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Private ranch, so you need permission which the owner does grant to some folk on a seasonal basis.
I think you may need an introduction, and perhaps to demonstrate that you can tell a feral hog from a cow.

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Years ago, between I-15 and Bowman Reservoir I pulled over to look around in that tall stuff, there was a clear game trail, and I swear I heard heard some, got spooked and ran back to truck.
I was pretty skeptical, but it did seem possible there.
I have seen a Badger, so they do exist in Nevada even though that is somewhat disputed.

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I have seen a Badger, so they do exist in Nevada even though that is somewhat disputed.

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It's my understanding that if there were feral hogs in Nevada they wouldn't be legal to hunt. The pigs don't fall under the purview of NDOW but the Nevada Department of Agriculture which doesn't allow for hunting of "domesticated" animals released into the wild.

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It's my understanding that if there were feral hogs in Nevada they wouldn't be legal to hunt. The pigs don't fall under the purview of NDOW but the Nevada Department of Agriculture which doesn't allow for hunting of "domesticated" animals released into the wild.

Wild hogs are not considered to be a game animal in Nevada. Although feral hogs are not regulated by The Nevada Department of Wildlife, they are considered property of the State, and are controlled by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

During an interview with a senior biologist from the Department of Agriculture, it was found that hunting, trapping, or removing the feral hogs is illegal and could be considered grand larceny. The department considers the feral pigs as “Estray” livestock. You can read more detailed legislature on NDA page.
Feral pigs are not really established in Nevada.  The only areas that Nevada is aware of having small pockets of feral pigs, are in Paradise Valley and the Mesquite area, with some extension along the river.  During 2011, feral hogs caused a reported $4,000 in damage, mostly to hayfields (as reported to the Department of Agriculture office).  Something important to point out, is that pigs (feral or not) require suitable habitat.  Heat and drought are not conducive for their emigration/immigration, as such, not many feral hogs are considered to be residing in Nevada according to the Department.

After speaking with a US Forest Service biologist in Humboldt County, NV, they had conflicting information concerning feral pigs, considering them to be unprotected on federal land, and not needing permission to hunt them… Although, they have no wild pigs reported in Humboldt National Forest.

There was another report stating that there was a feral population that was accidentally released by a farmer in Nevada that was sponsoring big game hunts for the pigs, but that has not been confirmed and is just a rumor.

All in all, wild pig hunting in Nevada seems to be a fruitless endeavor. With other States having a healthy population of feral swine, (with full support from the state to hunt them) it seems a better choice to avoid the state altogether at this time. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future.



Nevada Department of Agriculture at 775-353-3600.

Nevada Department of Wildlife  928-856-0724

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There's plenty of wild hogs down here along the Virgin River. Me and my partner did a guided hunt (private property) in Littlefield years ago.

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Rumor that's been going around for years.  
I've talked to a lot of ranchers in and around Orvada/Paradise Valley, Fallon, and Yerington...all areas you would be most likely to run across a wild hog here in Nevada.  Nobody's ever shot one, or seen pics of one shot in Northern Nevada.
I would love to hunt them here in Nevada, but I think it's just hopeful thinking that they are here...

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I'm in Lincoln county and while state officials will deny that there are feral hogs here I have friends that have taken them on private property near Panaca. The last one taken was 250lbs. I myself have went out on several occasions and seen plenty of sign in the hay fields they take  to rooting in. I have read the above prohibition on hunting the feral game  I haven't talked to NDA officials but I approached an NDOW officer about it. The NDOW officer said have at them they don't care. We can even use spotlights if we want to.  We assume these hogs have made their way up from the Mesquite area are but are not sure.

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Some like this up around Battle Mountain:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2BKrRIYLluQ/TtOVsZHtcrI/AAAAAAAAAeI/PITef6Xsxpw/s1600/FatGirl.jpg


ETA:  Just hit up a nearby Walmart and you'll find plenty.

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I was going to refer you guys to the "Depot" here in Fallon, but those aren't the kind of "hogs" you are looking for.......