Nevada Black Bear Hunting Units & Draw Odds
4 units · 32.7% avg hunter success
Nevada's Black Bear draw runs on a bonus-point system across 4 units. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags and should mark the 2026 application window: open March 23, close May 13, with results May 29. The nonresident tag fee is $300 plus a $10 application fee. We've tracked 2024 results across all four units to show you realistic success rates and draw competitiveness. Zero-point hunters drew tags in every unit we monitored, giving you a genuine shot at an over-the-counter style hunt with draw protection.
How the Nevada Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 23 – May 13(nonresident)
Results: May 29
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $156 license · $300 tag · $10 point
Easiest Black Bear Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
All Nevada Black Bear Units
Nevada Black Bear Draw FAQ
How does Nevada's Black Bear bonus-point system work?
Nevada uses a bonus-point draw for Black Bear. You enter during the application window (March 23 to May 13 for 2026), and bonus points increase your odds of drawing without requiring you to hunt. Nonresidents make up 10% of the total tag pool across all units.
What are the 2026 deadlines and fees for nonresident hunters?
Applications open March 23 and close May 13, 2026, with results announced May 29. The nonresident tag fee is $300 and the application fee is $10. Plan ahead so you don't miss the May 13 deadline.
Can a nonresident with zero points draw a Nevada Black Bear tag?
Yes. In 2024, zero-point hunters drew in all 4 units we tracked—Units 192, 194, 195, and 196. While not guaranteed, you have a real chance to hunt without bonus points accumulated.
What's the harvest success rate for Black Bear in Nevada?
Across the 4 units tracked in 2024, harvest success rates ranged from 25% to 35.3%. Unit 192 showed 25% success, while Units 194, 195, and 196 each ran 35.3%. Success depends on the unit and your hunting skill.
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