As a result of Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) new addition of the combination elk cow tags (mule deer and elk hunters combining hunts), the new tag options lead to both positive and negative Nevada hunting experiences....... On the positive side, mule deer archery hunters had the bonus of hunting Nevada elk herds without pressure- Unfortunately, there's a [...]
Good news for Nevada chukar hunters- NDOW's 2014 chukar forecast predicts an overall improved season from last year....... Spring rains are credited as improving habitat and food sources for chukar populations throughout much of Northern Nevada, with overall increase in population density of 45%. This is welcome news for Nevada hunters who have seen chukar populations [...]
Nevada Upland Game Season Opening for Nevada Bird Hunters Now's the time to start thinking about getting out for bird hunts in Nevada. September 1st marks the opening for Mourning and White Wing Dove, Blue and Ruffed Grouse. Note to Nevada chukar Hunters: Be sure to mark your calendars for [...]
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 [...]
With hunting season in full swing, some reports are coming in that Nevada archery hunting has been successful for mule deer and antelope! Field report-Northwestern Nevada was hit hard in recent weeks with lots of precipitation, making the archery antelope hunts more challenging. Not the typical the typical weather conditions for August hunting, but on a positive [...]
Unfortunate news regarding water flow for the Truckee River........ With the ongoing drought, the Truckee River is down to a trickle at approximately 100 cubic feet per second, most significantly due to a Boca Reservoir no longer providing water to the river. With Lake Tahoe projected to dip at the natural rim, Truckee [...]
Nevada Archery Hunters- It's that time of year again to get your bow out of your bow case and ensure everything is in good working order for archery season! Nevada Outdoorsman Unlimited was fortunate to interview Rick of "House of Arrows", a Sparks, Nevada archery shop. Rick has been in business since 1989, and he sat [...]
In case you haven't checked... Second draw results for Nevada Big Game Season 2014 are available For results: Click Here
Awaiting Dates for Nevada 2014-15 Trapping Season Furbearer dates expected from NDOW in early August...... As a reminder, in Nevada if you take fur-bearing animals by any legal method or unprotected mammals by trapping, or if you sell raw fur(s) for profit, you will need a trapping license....... For a full description of trapping regulations in Nevada [...]
Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners to meet in August to set 2014 Upland Game, Migratory Upland Game, and Furbearer Seasons and Limits According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Board will meet in early August in Fallon to set the 2014-15 season and limits for upland game and furbearer species. With Nevada trapping season typically [...]