waterfowl zone · Nevada Department of Wildlife
Northeast Zone
Nevada, United States
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About Northeast Zone
Northeast Zone is a waterfowl zone in Nevada, United States, set by Nevada Department of Wildlife. It covers about 92,717 km² (35,798 mi²). Towns inside it include Elko, West Wendover and Ely.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nevada Department of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Northeast
- Area
- 92,717 km²
- Area (miles)
- 35,798 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 74,820 km² of public or protected land inside it, 81% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 64,894 | 70% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 9,194 | 10% |
| National Park Service | 312 | under 1% |
| Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 162 | under 1% |
| RUBY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 162 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 122 | under 1% |
| Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) | 76 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 28 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 36 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Nevada Department of Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American coot | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| American wigeon | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Black scoter | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Bufflehead | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Canada goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Canvasback | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Common gallinule | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Common merganser | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Gadwall | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Greater scaup | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| King eider | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Mallard | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Northern pintail | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Redhead | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Surf scoter | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Wood duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| American coot | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| American wigeon | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Black scoter | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Bufflehead | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Canvasback | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Common gallinule | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Common merganser | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Gadwall | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Greater scaup | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| King eider | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Mallard | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Northern pintail | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Redhead | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Wood duck | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 22, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Feb 22, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Northeast Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Northeast Zone (waterfowl zone)?
About 92,717 km² (35,798 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nevada Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northeast Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 74,820 km² of public or protected land, 81% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Northeast Zone?
This page lists 74 seasons a person has checked against Nevada Department of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Northeast Zone?
In the same unit system: Northwest Zone and South Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Nevada Department of Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in the USFWS Pacific Flyway frameworks (50 CFR part 20); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nevada Department of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.