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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“To protect, conserve, manage and restore wildlife and its habitat for the aesthetic, scientific, educational, recreational, and economic benefits to citizens of Nevada and the United States, and to promote the safety of persons using vessels on the waters of Nevada.”
In 1877, the Nevada Legislature established the State Office of Fish Commissioner, which changed in 1917 to the State Fish and Game Commission. Now called the Nevada Department of Wildlife, NDOW has statutory authority to manage and conserve Nevada’s almost 900 wildlife species. Made up of seven divisions – Law Enforcement, Game, Fisheries, Conservation Education, Habitat, Wildlife Diversity and Data & Technology Services – NDOW works tirelessly to protect the animals and habitats of Nevada.

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The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners is a nine-member, governor-appointed body responsible
for setting regulations, establishing policy, approving project funding and taking public comment on
wildlife and boating matters. Find notices, agendas, minutes, support material, approved regulations and more.

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Are you interested in helping NDOW fulfill its mission? If so, we work with volunteers across the state on a variety of projects. Find out how to start volunteering today.
Contracts, Grants and Requests for Proposals & Bids
Morey Peak Mule Deer Research
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has received federal grant funding for mule deer research in the Morey Peak area of the Hot Creek Range in central Nevada. We are seeking a qualified subgrantee to conduct research related to mule deer demography, habitat selection, and migration corridor modeling. Specifically, NDOW is interested in providing an opportunity for a graduate student to conduct field work, analyze results and publish findings. The graduate program must provide remote course work or an on-line degree as a condition of this research collaboration.
Recommendation to Award: Dispatch Relocation & Tenant Improvements
Posted 1/30/23 11:00 AM
The Project consists of the demolition of existing facilities and construction of new tenant improvements including but not limited to general carpentry (framing walls, insulation, drywall, doors and hardware, windows, cabinetry and hardware, finishes, flooring, and ceiling); electrical; plumbing; HVAC; fire suppression; and security.
Ruby Habitat Enhancement Fund Project Proposals
The Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Bureau of Land Management entered into an agreement with Ruby Pipeline LLC and received $8.8 million for habitat protection, enhancement and other conservation efforts for the benefit of sage grouse and pygmy rabbits.
Shooting Range Grant Application
POSTED 1/01/23
Funds are available through the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Hunter Education Program for the construction, development and improvement of non-profit shooting ranges and associated facilities. The intent of the grant program is to encourage significant improvements, prioritize safety and environmental concerns, increase hours and public accessibility and create more facilities to host Hunter Education program activities.