Migratory Game Bird Regulations

These regulations were adopted prior to federal approval of the “migratory bird hunting; final frame works for migratory bird hunting regulations 2026-2027”. These regulations might change.

In Nevada, migratory game bird seasons are established for ducks and mergansers, coots and gallinules, snipe, swan, mourning and White-winged dove, Canada and white fronted geese, snow geese and Ross’ geese. Migratory waterfowl are a subgroup of migratory game birds, and include ducks, mergansers, geese, and swans.

Stamp Requirements

A Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Stamp is required for any person age 16 or older who hunts any migratory waterfowl (ducks, mergansers, geese, and swans). Stamps can be purchased at ndowlicensing.com or at duckstamp.com at a lower cost. Stamps are nonrefundable and nontransferable. The stamp is good for use in any state within the US. Physical stamps will be mailed to customers after March 10. For questions, contact the USFWS stamp fulfillment center at (800) 852-4897 or [email protected].

HIP Number

Any person, except a Nevada resident under 12, who plans to hunt any kind of migratory game bird in Nevada is required to annually obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) validation number and keep record of it on their hunting license before entering the field. A different HIP is required in each state a person plans to hunt. The validation number is free and available July 1 through March 10 by going to ndowlicensing.com or calling (855) 542-6369.