Predictably, the 2013-14 Nevada Chukar Hunting Forecast does not look encouraging, however there is some good news in the report for hunters.......... Aerial density survey data completed in August determined an overall average of 41 chukar per square mile, a decrease of about 35% from the 2012 average. With snow storms occurring [...]
While participating in the Sagebrush Chapter's Truckee River Trout Festival last weekend, NOU had the opportunity to hear about the perception of hunting and fishing in Nevada..... Community members had an opportunity to hear about specific efforts of organizations in improving Nevada habitat for wildlife. Importantly, this event helped awareness regarding the inseparable link [...]
Congratulations to NOU member Pyke, just filled his 3rd Nevada Antelope tag.........
Before the advent of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), Nevada hunters could rely only upon their personal physical stamina to hike and stalk big game. Additionally, unless you rode in on horseback, you also had to be physically adept at packing out your game in many Nevada hunting areas...... With the introduction of ATV's, Nevada's terrain [...]
With August bringing in Nevada archery season, Nevada hunters in the field may have missed the reminder from Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) regarding the upcoming upland game season. The Harvest Information Program or "HIP" validation number will be required for Nevada bird hunting season, and according to NDOW, game wardens will be routinely [...]
If you're a Nevada hunter or angler who happens to frequent local hunting/fishing retailers, you may have seen or subscribed to the local publication "Northern Nevada Outdoors" Magazine..... Jim Billingsley of Winnemucca, founder of the publication, gives NOU an overview of the magazine's history and commitment to young outdoorsmen...... NOU: Can you tell [...]
Nevada big game hunters-be aware game tags for 2013-14 hunts have a new look and new changes...... First, be sure to locate the signature line on your tags. You must sign, date, and time the tag prior to heading out on your hunt in order to validate the tag (as always, remember [...]
My recent scout trip to the Gerlach, Nevada area (units 014, 015)- The purpose of the trip was to see the condition of the birds in the area and also habitat conditions. After visiting numerous water holes and springs, it's obvious that we're in a drought. Ten out of the twelve springs are on [...]
Nevada's Upland Game Season as well as Furbearer Season dates are now set....... NOU has updated our Events Calendar to include these dates for your reference!
As we fully enter into the summer season, the time is drawing near for the annual Nevada upland game forecast. Nevada chukar hunters have a key interest in the forecast, as the publication gives us a general status of the chukar population, and determines the upcoming season's hunting limits and season duration. With field [...]