Date: 12/11/08
Contact: C. Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE SPORTSMAN

Those who are struggling to find gifts for the sportsman or woman in their life may want to consider the Nevada Wildlife Record Book and its companion field guide or the Nevada Water Development Atlas. Each of these publications is available at Nevada Department of Wildlife offices in Las Vegas, Henderson, Elko and Reno.

“The discerning sportsman will quickly recognize the contribution these publications can make in the pre-hunt planning process,” said Hunter Education Coordinator Martin Olson. “By studying the record book, a hunter can discover trends for the species they want to hunt. They can identify those areas where larger class animals are harvested on a regular basis or even find sleeper areas.”

The Nevada Wildlife Record Book was first published in 1985 and is updated every five years. Through the years it has grown from 250 to more than 400 pages and includes photographs and stories of big game hunts that culminate in the harvesting of a record book animal. Readers will also find copies of official Boone & Crockett scoring sheets for top animals and a list of book entries per species. The current edition includes details on top entries for the years 2000 through 2004.

Also available is the Wildlife Record Book Field Guide. This spiral bound publication is an abbreviated version of the record book and includes articles on field judging Nevada’s various big game species. The record book and the field guide are available in a set for $85 or separately for $55 and $30 respectively. They are compiled and published by the Nevada Wildlife Record Book Committee.

The Water Development Atlas is a spiral bound book of guzzler maps based on 1:100,000 quadrangle maps. This $40 publication shows the location of both big game and small game water developments (guzzlers) throughout the Silver State. The maps are divided into three sections that mirror the NDOW administrative regions.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a Federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.