capable of throwing a 400 grain arrow

150 yards over level terrain. Arrows used in hunting big gammammals must be at least 24 inches long and have:(a) Fixed broadheads that are at least 7/8-inch wide at the widespoint; or(b) Expandable, mechanical broadheads that are at least 7/8inch wide at the widest point when the broadhead is in the opeposition.3. An arrow that is used in hunting any game mammal or gambird may be equipped with a nock that is illuminated electronicallor chemically.4. It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Carry any rearm in the eld while hunting under archerregulations.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, carry

longbow with an arrow nocked on the bowstring while in or oany motorized vehicle while the vehicle is on a public highway oother public right-of-way. The provisions of this paragraph do noapply to a person who is a paraplegic, has had one or both legamputated or has suffered a paralysis of one or both legs whicseverely impedes his or her walking, if the motorized vehicle inot in motion.(c) Hunt any game mammal or game bird with a longbow thauses any mechanical device that can anchor a nocked arrow afull draw or partial draw unless the person:(1) Carries written documentation, signed and dated by licensed physician, stating that the person has a permanendisability in the upper torso; or(2) Has had one or both arms, or a part thereof, amputated, an


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Weapon Regulaons

Longbow

Muzzle-loading

Ries

Centerre*

Firearms Shotguns** Rimres Crossbow* Falconry

Antelope Bear

Bighorn Sheep

Elk

Mountain Goat

Mountain Lion

Mule Deer *

Upland Game Birds 1,4

Migratory Game Birds 2,4

Wild Turkey 3,4

Cottontails & White-tailedJackrabbits

* - See specications & restrictions on pages 13-14 regarding calibers, ammunition, archery tackle, & types of hunts.** - Includes muzzle-loading shotguns.- Permitted depending on type of hunt.1 - No larger than 10 gauge.2 - Shotgun must be plugged to limit shotshell capacity.3 - No larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge, shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet. On WMAs, shot

can be no larger than standard-sized T.4 - Nontoxic shot must be used on all WMAs except for the Bruneau WMA.

Weapons Types/Methods Legal For Hunng Game Mammals and Birds

Method

Game Animal

the permanent disability or amputation prevents the person frommanually drawing and holding at full draw a longbow that meetsthe requirements of subsection 2.(d) Hunt any wildlife with an arrow that has any explosive,electronic tracking device or poison attached. As used in thisparagraph, poison means any substance that, upon contact withthe species of wildlife that is hunted, is capable of causing injury,illness or death.

Sight Attached to Firearm or Longbow(LCB File No. R151-12A)The Commission hereby establishes the following exceptionto paragraph (f) of subsection 1 of NRS 503.150. Except asotherwise provided by paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NAC503.142, a sight attached to a rearm or longbow that is usedto hunt a game mammal or game bird, or a sight attached toa crossbow that is used to hunt a big game mammal, may beilluminated or powered by:

1. A battery contained within the sight;2. Light-gathering ber optics;3. A radioactive isotope such as tritium; or4. Iridescent or uorescent paint.

It is unlawful for a person to hunt a big game mammal, a gamemammal or a game bird with a weapon that is equipped with asight that is capable of casting or projecting a beam of light that isvisible to the unaided human eye from the sight to the animal.

Crossbows for Big Game (NAC 503.143)1. A crossbow may be used to hunt a big game mammal in a typeof hunt that allows the use of any legal weapon if the crossbow has:(a) A minimum draw weight of 125 pounds;(b) A minimum draw length of 14 inches from the front of the bowto the nocking point;

(c) A stock that is at least 18 inches long; and(d) A positive mechanical safety mechanism.2. Crossbow arrows or bolts used in hunting big game mammalmust be at least 16 inches long and have:(a) Fixed broadheads that are at least 7/8-inch wide at the widespoint; or(b) Expandable, mechanical broadheads that are at leas7/8-inch wide at the widest point when the broadhead i

in the open position.3. It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Hunt a big game mammal with a crossbow during a type of hunrestricted to the use of archery or muzzle-loading rearms.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, carry a cockecrossbow containing an arrow or a bolt while in or on any motorizevehicle while the vehicle is on a public highway or other public rightof-way. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to a persowho is a paraplegic, has had one or both legs amputated or hasuffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes hiwalking, if the motorized vehicle is not in motion.(c) Hunt any wildlife with an arrow or bolt that has any chemicaexplosive or electronic device attached.

