Date: 2/02/11
Contact: Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3500

2012 HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE

February's arrival marks the beginning of the end for Nevada's hunters and anglers because it means their 2010-11 hunting and fishing licenses are about to expire. That occurs at midnight Feb. 28. The good news is they can already purchase their 2011-12 licenses so they won't have to miss anytime in the field.

Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased at Nevada Department of Wildlife offices (NDOW) in Reno, Elko, Las Vegas and Henderson, online at www.ndow.org, and at any of the many license vendors located throughout the state. A list of approved license vendors can be found on the NDOW website. Nevada's license year begins March 1 and runs through the last day of February each year.

On most Nevada waters, a fishing license is required for any angler who is 12 years of age or older. The exceptions are Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, the Colorado River, Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake, all interstate waters. At Tahoe and Topaz a license is required for anglers who are 16 years of age or older. On Mead, Mohave and the Colorado River a fishing license is required for anglers who are 14 years of age or older.

A hunting license is required for any person who is 12 years of age and older and hunts game birds or game mammals in Nevada. Persons born after Jan. 1, 1960 must successfully complete a Hunter Education course before than may purchase a hunting license. NDOW offers a variety of license and pricing options, a full list of possibilities is available online at www.ndow.org. So too is a list of available Hunter Education classes.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and 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.