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Nevada

Big Game Hunting

Big Game Hunting

Online Licensing System

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Step 1

Log Into Your Account

Go to ndowlicensing.com and click the “Login” button in the top right corner of the page. If you are a new customer click “Sign Up” to claim your account.

Step 2

Enter Your Username and Password

Enter your login email address and password. If you cannot remember and need to retrieve or reset your password, click “Forgot Password”.

Step 3

Access Your Account

Verify your personal information is still correct, check your bonus points, review your past purchases and applications, or update your payment method using the menu on the left.

Step 4

Apply for Tags

To apply for tags, click “Apply for Tags” at the top of the page. After declaring your residency, you will see all of the big game hunts where you meet eligibility requirements.

Step 5

Select Your Hunts

Once you select a hunt, use the interactive map to select up to five (5) choices for unit group, season, and weapon class. You can re-order your choices using the menu in the top-right corner of the map. When ready, click “Submit All Choices” to continue. You can also edit your choices at anytime until the application deadline.

Step 6

Submit Your Application

Review your application and ensure all choices are correct. You can click “Back” to edit your application, click “Continue Shopping” to apply for additional hunts, or click “Checkout” to begin the payment process.

Laptop screen displaying the Nevada Department of Wildlife online licensing system with an interactive map used to select hunting units and apply for Nevada big game tags.
Use the NDOW online licensing system interactive map to view Nevada hunting units and select your preferred areas when applying for Nevada big game hunting tags.
QR code linking to the Nevada Department of Wildlife online licensing website for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses and registering boats.
Scan this QR code to visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife online licensing system to buy Nevada hunting and fishing licenses, apply for tags, or register your boat.

Watch a big game application tutorial

To edit an application:

Once an application is submitted, editing an application can be done in a customer’s account page under “Application and Points” up until the close of the application period. Withdrawal and re-submission of an application is required under certain circumstances, such as changing from a tag application to a bonus point only application. Additional application fees may apply. Application fees are non-refundable and must be paid for every application submitted.

Nevada’s Youth License Fund

This fund allows members of the public and organizations to donate money to cover the cost of youth combination (fishing/hunting) licenses to make sure the cost of a license is not a barrier to kids wanting enjoy the outdoors in Nevada. To learn more about this program and how it supports young hunters and anglers, visit the Nevada Youth License Fund information page on the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.

To support the fund, mail a check to:

Attn: Nevada Youth License Fund

NDOW Headquarters

6980 Sierra Center Parkway, #120

Reno, NV 89521

Or donate via NDOWlicensing:

QR code linking to the Nevada Department of Wildlife Youth License Fund donation page to support youth hunting and fishing opportunities in Nevada.
Scan this QR code to donate to the Nevada Youth License Fund, which helps introduce young people to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation in Nevada.