Weapons and Type of Shot Permitted forHunting Wild Turkey(NAC 503.187)1. No weapon other than a:(a) Shotgun which is no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 2gauge and uses a shot size no larger than a number 2 pellet; or(b) Longbow and arrow, may be used to hunt wild turkey.2. Shot used to hunt wild turkey on a Wildlife Management Aremust be:(a) Nontoxic shot; and(b) Not larger than standard-size T.


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NOTE: This is not an all-encompassing list of areas closed to hunting by federal, state and local regulations. Pleascontact the appropriate tribe or land management agency for information on hunting closures in specic areas

ASK PERMISSION BEFORE CROSSING PRIVATE LAND!

Areas Closed to Hunng and Trapping

The following areas are closed to all huntingand trapping - (LCB File No. R158-12):

Those portions of the Lake Mead NationalRecreation Area which are within:

(I) A 1-mile radius of Overton Landing, Willow Beach,Rogers Spring, the area for cabins at Stewarts Point, EchoBay, Eldorado Canyon, Cottonwood Cove and the petroglyphsof Grapevine Canyon. (II) The Lower or Boulder Basin, including all of the areafrom Hoover Dam to a line running north and south nearthe peninsula between Hamblin Bay and Rotary Cove. Thetownships or portions of them located within the Lake MeadNational Recreation Area and included within this closed areaare: T. 20 S., R. 63 E., R. 64 E., R. 65 E.; Sections 6, 7 and 18of T. 21 S., R. 66 E.; T. 21 S., R. 63 E., R. 63 1/2 E., R. 64 E.,R. 65 E. and T. 22 S., R. 64 E. and R. 65 E., M.D.B. & M.

(III)A 1/2-mile strip parallel to the west shoreline of Lake

Mohave from Hoover Dam south to a point 2 miles south of thecampground at Willow Beach. (IV) The area of land extending 1/2 mile west of the waterelevation of Lake Mohave and the Colorado River betweenthe southern boundary of the Lake Mead National Recreation

Area and the crossing of those cables of the power line locatedapproximately 5 1/4 miles north of Davis Dam and all watersbetween that cable and the southern boundary.

All portions of the Stillwater National WildlifeRefuge in Churchill County south of Division Road,except that trapping is allowed to the extent authorized pursuantto 50 C.F.R. 31.14 and 31.16.

All portions of the Ruby Lake National WildlifeRefuge, except that: (I) Hunting is allowed pursuant to 50 C.F.R. 32.47on designated areas of the refuge in Elko and White PineCounties and to the extent authorized by the Board of WildlifeCommissioners in regulations governing seasons, hours andbag limits adopted pursuant to NRS 501.118; and

(II)Trapping is allowed to the extent authorized pursuantto 50 C.F.R. 31.14 and 31.16 and by the Board of WildlifeCommissioners in regulations governing seasons, hours andbag limits adopted pursuant to NRS 501.118.

All portions of the Death Valley National Park.

All portions of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge,except that hunting is authorized on designated areas of therefuge pursuant to 50 C.F.R. 32.47, to the extent permitted bythe Board of Wildlife Commissioners in regulations governingseasons, hours and bag limits adopted pursuant to NRS501.118.

All portions of the Great Basin National Park.All portions of Clark, Lincoln and Nye Countieswithin the boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Rangethe Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) andthe Desert National Wildlife Refuge, except that thhunting of bighorn sheep is authorized in certain describeportions of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge pursuant to 5C.F.R. 32.47 and the Nellis Air Force Range, to the extenauthorized by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners in regulationgoverning seasons, hours and bag limits adopted pursuant tNRS 501.118.

