Nevada's
wild animals are falling victim to unnecessary conflict and
even death for a surprising reason - increasing access to
human food and garbage. The problem seems to get worse every
year, as Nevada's human population continues to grow and expand
into wildlife habitat.
The Keep Me Wild campaign was launched by the Nevada Department of Wildlife in 2008 to address the growing conflicts between black bears and people. Today the campaign provides tips for keeping deer, coyotes, and mountain lions away from your home, and advice on what to do if you encounter one of these wild animals.
You Can Help
Many people do not realize the harm in feeding wildlife.
You can help spread the word by printing the educational materials
on this website and giving them to friends, neighbors, and
anyone else who shares the habitat with wildlife. For a list
of downloadable materials, click
here. For larger quantities, please email your
request to ameier@ndow.org or call the Nevada Department of
Wildlife at (775) 688-1500.
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