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Ice Fishing in Nevada Dec 14, 2018

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Ice fishing season is almost here! For those anglers new to ice fishing, you are in for a surprise. It is relaxing, quite easy and much more social than its warm weather cousin. In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez talks to eastern Nevada's Conservation Educator Joe Doucette about the best ice fishing locations, safety, tips, gear and more!

Christmas Bird Count Dec 06, 2018

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National Audubon's Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the nation's longest-running citizen science bird project. Over a century's worth of data has been collected since the project began, and now its as much of a tradition for many friends and families as it is a massive scientific project. In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez sits down with Lahontan Audubon Society's Jim Woods and Rob Lowry to talk about local bird counts, how you can get involved and the significance of the Christmas Bird Count to scientific research. Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count here: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count You can get involved and sign up for the count circles Lowry and Woods talk about in the podcast here: https://www.nevadaaudubon.org/2018-christmas-bird-count.html

Nevada Wild: Waterfowl in Nevada Nov 30, 2018

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Waterfowl hunting season is well underway! In this week's Nevada Wild NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW Migratory Game Bird Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Biologist Chris Nicolai to explain their work with waterfowl, how they first started waterfowl hunting, their appreciation for the birds, and share insight into what makes Nevada the perfect state for this outdoor pursuit.

Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Men and Women Nov 21, 2018

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Black Friday weekend is here! It's officially the time of year when people rush to the stores to find the best deals on gifts for their family and friends. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Cabela's Assistant Store Manager Mike Aiazzi, and Nevada Wild regular Julie Watson to share gift ideas for Nevada's outdoorsmen and women, and share Black Friday giveaways at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops.

Wild Game Cooking Nov 16, 2018

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Tired of using the same old recipes to cook wild game? There are so many fun, creative recipes! Just looking at the thumbnail picture makes us hungry! In this week's podcast we feature Kristy Crabtree with Nevada Foodies Wild Game Cuisine and Nothing to It! Cooking School & Kitchen Store's Lara Ritchie! They share some great information on cooking wild game, just in time for the holidays! Be sure to keep an eye on our page for it.

Year of the Bird Nov 09, 2018

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In 2018, we mark the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. In honor of this milestone, the Nevada Department of Wildlife has joined forces with other nature lovers around the world for the year-long Year of the Bird celebration. Every month, all year long we are posting photos and facts about Nevada's birds as part of our commitment to protect birds today and for the next hundred years. In this week's Nevada Wild NDOW's Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez sit down with avid bird watchers Rob Lowry and NDOW's Julie Watson to talk about the importance of this celebration and what you can do to contribute. To see monthly Year of the Bird posts, be sure to find the Nevada Department of Wildlife on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NvDOW/). Learn more about the Year of the Bird Celebration at these links: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/year-of-the-bird https://www.audubon.org/yearofthebird Find out how you can contribute to bird research locally with the Lahontan Audubon Society here: https://www.nevadaaudubon.org/

Mule Deer in Nevada Nov 02, 2018

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In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Nevada Department of Wildlife Director Tony Wasley and Mule Deer Staff Specialist Cody Schroeder to talk about all things mule deer. They discuss the current state of mule deer populations in Nevada, projects to protect and understand those populations, mule deer hunting and more.

Bat Week 2018 Oct 25, 2018

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NDOW is celebrating Bat Week from October 24 right to Halloween. Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature. Many people think of bats as one of the scary creatures associated with Halloween. You might be surprised, however, to learn that nearly everything you thought about bats is incorrect and they are actually extremely important to the success of Nevada’s ecosystems. In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller speak with Wildlife Diversity Biologist Christy Klinger, who debunks the myths surrounding bats and talks about their importance to the ecosystems they inhabit.

Nevada Wild: Fall Fishing - Northern Nevada Oct 19, 2018

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The fall months in Northern Nevada provide plenty of fishing opportunities. In fact, some fisherman wait until the fall months to dust off their rods and put on their waders. This week, Aaron Keller talks fall fishing in Northern Nevada with Jan Nemec, Angler Education Coordinator out of Reno and Mike Curtis, Angler Education Volunteer, Fishing Guide and all-around fish head. Enjoy!

NDOW's Wildlife Veterinarian Oct 13, 2018

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On this week's show Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez sit down with NDOW's Wildlife Veterinarian Peri Wolff. We find out how Peri got into her position, and why wildlife agencies across the country are hiring veterinarians into their ranks. We also talk through Avian Botulism, wildlife monitoring, how we can be proactive when we have animals in our hands, and tips on what the public can do to help us while they are out in Nevada.

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