Title 45

NRS 501.015 “Closed season” defined. “Closed season” means all periods except those designated as “open season.” During any such season it is unlawful to fish, to hunt game mammals or game birds, or to hunt or trap fur-bearing mammals. There is no closed season on those species o…

NRS 501.020 “Commission” defined. “Commission” means the Board of Wildlife Commissioners. [Part 5:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.05]—(NRS A 1979, 890; 1997, 2532; 2007, 1796; 2011, 2479)

NRS 501.023 “County” defined. “County,” when appearing alone or in the reference framework of county advisory board to manage wildlife, board of county commissioners or any county officer, includes and applies to Carson City. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1985, 1349; 2007, 1796)

NRS 501.024 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Wildlife. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1520; A 2007, 1796)

NRS 501.026 “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1520; A 2007, 1796)

NRS 501.030 “Fishes,” “fishing,” “fished” and “to fish” defined. The words “to fish” and their derivatives, “fishes,” “fishing” and “fished,” mean catching, taking, capturing, killing, injuring or crippling of a fish or game amphibian, and every attempt to do so. [4:101:1947; 194…

NRS 501.035 “Fur-bearing mammal” defined. “Fur-bearing mammal” means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 360; 1969, 1345; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.037 “Game amphibian” defined. “Game amphibian” means any amphibian so classified by Commission regulation. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1538; A 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.045 “Game fish” defined. “Game fish” means any fish so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1345; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.046 “Game mammal” defined. “Game mammal” means any mammal so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1345; 1991, 258; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.047 “Game warden” defined. “Game warden” means any person authorized by the Director to enforce the provisions of this title and of chapter 488 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1993, 1653; 2003, 1521; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.050 “Hunting,” “hunted” and “to hunt” defined. The words “to hunt” and their derivatives, “hunting” and “hunted,” mean to search for, pursue or attract any wildlife for the purpose and with the means of capturing, injuring or killing that wildlife, every attempt to captur…

NRS 501.055 “Migratory game birds” defined. “Migratory game birds” means any birds so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1346; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.065 “Open season” defined. “Open season” means that period designated pursuant to the provisions of this title during which it is legal to fish or to hunt game mammals or game birds or to hunt or to trap fur-bearing mammals. The period includes the first day and last day …

NRS 501.088 “Took,” “taken,” “taking” and “to take” defined. The words “to take” and their derivatives, “took,” “taken” and “taking,” when used in reference to wildlife, mean to kill, capture, shoot, trap, catch, wound, possess, collect, seine, snare or net, and every attempt to …

NRS 501.089 “Trap” defined. “Trap” means a device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any portion of an animal. The term does not include any device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any vertebrate pest as defined in NRS 555.005. (A…

NRS 501.090 “Trapping,” “trapped” and “to trap” defined. The words “to trap” and their derivatives, “trapping” and “trapped,” mean to set or operate any device, mechanism or contraption that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any animal and every act of assista…

NRS 501.095 “Upland game birds” defined. “Upland game birds” means any birds so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1347; 2007, 1797)

NRS 501.096 “Vessel” defined. “Vessel” means every kind of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, which is used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (Added to NRS by 1979, 899; A 2007, 1798)

NRS 501.097 “Wildlife” defined. “Wildlife” means any wild mammal, wild bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mollusk or crustacean found naturally in a wild state, whether indigenous to Nevada or not and whether raised in captivity or not. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1987, 560; 1991…

NRS 501.100 Legislative declaration regarding wildlife. 1. Wildlife in this State not domesticated and in its natural habitat is part of the natural resources belonging to the people of the State of Nevada. 2. The preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife w…

NRS 501.102 Legislative declaration regarding hunting. The Legislature declares that hunting permitted by law in this State: 1. Is a valuable activity in the management of game mammals and game birds. 2. Results in financial support for conservation programs that benefit many spe…

NRS 501.105 Commission to establish policies and adopt regulations. The Commission shall establish policies and adopt regulations necessary to the preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife and its habitat. In establishing such policies and adopting such reg…

NRS 501.110 Classification of wildlife. 1. For the purposes of this title, wildlife must be classified as follows: (a) Wild mammals, which must be further classified as either game mammals, fur-bearing mammals, protected mammals or unprotected mammals. (b) Wild birds, which must …

