Nevada online big game application
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Musket Man
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I have a question about Nevada. As a nonresident if and when I draw a tag when would I pay for the tag? Is there a set time to pay for it by like in Idaho or do they charge your card as soon as you are drawn?
Drhorsepower
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HuskyMusky
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don't forget the non-res hunting license is mandatory just to apply for a tag/points, $142 non-refundable.
Musket Man
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Thanks guys! I been applying/buying points for the last 2 years. I was just never clear on when you would pay for the tag. Nv is my 'dream state' and im applying for harder to draw tags and rolling the dice so it may be a while before I get to hunt there.
HuskyMusky
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dream state, reminds me of the first 2 tags/states I ever applied for, MT and NV were those, MT sheep and NV elk, randy ulmer had just taken a 400" elk and was in some article I read, a gorgeous 7x7. I hear elk quality has slipped but hopefully great days will be back in a few years or so. a big NV antelope is also on the list, may happen before that NV elk hunt.
HuskyMusky
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maybe because I'm an out of stater, I almost always wait tilt he last minute, when financing $1000 on the ole credit card I figure why let them hang onto my CC any longer than absolutely necessary.
Well I'm here to tell you the Elk herd is strong and a 350" bull in the rite area almost will happen. The Antelope hunting through out our state is also very good. We don't have the numbers as other states like Wy. but the quality for all game is stellar. I find it strange that there is not more talk about Nv on the forums. I assume it's due to the hard to draw tags. Nv is a awesome state to live in and when we draw tags it's a big deal. If you guys draw elk or want to PM me and I'll give you some areas to try and draw.
Musket Man
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Thanks Ikeepitcold! After I get the mrs and go over it Ill pm you the units im thinking about.
One thing I like about NV is even in the real hard to draw units you always have some chance to draw.
One thing I like about NV is even in the real hard to draw units you always have some chance to draw.
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Zim
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I drew an elk tag in 07 and got a 350 7/8" P&Y. What is the waiting period there? 5 or 10 years? Will be trying to cash my other points this year. Got 13 now so my sheep odds are up to .0002%.
HuskyMusky
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Nevada has probably the greatest tag system. Love their tag fees, most are a 10x multiple, ie a resident has to pay $120, a non-res $1200.
$60 resident antelope, $300 non-res. (5x multiple)
states take notice and mimic!
I think they understand residents are willing to pay a fair price for a once in a lifetime tag while not soaking non-res with the bill. ie a res can pay $120 for a goat/sheep, while a non-res pays $1200, neither are un-reasonable at all! vs. other states charging IMO any resident less than $100 for a once in a lifetime sheep/goat tag is absurd.
Prime example of why all states need to goto a 5x-10x multiple ratio, and simply squaring bonus points is the best for all, gives the guy with 1 pts a chance, while giving the guy with 20pts....400 pits/chances! and more than likely the tag will goto higher points holders.
Quality game, great system, fairest fees, what's not to love? I say let's keep it our lil secret....ssssshhhhhh
haha.
and not all states are the same, so some variation is needed of course, ie if you have 500k elk vs. 20k elk.
$60 resident antelope, $300 non-res. (5x multiple)
states take notice and mimic!
I think they understand residents are willing to pay a fair price for a once in a lifetime tag while not soaking non-res with the bill. ie a res can pay $120 for a goat/sheep, while a non-res pays $1200, neither are un-reasonable at all! vs. other states charging IMO any resident less than $100 for a once in a lifetime sheep/goat tag is absurd.
Prime example of why all states need to goto a 5x-10x multiple ratio, and simply squaring bonus points is the best for all, gives the guy with 1 pts a chance, while giving the guy with 20pts....400 pits/chances! and more than likely the tag will goto higher points holders.
Quality game, great system, fairest fees, what's not to love? I say let's keep it our lil secret....ssssshhhhhh
haha.and not all states are the same, so some variation is needed of course, ie if you have 500k elk vs. 20k elk.
Drhorsepower
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Good luck everyone! I'm friggin jacked! Application season is almost as fun as finding out if you drew, finding out if you drew is almost as fun as hunting!
I think it's gonna be a good horn growth year. Very mild winter and now we are finally getting some good precipitation, good be THE year to get a NV tag. Should be some awesome groceries out there for the critters to much on.
Drhorsepower
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If these storms keep up it should be ok. Remember all the Resivors are already at capacity and the few springs I've seen lately are full to. I guess it depends on how hot the summer will be but it only hit 100 one day last year
Musket Man
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NV seems to do a good job of managing their game and they are producing some great animals as a result. I dont mind waiting in a long line for the chance at a great hunt. 1200 is alot for an elk tag in some ways but really its not bad at all for the trophy potential they havein NV.
Drhorsepower
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IMO they are managing for elk numbers and letting mule deer numbers hurt. What they tried to do last year is a good example. That is my opinion. Elk hunting is great though
can wait to draw that tag!
Musket Man
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I was mostly referring to the elk. But I have seen some nice deer and antelope from NV as well! Just seems like they manage more for quality then quanity then alot of states do from what I have read but I have never hunted there yet.IMO they are managing for elk numbers and letting mule deer numbers hurt. What they tried to do last year is a good example. That is my opinion. Elk hunting is great though
Imo its not the states job to manage for quality as much as it is the hunters responsibility. If the state focuses on quantity its the sportsmans job to focus on quality. Forkys don't get to be smart brutes if there taken by a part time road hunter Just their to fill a tag. I personally feel nv has been a bit rough on the deer herds the past several years by upping the numbers but I'm hoping their new tags (silver state) and raffle tags they have implemented make up for the reason behind the tag number jump.