All portions of Clark, Lincoln and Nye Countieswithin the boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Rangethe Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) andthe Desert National Wildlife Refuge, except that certaidescribed portions of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, nowithin Nellis Air Force Range, will be opened for the hunting odeer pursuant to 50 C.F.R. 32.47, to the extent authorized bthe Board of Wildlife Commissioners in regulations governinseasons, hours and bag limits adopted pursuant to NRS501.118.

All portions of the Pahranagat National WildlifeRefuge in Lincoln County, except that hunting is permitteon designated areas of the refuge pursuant to 50 C.F.R. 32.47to the extent authorized by the Board of Wildlife Commissionerin regulations governing seasons, hours and bag limits adoptepursuant to NRS 501.118.

All portions of the Ash Meadows National Wildlife

Refuge, except that hunting is permitted on designateareas of the refuge pursuant to 50 C.F.R. 32.47, to the extenauthorized by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners in regulationgoverning seasons, hours and bag limits adopted pursuant tNRS 501.118.

Trapping is prohibited within 1,000 feet of each sidof the following designated hiking trails establishewithin that portion of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest thais located north of the Washoe County-Carson City line, wesof U.S. Highway No. 395 and south of U.S. Interstate HighwaNo. 80:

(1) Hunter Creek Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No21053;(2) Jones Creek-Whites Creek Trail, United States ForesService Trail No. 21056;(3) Ophir Creek Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No21059;(4) Tahoe Rim Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No21055; and(5) Thomas Creek Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No21057.

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(c) Trapping is prohibited, other than with a box or cage trap, within1,000 feet of each side of the following designated hiking trails,campgrounds, picnic areas and recreation areas establishedwithin that portion of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that islocated west of U.S. Highway No. 95 and north and east of StateRoute No. 160 in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area:(1) Bristlecone Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No. 148;(2) Cathedral Rock Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.155;(3) Echo/Little Falls Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.

141;(4) Fletcher Canyon Trail, United States Forest Service TrailNo. 165;(5) Grifth Peak Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No. 140;(6) Mary Jane Falls Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.159;(7) Mummy Springs Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.161;(8) North Loop Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No. 146;(9) Robbers Roost Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.162;(10) Sawmill Loop Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No.973;

(11) South Loop Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No. 145;(12) Trail Canyon Trail, United States Forest Service Trail No. 147;(13) Dolomite Campground;(14) Fletcher View Campground;(15) Hilltop Campground;

(16) Kyle Canyon Campground and Picnic Area;(17) Mahogany Grove Group Campground;(18) McWilliams Campground;(19) Cathedral Rock Picnic Area;(20) Cathedral Rock Group Picnic Area;(21) Deer Creek Picnic Area;(22) Foxtail Group Picnic Area;(23) Old Mill Picnic Area;(24) Sawmill Picnic Area; and(25) Blue Tree Dispersed Recreation Area, including Unite

States Forest Service Trail Nos. 849, 850, 851 and 852.(d) Trapping is prohibited, other than with a box or cage trapwithin one-half mile of any residence in the Spring MountainNational Recreation Area, T. 19 S., R. 59 E., Sections 3, 7, 89, 10 and 16.(e) Trapping is prohibited, other than with a box or cage trapwithin 200 feet of each side of the following designated multuse routes:(1) Cardamine Road, United States Forest Service Road No001;(2) Champion Road, United States Forest Service Road No. 203(3) Macks Canyon Road, United States Forest Service RoaNos. 073, 073A and 073B;

(4) Power Line Road, United States Forest Service Road Nos577, 577A, 577B, 872 and873; and(5) Telephone Canyon Road, United States Forest Service RoaNos. 530 and 530A.