NRS 501.115 Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration of wildlife pursuant to the Pittman-Robertson Act. 1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of that certain Act of Congress commonly known and referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act, being c. 899, …

NRS 501.117 Acceptance of federal aid in projects for restoration and management of fish pursuant to the Dingell-Johnson Act. 1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, being c. 658, 64 Stat. 430, approved Augu…

NRS 501.118 Manner of publication of order or regulation regarding seasons, bag limits or hours. Whenever the Commission is required to publish any official order or regulation regarding open or closed seasons, bag limits or hours, it shall publish once in each case, in a newspap…

NRS 501.119 Collection of data from hunters, trappers and anglers; penalty for failure to comply; immunity from prosecution on basis of information supplied. 1. The Department is authorized to determine methods of obtaining necessary data from hunters, trappers and anglers relati…

NRS 501.121 Contact information to be posted on guzzler. 1. Each guzzler must have posted on it a notice providing the telephone number and any other contact information which may be used to notify the person or agency that placed the guzzler if the guzzler is in disrepair. 2. As…

NRS 501.167 Creation; number and appointment of members. The Board of Wildlife Commissioners, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1557; A 1977, 1229; 1979, 891; 1989, 2191)

NRS 501.171 Appointment and qualifications of members; officers. 1. A county advisory board to manage wildlife shall submit written nominations for appointments to the Commission upon the request of the Governor and may submit nominations at any other time. 2. After consideration…

NRS 501.172 Removal of member from office. 1. A member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause. 2. A member of the Commission must be removed from office for: (a) A conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor for a violation of NRS 501.376; (b) A conviction of…

NRS 501.177 Meetings; quorum. 1. The Commission may hold not more than nine meetings regularly each year based on need and the requests submitted by the county advisory boards to manage wildlife. 2. Special meetings of the Commission may be held at such times and places as the Co…

NRS 501.179 Compensation of members. 1. Members of the Commission are entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission, while performing official duties for the Commission. 2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and em…

NRS 501.181 Duties; regulations. The Commission shall: 1. Establish broad policies for: (a) The protection, propagation, restoration, transplanting, introduction and management of wildlife in this State. (b) The promotion of the safety of persons using or property used in the ope…

NRS 501.1812 System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Definitions. As used in NRS 501.1812 to 501.1818, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “License” means a license or tag issued by the Department for: (a) Recreational hunting or fishing; or …

NRS 501.1814 System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Establishment and administration of system; assessment and deletion of points. 1. The Commission shall establish and the Department shall administer and enforce a system of assessing demerit points for wild…

NRS 501.1816 System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Reduction of accumulated points; suspension or revocation of licenses, permits or privileges. 1. If a person accumulates 9 or more demerit points, but less than 12, the Department shall notify the person of…

NRS 501.1817 System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Judicial review of suspension or revocation of license, permit or privilege. Any person whose license, permit or privilege has been suspended or revoked by the Department pursuant to NRS 501.1816 is entitle…

NRS 501.1818 System of assessing demerit points for wildlife convictions: Regulations. The Commission may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 501.1812 to 501.1818, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1995, 897)

NRS 501.1819 Issuance of salvage permits: Regulations; fees prohibited. 1. The Commission shall adopt regulations requiring the Department to issue salvage permits that authorize a person to salvage and collect any wildlife killed as a result of a vehicle collision or any other i…

NRS 501.182 Cooperative agreements with adjoining states. The Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with adjoining states for the management of interstate wildlife populations and for the establishment of uniform boating regulations. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1558)

NRS 501.243 Enforcement of chapter 488 of NRS; regulations; cooperative agreements. 1. The Department shall execute, administer and enforce, and perform the functions and duties provided in chapter 488 of NRS. 2. The Commission has the power and authority to: (a) Promulgate rules…

NRS 501.260 Creation; number of members; officers. 1. There is hereby created a county advisory board to manage wildlife in each of the several counties. 2. In a county whose population: (a) Is less than 700,000, each board consists of three or five members, at the discretion of …

NRS 501.265 Appointment of members; vacancies. 1. The board of county commissioners shall appoint qualified persons to the board who are residents of the county and are: (a) Hunters, trappers or anglers; or (b) Engaged in ranching or farming in the county. 2. In addition to the m…