Shed Antler Law Overview

In 2021 the Nevada Legislature adopted the Nevada Antler Shed Hunting law.

Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 503.172 now states the following:

1. A person shall not take or gather shed antlers from or on any public land located in Elko, Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, or White Pine Counties at any time from:
   1. January 1 to April 30, inclusive.
   2. May 1 to June 30, inclusive, unless the person:
      1. Is 12 years of age or older and has in his or her possession a certificate issued by the Department, or an agent designated by the Department, as proof that at any time during the current calendar year the person successfully completed the course of instruction in the responsible collection of shed antlers offered pursuant to subsection 2; or
      2. Is under 12 years of age and is accompanied by a person who:
         1. Is at least 18 years of age; and
         2. Has in his or her possession a certificate issued by the Department, or an agent designated by the Department, as proof that at any time during the current calendar year the person successfully completed the course of instruction in the responsible collection of shed antlers offered pursuant to subsection 2.
2. The Department shall:
   1. Offer, without charge, an online course of instruction in the responsible collection of shed antlers and issue a certificate of completion from the Department to a person who successfully completes the course; or
   2. Designate an agent of the Department to
      1. Offer, without charge, an online course of instruction in the responsible collection of shed antlers that is approved by the Department;
      2. Issue a certificate of completion from the Department to a person who successfully completes the course