Boating Under the Influence
BOOZE AND BOATING DO NOT MIX Boaters need to remember that booze and boating DO NOT mix. Alcohol impairs your ability to operate a vessel safely in the same way…
National Report Shows Massive Declines in Most Bird Populations
Reno, NV: A newly released report tracking bird populations in the United States finds that more than half of U.S. bird species are declining, including 70 newly identified “Tipping Point”…
Secure Food, Trash and Other Summer Attractants – Interagency News Release
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., August 16, 2022 – Summer can be a tough time to be a bear. Green grasses have dried up and berries haven’t quite ripened for eating yet,…
GIS & Data
Our GIS/Data Team collects, analyzes, and maintains the spatial and non-spatial wildlife resource data we rely on to make informed, science-based decisions for the successful protection, preservation, management, and restoration…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed In Wild Bird Populations
Reno, NV– The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), in coordination with the USDA, has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild bird populations in Nevada. HPAI is a contagious…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Support Partnership with Nevada Department of Wildlife to reduce wildfire risk
Investment initiates 5-year project to support up to $10 million in future work RENO, Nev. — With funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management has…
Nevada hunters generate millions in economic impact for rural communities
University of Nevada, Reno Press Release– New study reveals spending on big game and upland game hunting RENO, Nev. – A new study by researchers at the University of Nevada,…
Lake Tahoe bears seeking food for winter
INTERAGENCY NEWS RELEASE Keep Tahoe bears wild! LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Oct. 27, 2022 – Fall is underway in the Tahoe Basin and Lake Tahoe bears are hungry! Autumn is the…
ACCESSIBLE NEVADA
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) encourages everyone to experience our State’s wild outdoors. We are committed to following the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards and working with groups…
Applications due for hunt reservations at Overton and Key Pittman WMAs
Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada Department of Wildlife is accepting applications for hunt reservations from those wishing to hunt opening day of the 2022 duck and goose seasons at…