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Your WildLife

The Nevada Department of Wildlife manages nearly 900 different species of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and their habitats in the Silver State. Whether you hunt, fish, bird watch, hike, camp or enjoy any number of outdoor activities, we believe that everyone has a passion for Nevada’s wildlife.

Explore the wild

Hunting

the Silver State

Nevada’s exceptional game, stunning landscapes and wide-open access to public land that covers more than 80 percent of the state makes for unforgettable hunting experiences. From big game to bird hunting, the Silver State serves up unmatched sporting experiences.

Plan Your Hunt

Fishing

Nevada

If you’re looking for a fishing adventure, Nevada has it all.  From high mountain lakes and streams, low-elevation rivers and reservoirs or one of the many urban fisheries throughout the state, you never know what you might hook into. The fish species in Nevada are as diverse as our geography.

Cast Your Line

DISCOVER

WILDLIFE

Our passion is to conserve all Nevada wildlife and their diverse habitats. Learn how the Nevada Department of Wildlife ensures wildlife can thrive for generations to come.

Discover Your Wildlife

Outdoors

Nevada’s wild spaces provide everyday adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Learn how to explore and appreciate the wild habitats throughout the Silver State.

Explore

Fishing

Regulations, tips and locations. Learn all you need to know for a fun day spent fishing in Nevada.
Learn
Learn

Boating

Registration, safety and education. From Lake Tahoe to Lake Mead and everywhere in between, check out Nevada’s amazing boating opportunities.
Learn
Learn

Hunting

Seasons, regulations and safety. Learn how to hunt the Silver State.
Learn
Learn

BEFORE YOU HUNT,FISH OR BOAT

Looking for licenses, tags, boat registration or permits?
We’ve got you covered.

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NEWS & EVENTs

Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners…
The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners is scheduled to set big game tag quotas for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting season.
04-26-24
Las Vegas Fifth Grader Wins…
Fifth grader Noel DeVries had been chosen as the winner of this year’s Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster Contest.
04-26-24
Prevent Wildfires!

Help us & our partners prevent wildfires by taking the proper safety precautions.
4-5-24
Turkeys Illegally Dumped at Key…
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals responsible for illegally releasing approximately 25 turkeys onto the Key…
04-19-24
NDOW Selects New Wildlife Diversity…
NDOW has announced Jasmine Kleiber as the Department’s new Wildlife Diversity Division Administrator.
04-01-24
NDOW Investigates Possible Wolf Sighting…
NDOW is investigating a potential wolf sighting in northeastern Nevada.
03-27-24
Spring weather is coming, and…
Bears that have been wintering in their dens will emerge soon and they will be hungry!
03-22-24
Fact Check: Debunking Misinformation About…
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team would like to set the record straight & debunk misinformation circulating about Lake Tahoe’s black bears.
02-16-24
Rehabilitation Efforts Underway at Hinkson…
The popular Hinkson Slough fishing pond will remain closed through Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area’s (WMA) fishing opener on Saturday, February 10.
01-30-24
NDOW Releases Newest State Wildlife…
NDOW has released the latest Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan- a guide to conserve our state’s vast and incredible biodiversity.
12-14-23

The 2024 Nevada Big game tag application period is open!

Get ahead of the game and apply today. Remember, you can edit your hunt choices until the application period closes at 11 p.m. PST on Wednesday, May 8.

Apply for Nevada Big Game Tags

THE WILDSIDE NEWSLETTER

The goal of our Wildside Newsletter is to help you get to know the agency better and help you stay in the know on all things wild in the Silver State!

Read all Here!

PODCASTS

Nevada Mule Deer and A…
04-25-2024
WSF Youth Wildlife Con…
01-05-2024
Update On New Nevada F…
12-22-2023
Thoughtful & Unique La…
12-22-2023
Nevada State Wildlife …
12-14-2023
Bat Week – Nevada
10-06-2023
Crowley Creek BDA Project
10-06-2023
Fall Fishing Across Ne…
10-05-2023
Nevada’s Newest Bear B…
10-05-2023
2023 Waterfowl Hunting…
09-29-2023
2023 Chukar Hunting Fo…
09-22-2023
NDOW’s Special License…
09-08-2023
2022 Kirch Award Winne…
09-01-2023
Help Keep Nevada Chron…
08-25-2023
NDOW’s Take 17 – The N…
08-11-2023
Nevada’s Aquatic Invas…
08-03-2023
Successes Of Nevada’s …
07-28-2023
NDOW’s New Band – Tail…
07-21-2023
Mark Freese And NDOW’s…
06-22-2023
Nevada Youth Outdoor E…
06-16-2023
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NDOW PUBLICATIONS

Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan

Click here to view our statewide strategy for conserving Nevada’s vast and incredible biodiversity!

11-30-23
Fishing Report: 4/17/24
06-21-23
Living with Raptors
10-25-21
Living with Mule Deer
10-25-21
Living with Mountain Lions
10-25-21
Habitat Conservation Framework
10-17-21

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