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One Truckee River Month and Reno River Festival May 10, 2019

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May is One Truckee River Month, a celebration of the Truckee River and its importance to the community. The month is full of exciting events, including the Reno River Festival. This two-day event is not only a lot of fun, but also educates and informs the public about the benefits of recreating safely on the Truckee River. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with One Truckee River's Sophie Butler and NDOW's Aaron Meier to talk about all of the events this month, what you can expect at the Reno River Festival, and the importance of this celebration, and the work of One Truckee River and its partner stakeholders.

Big Game Application Procrastinators Apr 26, 2019

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You either are one, or you know one. Everyone has that person in their group who waits until the last minute to put in for their big game tags. We have just a few days left until the big game application deadline 11 p.m. on April 29, and many sportsmen and women have yet to submit their big game applications on ndowlicensing.com. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with avid sportsmen, NDOW's Zac Campbell and CJ Ellingwood to talk about their application strategies, why people wait to apply, common questions they're getting from customers who are submitting applications, and information procrastinators will want to have before they apply for tags.

TravelNevada Wildlife Month Apr 19, 2019

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Every April for the last few years, TravelNevada has celebrated Nevada's wildlife all month long by sharing wildlife stories on the agency's social media(@travelnevada) and website(travelnevada.com). This year NDOW Wildlife Diversity Biologist Mackenzie Jeffress and her work surveying Nevada's fiercest forest raptor, the Northern Goshawk, was chosen to be featured. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez talks to TravelNevada's Sydney Martinez and Rachel Wright, along with NDOW's Mackenzie Jeffress to talk about adventures you should go on for prime wildlife viewing, Mackenzie's work as a Wildlife Diversity biologist and much more!

Sin City Outdoors Apr 12, 2019

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Las Vegas resident, Adrian Montero Jr. and his dad Adrian Montero Sr. started the web video series, Sin City Outdoors about four years ago to share their outdoor experiences. The videos have since grown in popularity, with some reaching millions of views! In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller talk with Adrian Jr. and Adrian Sr. about how they started the series, its growth, hunting and fishing opportunities in the state, and their love for the great outdoors.

Clark County Fair And Rodeo Apr 05, 2019

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One of the Silver State's most popular events, the Clark County Fair and Rodeo is coming to Logandale, Nevada on April 10 through April 14. There will be fun for the whole family! Every year the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) partners with the fair to offer a variety of activities and booths to educate fairgoers on Nevada's wildlife. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's Doug Nielson and Clark County Fair Manager Kevin Willard. They talk about everything you can expect at the fair, what it does for the state, and how you can attend and volunteer to help.

What Is A Guzzler? Mar 29, 2019

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Guzzlers are man-made watering holes, built in areas where there is not enough water to support wildlife. While guzzlers are built to primarily benefit big game and upland bird species, they also provide a valuable source of water for wildlife of all types and sizes. Nevada Department of Wildlife NDOW relies heavily on partners and volunteers to build guzzlers and has a number of opportunities coming up. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW Habitat Staff Specialist Matt Maples and Habitat Biologist Kenny Pirkle to talk about the history of guzzlers in the state, the impacts of guzzlers on wildlife, upcoming projects, and how volunteers can sign up to help.

Remi Warren talks on Big Game Application Strategy and Growing up Hunting in Nevada Mar 22, 2019

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In this week's Nevada Wild NDOW's Aaron Keller sits down with well-known Nevada sportsman Remi Warren to talk about his big game application strategy, what he's looking forward to this year and growing up hunting in Nevada. You can find information to help you with your strategy by visiting ndow.org: http://www.ndow.org/Hunt/Resources/

Spring Aboard: Boating Season Begins! Mar 15, 2019

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Boating season is just about here! We want you to start getting prepared before you head on the water. One of the first steps you can take is to sign up for a boating education course. From March 12 through March 23 we're joining other agencies nationwide in the Spring Aboard – Take A Boating Education Course campaign. Whether you have taken a class in the past or are new to boating, you can always learn more about how to be safe and responsible on the water. Several online courses will be offering a 50% discount during the campaign. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's Statewide Boating Education Coordinator Aaron Meier, and Southern Nevada Boating Education Coordinator Nick Duhe to talk about the campaign and other steps you can take to make sure you and your family have a great boating experience. You can find boating education courses on ndow.org. Now is also a good time to make sure your boat registration is up- to -date. Register your vessels today at ndowlicensing.com.

Wood Duck and Duck Banding Projects Mar 08, 2019

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The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting volunteers for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) project to monitor wood duck nesting boxes near Fallon, along with other duck banding projects. These are great opportunities for families! In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with USFWS biologist Chris Nicolai and NDOW Waterfowl Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme to explain the wood duck project, how the data is used, why biologists band ducks, and how you can volunteer to get involved.

Big Game Application Strategy Mar 01, 2019

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Now is the time to do your homework in order to have the best chance possible in Nevada's upcoming big game draw! The application period is less than a month away, opening on March 18 at ndowlicensing.com. In this week’s Nevada Wild, NDOW’s Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Big Game Biologists Cody Schroeder and Cody McKee to compare their strategies and talk about the ins and outs of the application process. If you still have questions about the application process, NDOW will have the answers at our Big Game Application Seminars on March 27 in Reno and Las Vegas. Also be sure to check out the Top 10 Resources page on ndow.org.

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