Lake Mead Boat Accident Results in Two Deaths
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is investigating a Lake Mead boating accident that occurred in the Callville Bay area at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in the deaths of…
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Passes Another Key Step
Nevada: With the approaching Earth Day celebration (Friday, April 22), Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)—a bipartisan bill to enhance wildlife conservation in the United States—has passed another key step in…
We Invite You to Take This Survey About Your Experience on the New NDOW
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We want your input on our new website, designed to help you get to know and explore Nevada’s epic landscapes and wildlife! New features include a Species Information page, which allows you to search…
Know Your Nevada
Know Your Nevada is a fourth grade program that focuses on the ‘living’ state symbols that represent our state. Through hands-on lessons students learn about where our state symbols can…
Personal Watercraft
Driving or riding a personal watercraft (PWC) is a fun way to enjoy time on the water, but a PWC also comes with its own set of concerns. Know your…
NDOW Director Named President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
NDOW Director Tony Wasley Named President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies NDOW Director Tony Wasley has been elected president of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies…
NDOW Applauds Governor Sisolak for Landmark Step in Nevada’s Habitat Conservation Efforts
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is celebrating Habitat Conservation Framework Executive Order 2021-18 signed by Governor Steve Sisolak on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. This order seeks to reverse the…
James Lathrop and Wayne Capurro Memorial Internship
The James Lathrop and Wayne Capurro Memorial Internship program is designed to provide those graduating Nevada high school seniors or current college or university undergraduate students that have a sincere…
Bighorn Sheep Diseases
There are several diseases on of concern for Bighorn Sheep that may significantly impact herd performance and survival Bighorn Pneumonia Introduction of the bacteria Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae to bighorn sheep from…
Mercury in Fish
Fish Consumption Advisories Because fish is a lean, low-calorie source of protein, it can be an important part of a healthy diet. However, some fish may contain unhealthy levels of…