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Tag and Permit RegulaonsUnlawful Possession of Wildlife Without AttachedTag; Unlawful Removal of Tag. (NRS 502.150)1. Whenever tags are required for any species of wildlife, itis unlawful to have any of that species in possession withoutthe tag attached thereto and such possession without anattached tag is prima facie evidence that the game is illegallytaken and possessed.2. It is unlawful to remove any tag from any wildlife for reuse

or to be in possession of excess tags or used tags.-...-Use of Tag or Permit(NAC 502.385)1. The tag must be carried by the owner at all times while he ishunting or trapping, or while he is shing, for wildlife for which atag or permit is required. It is unlawful for any person to use orpossess a tag or permit issued to any other person or to transferor give a tag or permit issued to him to any other person.2. It is unlawful for a person to use any tag or permit in amanagement area or unit for which it is not intended or to use atag or permit at any time other than at the time intended.

3. After it has been issued, a tag or permit may not bexchanged or a refund made except in accordance with thpolicies and regulations of the Commission.

Validation of Tag or Permit (LCB File No. T002-13)Before the tag holder can legally hunt he or she must sign

date and write the time of signature on the tag, in the spac

provided, for the tag to be valid. When a person reaches anwildlife which he has killed, he must validate his tag or perm

immediately by cleanly punching out the spaces necessary tproperly identify the physical description of the animal includinits sex and antler points, where appropriate, and the day anmonth of the kill.

Tag or Permit Must be Attached to Animal(NAC 502.4001. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the owner oa tag or permit must rmly attach it to the carcass of an anima

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** An alternate hunter will be selected pursuant to NAC 502.421 if the original tag is returned more than 2 days prior to the openinday of the season and there is an alternate available.

This is a quick reference table. All tag returns and refunds are processed through the Wildlife Administrative Services (WASOfce, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon, Nevada 89407-1345. If you have questions regarding returning a tag, please contact WAS a1-800-576-1020.

Cancellaon/Return of Tag and Condions for Refund (NAC 502.422)

SpeciesCancellation / Return of Tag

& Condition for RefundDate

RestrictionsRefund

BonusPoints

Reinstated

EligibilityReinstated

Tag toAlternate

Bighorn

Sheep

Stipulation: Death, MedicalDisability, Armed Forces Transfer

Must be received at leastone (1) business day beforethe opening day of season

Yes Yes Yes Yes**

Stipulation: Any Reason

Must be received no laterthan July 15th

Yes Yes Yes Yes**

After July 15th No Yes Yes Yes**

Mountain

Goat



Yes Yes Yes Yes**

Stipulation: Any ReasonMust be received no laterthan July 15th Yes Yes Yes Yes**

After July 15th No Yes Yes Yes**

Elk



Yes Yes Yes Yes**

Stipulation: Any Reason No Yes Yes Yes**

Antelope



Yes Yes Yes Yes**


Mule

Deer


Must be received at leastone (1)business day beforethe opening day of season.

Yes Yes Yes Yes**


BlackBear


Must be received at leastone (1) business day beforethe opening day of season.

Yes Yes Yes Yes**


WildTurkey


Must be received at leastone (1) business day beforethe opening day of season.

Yes Yes Yes Yes**



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killed by him, at or before the time he rst reaches his meansof transportation or camp. The tag or permit must remain withthe major portion of the meat until it is consumed.2. If the animal killed is a mountain lion or furbearing mammal forwhich a tag or permit is required, the owner of the tag or permitmust rmly attach it to the hide or pelt of the animal. The tag orpermit must remain attached to the hide while it is transportedand until it is processed.

Bighorn Sheep Tags (NAC 502.345)1. Unless his privilege is limited or revoked pursuant to law, anyresident of Nevada or nonresident is eligible to apply for a tagfor one or more of the following subspecies of bighorn sheep:(a) Nelson bighorn sheep; (b) California bighorn sheep; or (c)Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, if, in the immediately preceding10 years, he did not receive a tag or replacement tag for thatsubspecies of bighorn sheep.2. A person who kills a bighorn sheep, regardless of subspecies,shall, within 5 days after killing it, personally present the skulland horns of the animal to a representative of the Departmentfor inspection. The inspector shall permanently attach a sealto one of the horns by plugging the seal into the horn or

permanently brand an identication number on one of the horns.It is unlawful for any person to alter or remove the seal afterthe seal is permanently attached to a horn or to alter or

remove the permanently branded identication number. It

is unlawful to possess or sell the horns without a seal havingbeen so attached or number so branded.

