U.S. House of Representatives Passes Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Nevada: In a historic milestone for wildlife conservation, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773; RAWA)—a bipartisan bill to enhance wildlife conservation in the United States—was passed today by the U.S….
Early summer is an active time for bear cubs and yearlings
Photo caption/credit: Sow with cubs of the year (cat size) courtesy of David Braun, LTBMU. Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.: Summer is here at Lake Tahoe and that means more visitors recreating…
Nevada Law Enforcement Agencies to Participate in Nationwide Crackdown on Boating Under the Influence
Nevada: Law enforcement officers across Nevada will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws this weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationally coordinated…
NDOW is Accepting Dove Hunt Reservations for Overton WMA
Las Vegas, NV: The Nevada Department of Wildlife is now accepting reservation applications for opening day and the first weekend of the 2022 dove hunting season at the Overton Wildlife…
Game Wardens Seek Assistance with Mule Deer Poaching Case
Ruby Lake: Game Wardens are seeking the public’s assistance to help solve a case of a mule deer that may have been unlawfully killed near the Ruby Lake National Wildlife…
Nevada Pathways to Relevancy Project
The Nevada Department of Wildlife was awarded a multi-state conservation grant aimed to complete the Nevada Nevada Pathways to Relevancy Project to help us implement the Fish and Wildlife Relevancy…
NDOW Biologists Monitor Wildhorse Reservoir after Fish Die-off
Elko County, NV: On Friday, April 8, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) received reports of numerous dead fish at Wildhorse Reservoir in northern Elko County. After surveying the area,…
Balancing Tragedy and Conservation in Bear Country- Article by NDOW Biologist
Reno, NV– Shortly before 3 a.m. I’m awakened by the sound of my “bear phone” ringing, the volume always kept on high so I can respond to wildlife emergencies as…
Bear experts offer tips, best practices for late-season camping trips to the Tahoe Basin
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Sep. 1, 2023 – Headed to the Tahoe Basin for one last summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have…
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award. The award is given annually to recipients who have demonstrated…