Fish Parasites
Safe Fish Preparation: Most parasites specific to infecting fish will not infect or harm you including when you handle it or even if you eat it raw. However, with some…
Living with Bats
There are 23 species of bats native to Nevada. Bats are very beneficial, feeding on a variety of flying insects including mosquitoes. A single Little Brown bat can catch 1,200…
Cast a Line this Fall
Fall is a great time to enjoy the Nevada outdoors and catch a fish whether you are new to fishing or a veteran. Find our guide with tips and tricks…
Living with Bears
Be BEarWISE Black bears have been in Nevada long before we lived here, but by the early 1900s they had been extirpated from the state. Conservation efforts and habitat regeneration…
Living with Coyotes
Coyotes are a common sight throughout Nevada, even our biggest cities have coyotes living inside our neighborhoods. We provide some pretty awesome resources for coyotes in the form of food,…
Living with Fox
Nevada is home to three species of foxes, the Red Fox, Kit Fox, and Gray Fox. Typically, foxes avoid people, but occasionally you may spot them making use of our…
Living with Mountain Lions
Other names: cougar, panther, puma, catamount Mountain lions occupy areas with rocky terrain throughout Nevada, especially where mule deer live. Like most wild cats, they are solitary and tend to…
Living with Raccoons and Skunks
Raccoons and skunks can be found throughout the United States and in Nevada. They are often found in wooded areas near water. Oftentimes our backyards offer great opportunities for both…
Living with Mule Deer
Mule deer are one of the most abundant ungulates in Nevada. They can be found all over the state and may even be found in your urban community. Learning how…
Living with Songbirds
Songbirds refer to the large order of birds called Passerines. Songbirds are typically birds that have a toe arrangement that allows them to grasp branches and perch. This covers a…