Mountain Goat Tags(NAC 502.364)1. Before a person may hunt a mountain goat, he must obtaina tag from the Department. Except as otherwise provided by aregulation of the Commission or title 45 of NRS, a person mayapply for a mountain goat tag in any year, if in the immediatelypreceding 10 years, he did not receive a tag or replacement

tag for a mountain goat.2. A person who harvests a mountain goat shall, within 5 daysafter harvesting it, personally present the skull, hide and anyedible portion of the animal, or its carcass to a representativeof the Department for inspection.

Presentation of Wildlife, Calculation of Days(NAC 502.411)

Whenever a person is required, pursuant to a regulation adopteby the Commission, to present an animal or parts thereof toa representative of the Department for inspection, sealing obranding within a specied period, the day of the act or event fromwhich the specied period begins to run must not be includedThe last day of the period so computed must be included, unlesit is a Saturday, a Sunday or a state holiday, in which event thperiod runs until the end of the next day which is not a Saturdaya Sunday or a state holiday. Intermediate Saturdays, Sundayand state holidays must be excluded from the computation.

Cancellation of Tag & Conditions of Refund(LCB File No. 159-12)

1. The Department may cancel a tag and provide a refund if thDepartment issues the tag in error.2. The Department shall provide a refund if the holder of a tag

(a) Or a person to whom the holder is related within ththird degree of consanguinity or afnity dies, as veried by certicate of death;

(b) Or a person to whom the holder is related within ththird degree of consanguinity or afnity incurs a disability, averied in writing by a physician, which prevents him or her fromhunting during the season for which the tag was issued;

(c) Is serving in the Armed Forces of the United States anis transferred, as veried by a copy of his or her orders or otheproof satisfactory to the Department, to a location which makeit impracticable for the holder to hunt in the area for which th

tag was issued; or(d) Is a recipient of a Dream Tag issued pursuant to NRS

502.219 and returns the drawn tag to the Department pursuanto NAC 502.42695, and, except as otherwise provided in NAC502.336, his or her tag is received bythe Department at leas1 business daybefore the opening day of the season for whicthe tag was issued. If the holder obtained his or her huntinglicense with his or her tag, the hunting license may be returnewith the tag.3. If a refund is provided pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, theDepartment shall:

(a) Return all the fees submitted with the application fo

Tag and Permit Regulaons

The past year has shown an increase in illegal outdoormarijuana grow gardens in the Nevada outback.Sportsmen should be aware of their surroundings whileutilizing the outdoors. If you observe remote camp sites/irrigation equipment/marijuana plants leave the area

immediately.

Note the location of suspicious activity and contactlaw enforcement ofcials. Game wardens work inconjunction with other law enforcement agencieswhen these grow gardens are found to apprehendthe growers, eradicate the plants and rehabilitate the

damaged environment.

Operation Game Thief 1-800-992-3030or DPS 1-866-2REPORT.

SAFETY ALERT

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Tag and Permit Regulaonsthe tag except the fees required pursuant to NRS 502.253 andNAC 502.331; and

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NAC502.4225, treat the recipient of the refund, with respect to hisor her eligibility to obtain a tag and to be awarded a bonuspoint, as if the tag had not been issued and the applicant wasunsuccessful.4. If a tag for any subspecies of bighorn sheep or mountaingoat is returned for a reason other than the reasons set forthin subsection 1 or 2, the Department shall:

(a) If the tag is received not later than July 15, return allthe fees submitted with the application for the tag except thefees required pursuant to NRS 502.253 and NAC 502.331; and

