The tag results are in for the 2016 Nevada big game season- Appreciating the freedom to hunt! Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Nevada Department of Wildlife has released tag results for the upcoming Nevada big game season. If you put in for tags for 2016, results for all hunts are [...]
The last four to five years of drought conditions have severely impacted Nevada streams, with wild fish populations being primarily affected with low stream flows, especially in Northern Nevada. With more normal precipitation patterns occurring in the winter of 2015, there may be a chance of wild fish recovery, and importantly, a chance for Nevada [...]
If you have an opinion regarding the quota setting for the 2016 Nevada big game season, Northern Nevada hunters have an opportunity to provide your input on Friday and Saturday, May 13th/14th. The Nevada big game quotas are set annually by the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners through input from the County Advisory Boards to Manage Wildlife (CABMW) , The [...]
One of the most heavily fished waters in Nevada, the Truckee River originates at Lake Tahoe, flowing a stretch of 110 miles to Pyramid Lake. Currently, the water is flowing again thanks to wet weather, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is actively stocking the river for the upcoming season. According to stocking reports, approximately [...]
It's the day we've been waiting for- The 2016 Nevada Big Game Application Main Draw, opening Monday, March 21st. Now is the time to do your homework regarding species and units to apply for, and there are resources available to help you make an educated decision. NOU recommends accessing Nevada Department of Wildlife's [...]
As the cold weather sets in and the Nevada 2015 hunting and fishing season come to a close, we reflect on key issues: Safety First Unfortunately, Nevada had 9 waterway fatalities and 1 hunting fatality in 2015. Never lose sight of the fact that accidents can and do occur. Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) officials believe [...]
If you prefer Nevada chukar hunting winter style, the state's weather is about to give you what you want. Although Nevada chukar hunters are known to deal with extreme conditions and rugged terrain throughout the state, winter chukar hunting adds a whole new element to the hunt...... Some tips for winter from experienced Nevada chukar [...]
There's a reason that upland game hunters from out of state come to Nevada for true adventure-it comes down to chukar hunting. Northern Nevada boasts ideal terrain for the elusive chukar species, with high desert rock outcrops and rugged terrain that demands physical stamina of the hunter. Can you meet the challenge of Nevada chukar [...]
Governor Sandoval has declared Saturday, September 26th, National Hunting and Fishing Day In Nevada Nevada hunters and anglers can be proud of this proclamation. As governor Sandoval so aptly described, "Nevada’s sportsmen and women were among the first conservationists to support the establishment of the Nevada Department of Wildlife to conserve [...]
Decreasing open waters throughout the state have led to officials to lift fish limits in some areas, and alter fish stocking patterns to maintain consistency in Nevada's still fishable waters. However some Nevada anglers have called for more intervention on the part of wildlife officials. As one of Nevada's most [...]
