Hunting in 3 States NV, AZ, UT at the Same Time. Need Help with Regulations

Fursniper

Fursniper

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I'm going to Mesquite, NV to hunt predators and jackrabbits for about 10 days before the end of March. It is located near the 3-way boundary of AZ, NV, and UT. I have a combo hunt/fish license for both UT and AZ. I do not have a hunting license for NV. I would like to do some night hunting with red lights, night vision equipment, and thermal optics within a 30 mile radius of Mesquite, NV. I know the laws in AZ very well, but need some help with UT and NV.


Here are the questions I would like answered:

NV Regulations (hunting within a 30 mile radius of Mesquite, NV)
Can I hunt jackrabbits and coyotes at night without a NV hunting license?
Can I use night vision and thermal optics on coyotes and jackrabbits?
I will NOT be hunting other species and will give them a pass if called in.
Can lights be used from a vehicle along minor dirt roads?


UT Regulations: (hunting within a 30 mile radius of Mesquite, NV)
Does UT allow night hunting in this part of their state for jackrabbits and coyotes? If so, are there restrictions on using night vision or thermal optics?



I know that these regulations are in place for AZ and will plan accordingly.

AZ Regulations:
Allows artificial light for taking coyotes only, but not for other furbearers/predators.
Cannot shoot jackrabbits at night.
Lights cannot be used from a vehicle.
Cannot use night vision or thermal optics.



Thanks in advance for your help.


 
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Originally Posted By: Fursniper


Here are the questions I would like answered:

NV Regulations (hunting within a 30 mile radius of Mesquite, NV)

Can I hunt jackrabbits and coyotes at night without a NV hunting license? YES

Can I use night vision and thermal optics on coyotes and jackrabbits? YES

I will NOT be hunting other species and will give them a pass if called in.

Can lights be used from a vehicle along minor dirt roads? Lights can be used from a vehicle BUT you can't shoot from a vehicle, on or over a road and no loaded long guns (chambered) in or on a vehicle.



Thanks in advance for your help.




Side note:
If you are saving hides, you may get some harassment from f&g should you happen to run into a game warden. The way the law reads is you can not take hides to SELL FOR PROFIT without a trapping/ furbearer license.
It says NOTHING about taking hides for personal use.
 
Bob, in Utah it is county by county. I would make 2 phone calls. the southern Ut. DWR 435-856-6100 and the Washington co. Sheriffs office, 435-656-6500 Just an FYI lots of times you get 2 different stories in some northern counties here, but down south I'm not sure. Good luck!
 
Thanks for the info Crapshoot. I will not be saving the hides. However, I am registered in Utah's Predator Control Program and may collect the coyote parts needed to collect the coyote bounty in Utah. Will be using the UT DWR cell phone application to document coyote kill site locations so only coyotes taken in UT will be used for the bounty. Game wardens are welcome in my camp anytime. I will likely be camped in NV while hunting between the 3 states.
 
Originally Posted By: crittr gittrBob, in Utah it is county by county. I would make 2 phone calls. the southern Ut. DWR 435-856-6100 and the Washington co. Sheriffs office, 435-656-6500 Just an FYI lots of times you get 2 different stories in some northern counties here, but down south I'm not sure. Good luck!

Made the phone calls. UT DWR referred me to Washington Co.
Washington County said that they do not have any county codes that prohibit night hunting for coyotes and jackrabbits at this time. Just need to be outside the city limits and away from developed areas.

Thanks for that suggestion Crittr gittr! I'm good to go on night hunting coyotes and jackrabbits in that area. WooHoo!
 
Originally Posted By: crapshootCheck out the gold butte area if you can. Coyotes, cats, and fox. I know, you're only after coyotes.
The Gold Butte area was my Plan A for hunting in NV. That's all new country for me and looking forward to lots of exploring too.
 
Holler if you need a partner or light holder.
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Bob

With the counties in Utah, make sure to check if you need a permit from the Sheriff. You may want to call back and confirm that. Some also require you to let them know where/when you will be doing it. Some counties do require that. Not many counties allow it at all.
 
Originally Posted By: reb8600With the counties in Utah, make sure to check if you need a permit from the Sheriff. You may want to call back and confirm that. Some also require you to let them know where/when you will be doing it. Some counties do require that. Not many counties allow it at all.
The sheriff's deputy I talked to seemed very knowledgeable about their night hunting requirements. I think he would have mentioned that, but I will follow up on your suggestion before doing it. At this point, I have no idea where I will try night hunting because I don't know the area. Need to explore it in the daytime first and then I'll follow up to make sure I have their permission. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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