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NAC502.4225, treat the recipient of the refund, with respect to hisor her eligibility to obtain a tag and to be awarded a bonuspoint, as if the tag had not been issued and the applicant wasunsuccessful.5. If a tag for antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, bear,turkey, deer or elk is returned for a reason other than thereasons set forth in subsection 1 or 2, and if the tag is receivedat least 1 business day before the opening day of the season

for which the tag was issued, the Department:(a) Shall, except as otherwise provided in subsection

2 of NAC 502.4225, treat the applicant, with respect to hisor her eligibility to obtain a tag and to be awarded a bonuspoint, as if the tag had not been issued and the applicant wasunsuccessful; and

(b) Shall not return any fee paid for the tag .6. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 502.421, thDepartment is not required to rell a quota for the issuance otags if the application of this section reduces the number of tagissued to less than a quota.

Alternative Tag Process New in 2013In 2012 over 600 tags were returned to the Departmen

prior to the start of the season. Most of these returned tagwere not reissued. In an effort to give move hunters thopportunity to hunt big game, the process has been changefor 2013.

During the online application process an applicant woulafrm their willingness to be an alternate and accept aalternate tag by marking a check-off box on each species theare applying for.

For example: When someone applies for an antelope tagthey will be able to check a box that afrms If I am unsuccessfuI will accept an alternate tag if it becomes available and (themy) charge card will be charged immediately.

If you are unsuccessful in drawing an antelope tag yo

are automatically on the alternate list for the choices on youapplication. Note: If you are selected as an alternative, youcredit card will automatically be charged.

Eligibility Waing Periods

If a Client Draws a Big Game Tag for: (and) Harvests... (or) Does not Harvest...

Bear(Hunt # 6151, 6251)

He/She may not apply thenext 5 open seasons.

He/she may apply the nextopen season

Bighorn Sheep(Hunt # 3000 (PIW), 3151, 3251, 8000 (PIW), 8151, 8251,9151, 9251)


He/She may not apply thenext 10 open seasons,

unless client applied priorto 2009.

Bull Elk(Hunt # 4000 (PIW), 4151, 4156, 4161, 4251, 4256, 4261)


He/She may not apply thenext 5 open seasons

Elk Depredation(Hunt # 4102 (Bull), 4107 (Cow))

He/She may apply the nextopen season


Antlerless Elk(Hunt # 4111, 4176, 4181, 4281)



Antelope - Horns longer than ears(Hunt # 2000 (PIW), 2151, 2161, 2171, 2251, 2261)


He/She may apply thenext open season

Antelope - Horns shorter than ears(Hunt # 2181)



Mountain Goat(Hunt # 7000, 7151, 7251)


He/She may not applythe next 10 open seasons

Silver State Tags(Hunt # 1300, 2300, 3300, 4300)



Dream Tags(Hunt # 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 8500)




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1. Hunting Outside Unit Area Designated on Tag- Double-check the hunt area/unit designated on yourtag, and review the boundary unit descriptions on thereverse of the Departments Big Game Boundary UnitReference Map. Purchase detailed reference maps. Knowwhere you are. This is a misdemeanor offense, butif an animal is killed, it can escalate to a felony.

2. Loaded Rie or Shotgun In/On Vehicle - Nevada lawprohibits carrying loaded ries and shotgunsin or on vehicles, including ATVs, motorcycles,snowmobiles, etc. After hunting on foot,unload the gun before placing it in or on thevehicle. This is a misdemeanor offense.3. Using Tag of Another- This is a surprisinglycommon violation. Only the person namedon the tag may use or possess the tag. Thisviolation is now considered a felony offenseif an animal is harvested.

4. License and Tag Fraud - Providing falseinformation (for example, claiming to be aNevada resident, using a false date of birth,or ctitious name, etc.) to obtain a license is amisdemeanor. Providing false information toobtain a big game tag is a gross misdemeanor,

and killing a big game mammal with such a tagis a felony. This activity steals tags from lawfulsportsmen.

5. Early/Late ShootingDo not shoot at game before or after the designated legalhunting hours. Check the sunset/sunrise and hunts byspecies table. Sunset does not mean dark! (Refer to legalhunting hours by species on page 68. Also see sunrise/sunset tables pages 68-72. This is a misdemeanoroffense.

