Nevada Department of Wildlife News

Who's going fishing this weekend? After the long process of removing the northern pike, trout have been stocked again in Comins Lake.

The new license year just began and spring fishing is getting into swing after a winter that provided some drought relief and brought water to many of Nevada’s fisheries. This week on Nevada Wild, Edwin and Teresa get the fishing condition updates from NDOW Fisheries Chief Jon Sjoberg. Find out information on the fishing forecast and fish stocking in the state’s ponds, rivers and reservoirs. Stick around

While the first day in January might mean the start of a new year to most people, March 1 is the unofficial New Year’s Day for Nevada’s hunters and anglers. "It might sound strange to some people, but the new license year is kind of an exciting thing," said Chris Vasey, statewide outdoor education coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). "Every time I renew

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has been engaged in an ongoing effort in the recovery of native Lahontan Cutthroat Trout as well as other native fishes important to the state’s aquatic ecosystems. This week on Nevada Wild, Edwin and Teresa sit down with NDOW Fisheries biologist Chris Crookshanks to discuss the success of native aquatics programs and specifically Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Click on the speaker icon to

The most dangerous time to be on the ice is at the beginning and the end of the ice fishing season when the ice conditions can change in a heartbeat. What is 4 inches one day, may be 2 inches or 7 inches or even open water the next day depending on winds, water currents, springs or temperature. When we talk about ice thickness and

Ice fishing is a fun and exciting family outing or a chance to get out and make new friends. Yet the novice to this sport may have many questions on how to get started and even experienced anglers can always use some good tips and advice. This week on Nevada Wild, we have Joe Doucette, NDOW Outdoor Educator for the Eastern Region to give us some expert

In an effort to help bring attention to the contributions that hunters and anglers bring to conservation efforts, Governor Brian Sandoval has declared Saturday to be National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nevada. First observed in 1972, the day was created as a day to enjoy the sport of hunting and fishing and is meant to recognize that most hunters and fisherman are responsible and enthusiastic

Recently, Ruby Lake NWR extended the hours that birders, hunters and anglers may go out on the refuge to pursue their interests from one hour before sunrise, to two hours before sunrise. Visitors must still be off the water within two hours after sunset. With the opening of the Northeast Waterfowl Zone next Saturday, September 26, this is good news for waterfowl hunters. This will allow

Anglers competing in the 33rd Annual Western Outdoor News U.S. Open bass tournament Sept. 14-16 at Lake Mead have been asked to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels from Lake Mead to other waters. To accomplish this, each boat used during the tournament will undergo mandatory decontamination following the final weigh in. "This will be a big undertaking. We are expecting to decontaminate as many

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is holding a Bowhunter Education Certification Field Day on Saturday, November 8th. Students must complete the online workbook at www.bowhunter-ed.com prior to the class date. This class includes classroom and range time. Once completed, you will receive an International Bowhunter Education Foundation certification that is accepted in all 50 states, and the provinces of Canada, and Mexico. The class is

Southern Nevada Fishing Clinics Intermediate Fly Tying Workshop The Nevada Department of Wildlife is sponsoring an introduction to fly fishing clinic. This clinic is designed for entry level fly tyers and is free to all participants. What - This class is for those with some knowledge of tying flies, or have already participated in a beginners level class. When - Wednesday, October 22, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where -

Low water levels caused by persistent drought conditions and irrigation demands at Wildhorse and Willow Creek Reservoirs have prompted the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners at the request of the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to remove the limit on game fish, allowing anglers unlimited take. This regulation is in effect May 15, 2014 and will run through February 28, 2015. NDOW is concerned that with