Hunting with Firearms in Nevada

Hunting or fishing in Nevada without a license is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Licensed adults may use guns to hunt, but children must abide by special (and confusing) rules:

Generally, children under eighteen may not use firearms to hunt UNLESS they're accompanied by a parent, guardian or other authorized person who's licensed to hunt. Furthermore, children under twelve may never hunt big game in Nevada.¹

There are instances, however, where minors may use guns to hunt without adult supervision-as long as these children are fourteen years old or older and are licensed to hunt in Nevada, they may use firearms to hunt if:

1. Their parents give permission for them to handle firearms



2. Their rifles and shotguns are not fully automatic



3. Their firearms are not capable of being concealed on the person unless their parents or guardians give them written permission



4. They're on their way to hunt, at the hunting site, or on their way back from hunting



5. The child is not otherwise prohibited by law to handle the firearm²

To learn more about Nevada firearm crime laws regarding children's use of guns in non-hunting situations, go to our Juvenile Law and Firearms Nevada information page.

To learn more about Nevada's hunting rules and to apply for a license, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.

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Go to our Nevada firearm crime laws homepage.

¹NRS 502.010

²NRS 202.300

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