Nevada Department of Wildlife News

In this week’s Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller are joined by eastern Nevada Conservation Education Supervisor Julie Gabrielson to talk about the long-awaited 6th annual Elko Sportsman’s Expo! The expo is back on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 with two days of outdoor related activities and booths presented by NDOW and the Ruby Mountain Rios Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

We wish you and your family the best this holiday season! If you haven't already, buy your fishing, hunting, or hunting/fishing combination license at ndowlicensing.com to make some memories outdoors this season! Already have your license? Spread the cheer by gifting a friend or family member with money to put toward a license!  Now is the time to experience fishing in the state! Whether you’re interested in ice fishing in

The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE) is back! YWCE, the youth portion of the Wild Sheep Foundation's Sheep Show, will take place January 12-14 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. School groups will attend a private experience on the first two days, and on January 14, YWCE opens up to the public for FREE! In this week’s Nevada Wild, NDOW’s Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with the Wild

It's the time of year hunters wait for all year long! This coming Saturday, October 15, is opening day for both the Northwest Zone and South Zone (except for Moapa Valley) waterfowl hunting seasons, along with the statewide chukar and quail seasons! Small game hunting is a great way to get out and experience Nevada's landscapes with family and friends. Waterfowl hunters can purchase a federal duck stamp or Carson Lake WMA

Law enforcement officers across Nevada will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws this weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationally coordinated heightened awareness and enforcement campaign.     Operation Dry Water weekend, July 2-4, is the national weekend of amplified recreational boater outreach, education and coordinated enforcement surrounding boating under the influence. Alcohol use continues to be the leading

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Fishing has been good recently with some of the best action taking place in the morning hours. Olive Woolly Buggers fished along the shoreline can fool trout or bass looking for small crayfish. Lures and jigs also have been taking bass along with a few crappies. Stocked trout and small spinners also will catch trout. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Hot temperatures and have slowed trout action,

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Murky waters made fishing tough for some anglers recently. Temperatures are reaching into the 80s during the day and dropping into the 50s at night. Trout prefer hitting PowerBait and nightcrawlers in the early mornings or evenings. Action for bass and crappie has been decent, and a little longer lived through the day with jigs and woolly buggers working well.  ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR The warmer

This bill will provide a wide range of benefits from using the funds to protect our wild places and species to promoting the nexus that wildlife and ecosystem health have on human mental and physical health through access to recreation and nature. At least 15 percent of the funds will be used to help recovery efforts for species already designated as endangered or threatened under

ANGEL LAKE The road to Angel Lake is open and the lake is ice free.  Anglers continue to report good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leeches. Chironomids, pheasant tail nymphs, gold ribbed hare’s ears and soft hackles under an indicator should also work.  Spin fishermen should try small gold or silver

Nevada Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 11! No fishing license is needed for adults or children to fish any public water in the state on this date. All limits and other regulations apply. A big thank you and congratulations goes to Explore Knowledge Academy fourth grade student and this year’s Free Fishing Day Poster Contest winner, Gianne Rae Olea. She created the beautiful

Boating season is here! We encourage you to prepare before you head out on the water, so you can be sure to have a safe and fun boating experience with your friends and family. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's Statewide Boating Education Coordinator Aaron Meier to talk about the steps to take to prepare your boat and

It’s that time of the year again; temperatures are getting warmer, school is ending, and the summer boating season is rapidly approaching. If you are a boat owner, there is nothing more exciting than the seasons’ maiden voyage. But before you hit the water, there are some things you need to take care of to make sure you and your boat are ready. “Making sure your