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 [...]
With Nevada archery hunting nearing a close, and any legal weapon and upland game hunting seasons coming up, Nevada hunters remain key observers of the health of Nevada wildlife. Although the proceeds from purchase of Nevada hunting licenses and tags contribute to conservation projects for wildlife species, Nevada hunters also can contribute by [...]
The Nevada 2015-16 Chukar Forecast is available, a basic guide for Nevada chukar hunters. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) conducted aerial surveys during mid-August over 13 designated survey plots of Nevada mountain ranges. These surveys provide a "one-time" snapshot of chukar density in small areas of the surveyed mountain ranges. Overall bird [...]
Now that the 2015 Nevada Big Game tag results have become available, be sure to take advantage of the Nevada Outdoorsman "Events" calendar for reference on opening dates, species, and Nevada hunting units. Our calendar was designed with the Nevada Big Game hunter in mind. We provide an easily viewed reference for tag holders when trying to confirm your [...]
With the 21st annual Yerington Lion's Club Nevada Pheasant Hunt coming up this Saturday, we're featuring last year's pheasant hunt overview from NOU member Henry Bertuleit....... "Old Dog, New Hunt” 20th annual Mason Valley Hunt Club / Yerington Lions Pheasant Hunt by Henry Bertuleit The sun had barely risen on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, when [...]
At the close of August, Nevada chukar hunters await NDOW's 2014-2015 Nevada Upland Game Forecast. The annual publication typically gives hunters a general status of the state's chukar population, and is key in determining the upcoming season's hunting limits and season duration. With Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW's) field surveys typically conducted from [...]
During this weekend's meeting of the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, big game tag ratios are expected to be determined. Notably, the number of ewe tags for Nevada's 2014 big game season will be set. State wildlife biologists are expected to recommend issuing approximately 100 tags for the ewe hunt, with a projected 15 tags for California [...]
As a component of our series highlighting Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge and Nevada waterfowl hunting interests, NOU interviewed Susan Sawyer, Visitor Services Manager for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and her staff. NOU: Which areas of Stillwater currently have water, and what are the conditions? Susan/staff: The areas with water are currently Tule [...]
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 16 miles from central Fallon in Lahontan Valley. The globally important bird area provides a striking setting for Nevada waterfowl hunting and observing diverse wildlife species. But with ongoing Nevada drought conditions, what is the outlook for Nevada waterfowl hunters this season at the Stillwater Marsh? Historically, native peoples lived on the Stillwater [...]
There are some times, even when the conditions are right, you still fail to see chukar in Nevada......... A recent Nevada chukar hunting trip to Willow Creek Reservoir revealed plenty of water, plenty of forage near the water, a guzzler in the area, and only a few chukar. And what causes [...]