For the second straight year, NDOW has begun stocking fish months ahead of schedule...... As Nevada enters a fourth straight year of drought conditions, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has begun stocking trout in Western Nevada waterways to increase the chance of survival for the fish. The continued drought will likely mean decreased water flows as we [...]
The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting two upcoming events! Sagebrush TU, one NOU's first conservation partners, is hosting two upcoming events for Northern Nevada anglers and any interested community members. The first event is coming up soon, with an evening of poker on this coming Friday, February 6th at the Peppermill Casino. A second [...]
If you're looking to do some ice fishing in Nevada this winter, there an area to consider fishing despite our recent warm temperatures...... Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) reports as of January 16th, 2015, Cave Lake in Eastern Nevada near Ely had between 6 to 8 inches of ice. Trout anglers are reported to be having luck [...]
Confused about Nevada Shed Antler Laws? Based on inquiries from many of our NOU members, we've investigated the history of the proposed regulation changes to clear up the confusion...... In March of 2014, the Nevada Board of Wildlife (NBOW) Commissioners voted unanimously to regulate antler shed hunting within the state, with intent to prohibit collecting [...]
Happy Birthday Nevada ! We're fortunate to live in the best state for outdoor enjoyment, hunting and fishing!
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 [...]
It's that time of year again for a great Nevada Pheasant Hunt! The Yerington Lions Club is hosting the 21st Annual Pheasant Hunt, on Saturday, November 1st, in conjunction with the Mason Valley Hunt Club in Yerington, Nevada. NOU is once again sponsoring a drawing for one pheasant hunt for this event. Must be a [...]
Reminder to all Nevada Chukar Hunters! Opening day for the 2014-15 Nevada Chukar Season is tomorrow, Saturday, October 11th..........
With the opening of Pyramid Lake Fishing Season this month, we're reviewing the amazing re-introduction and resurgence of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, first described in our blog of May 2013. Local anglers are predicting another season of catching record size trout, but do you know "The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told"? Northern Nevada anglers are [...]
Everyone has probably seen it, that one hunter who believes he/she has the right to do whatever they want to do when out in the field.... Not everybody talks about it, but it's worth reviewing some basic points of consideration of hunter etiquette in Nevada. A majority of hunters share a common respect in the [...]