Common ViolatonsThe vast majority of hunters, trappers and anglers do their best to abide by the wildlife laws and regulations

For those people who fail to follow the law, convictions of wildlife law may carry serious penalties, includingcriminal nes up to $5,000, jail, civil penalties up to $5,000, loss of equipment and lost license privileges.

Below is a list of the eight most common violations in the eld. Check twice, take due care, and you can avoid unnecessarcitations, costly nes and loss of equipment and hunting privileges.

If you make a mistake - for example shooting a spike, or small forked-horn deer instead of an antlerless deer - reporit immediately to the local game warden orOperation Game Thief (OGT) at 1-800-992-3030. Follow any instructions thaare provided to you and wait for the warden to arrive. Taking the opposite approach, such as hiding or wasting game, wi

carry much more serious consequences.

6. Failure to Properly Punch Tag or PermitImmediately After Taking Game - Upon reaching gameimmediately validate (punch) the tag or permit with a knifeor other sharp object. Marking it with a pencil or pen is noacceptable. This is a misdemeanor offense.

If a tag is used to kill more than one animal, the crime ispunishable as a category E felony and all equipment used ithe crime is subject to forfeiture, including guns and vehicles

7. Possessing an Over Limit of a Species - PossessioLimit is the maximum number of a species that oneperson can legally take and control at any one timethiincludes animals held in the freezer and ice chest.Daily Limit is the maximum number of a species that isallowed to be harvested in any given day.

8. Unplugged ShotgunWaterfowl and dove hunters may not use shotguns capablof holding more than three shells. Shotguns must bplugged and rendered incapable of holding more than threshells. Shotguns must also be plugged in all WildlifManagement Areas regardless of species. This is misdemeanor offense.

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Demerits and Penales5. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 4 iguilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Unlawful acts; criminal penalties (NRS 501.385)Except as otherwise provided by specic statute: 1. Anperson who: (a) Performs an act or attempts to perform aact made unlawful or prohibited by a provision of this title(b) Willfully fails to perform an act required of him by provision of this title;(c) Obstructs, hinders, delays or otherwise interferes witany ofcer, employee or agent of the Department in thperformance of any duty while enforcing or attempting tenforce any provision of this title;(d) Violates any order issued or regulation adopted by thCommission under the provisions of this title; or(e) Having been granted a privilege or been licensed opermitted to do any act under the provisions of this titleexercises the grant, license or permit in a manner othethan as specied, is guilty of a misdemeanor. An ofceremployee or agent of the Department may not obtain oattempt to obtain biological samples of wildlife, hunting

shing or trapping data, or any other biological data oinformation relating to wildlife on private property withouthe consent of the owner of the property.2. Every person who is guilty of a misdemeanor undethis title shall be punished by a ne of not less than $5nor more than $500, or by imprisonment in county jail fonot more than 6 months, or by both ne and imprisonmen

Forfeitures (NRS 501.3857)Any gun, ammunition, trap, snare, vessel, vehicle, aircraor other device or equipment used, or intended for use:1. To facilitate the unlawful and intentional killing opossession of any big game mammal; or2. To hunt or kill a big game mammal by using information

obtained as a result of the commission of an act prohibiteby NRS 503.010 or a regulation of the Commission whicprohibits the location of big game mammals for the purposof hunting or killing by the use of:(a) An aircraft, including, without limitation, any device thais used for navigation of, or ight in, the air;(b) A hot air balloon or any other device that is lighter thaair; or(c) A satellite or any other device that orbits the earth andis equipped to produce images, or other similar devices; o3. Knowingly to transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchasany big game mammal which is unlawfully killed opossessed,is subject to forfeiture pursuant to NRS179.115to 179.119 inclusive.

In addition to the criminal penalties, every person whunlawfully kills or possesses a big game mammal, bobcaswan or eagle is liable for a civil penalty of not less tha$250 nor more than $5,000.

For unlawfully killing or possessing sh or wildlife noment

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