Nevada Big Game Draw 2018

Friday is the Day for Nevada Big Game Hunters 2018   We've all been waiting to find out the results of the 2018 Nevada Big Game Draw, and we'll have draw results when Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) releases the announcement on Friday, May 25th.   It seems that every year, life revolves around the draw results.  Whether [...]

A Return to Nevada Waterfowl Hunting | Hunting Nevada 2017

Nevada Waterfowl Hunting 2017 An opportunity to extend the  Nevada Hunting Season   With cooler weather upon us, now is the time to plan a Nevada waterfowl hunt.  Waterfowl hunting in Nevada is an under-utilized resource, and can be an excellent way to keep your Nevada hunting season active into early 2018.  Waterfowl season officially kicked off in September, and will [...]

Nevada Chukar Hunting | The Reality of Nevada’s Wildlife Habitat

The 2017 Nevada Chukar Forecast didn't reveal the numbers we'd been hoping for, but there may be some strategies for Nevada Chukar Hunters to consider for the upcoming upland game season.   Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) release of this year's chukar forecast reveals a decrease in observed chukar populations of 27% compared to last season, [...]

Nevada Upland Game Season 2017 | Nevada Chukar Season Not Far Away

The dates are in for Nevada Upland Game Season 2017   Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has released dates and limits for Nevada's 2017 Upland Game Season, which does include of course, long awaited Nevada chukar season.   Get ready for chukar season opener on October 14th, statewide.  We're eagerly awaiting the 2017-18 Nevada chukar forecast, with NDOW [...]

Nevada Wildfires | Affecting Nevada Hunting Season 2017 and Beyond

A wet winter providing plenty of fuel, hot gusty winds, and dry conditions.... all resulting in an extreme Nevada wildfire. Not only will Nevada hunting conditions be affected for 2017, the impact on Nevada wildlife could be felt  for years.      As predicted, the record precipitation occurring over the past winter has created a significant fuel load [...]

Nevada Upland Game Season 2017 | Wildlife Commission to Announce Dates and Limits

Getting ready for Nevada's 2017 Upland Game Season   This weekend the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commission recently met in Elko to consider amendments to the current regulations for seasons, bag limits,  and special regulations for upland game birds, wild turkey and furbearer seasons for 2017-18.   Although Nevada upland game hunters tend to watch primarily for chukar [...]

Winter Kill for Nevada Mule Deer? | Hunting Nevada 2017

There's been talk throughout Western States about the possibility of  "winter kill" affecting mule deer populations, but it's unclear if this will be a scenario for Nevada mule deer.   After record precipitation occurring throughout Nevada during the past winter, some Nevada mule deer hunters are wondering how the deer population for their hunt survived.  Winter kill could impact mule deer population [...]

Lack of Water in the Humboldt Sink | Is there hope for Northern Nevada Waterfowl hunting?

A recent day trip to the Humboldt Sink area near Lovelock revealed a surprise, NO WATER in Toulon or the Upper or Lower Humboldt Lakes....... After an extremely wet winter,  the return of waterfowl hunting in Northern Nevada seemed realistic.  Prior to the drought, areas such as Toulon and the Upper and Lower Humboldt Lakes provided [...]

Nevada Hunting | 2017 Nevada Big Game Application Period Closing Soon

With the deadline drawing near for applying for 2017 Nevada big game tags, you will need to make a decision soon about where and what to hunt.....there's a few things to keep in mind~   About 80% of Nevada land is federally owned-giving Nevada hunters increased opportunity to hunt on thousands of acres of pristine wildlife [...]

2017 Nevada Big Game Season | Online Application Available March 20th

Nevada Big Game Hunters, Online Applications for Big Game Season 2017 are available tomorrow, March 20th 2017   Have you done your homework on what unit and species you would like to apply for this year? Be aware there are some changes to waiting periods for antelope (horns longer than ears) and antlered elk regardless of harvest [...]