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Nevada Department of Wildlife Press Releases

12 Press Releases
  • Published on October 16, 2026 - 03:52 GMT

    Nevada State Agencies Respond To Bird Flu Outbreak In Geese

    The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) in coordination with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, and Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health have confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple flocks of geese in …

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  • Published on October 16, 2026 - 03:52 GMT

    NDOW Seeks Public’s Help After Wildlife Water-Level Monitor Is Destroyed

    RENO, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is asking for the public’s help following the vandalism and destruction of a remote water-level monitor at a wildlife guzzler in Hunt Unit 181 in Mineral County on September 19. The damaged unit was …

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  • Published on October 6, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

    When Bears and Vehicles Collide

    Fall is a busy time for bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and wildlife officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as bears spend more time on the move in search of food. During hyperphagia, the period when bears consume as many calories as …

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  • Published on August 21, 2026 - 22:35 GMT

    Temporary Closures Planned at Comins and Adams-McGill Reservoirs for Habitat Improvement Work

    The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is planning temporary closures at Comins Reservoir at Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and Adams-McGill Reservoir at Kirch Wildlife Management Area while crews conduct habitat improvement work. Weather …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

    NDOW Names Cody McKee Game Division Administrator

    The Nevada Department of Wildlife has selected Cody McKee as its new Game Division administrator. McKee has worked for NDOW for nearly 15 years, with much of his career focused on the management and conservation of Nevada’s big game populations and their …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

    NDOW Names Travis Hawks Deputy Director

    The Nevada Department of Wildlife has selected Travis Hawks as its new deputy director. Hawks has worked for NDOW for more than 23 years, most recently serving as Western Region fisheries supervisor. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively in …

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  • Published on August 11, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

    Wildfire Activity May Increase Wildlife Movement Across Nevada

    As crews continue responding to several large wildfires burning across Nevada, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding residents that wildfire, smoke, and firefighting activity can cause wildlife to move away from affected areas and into …

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  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

    Nevada Game Wardens Investigate Alleged Illegal Take and Possession of Multiple Big Game Animals

     Nevada game wardens, with assistance from the Tri-County Special Response Team (SRT), arrested Lander County resident Caleb McKinley Spurlock on Monday, July 27, following an investigation into the alleged illegal take and possession of multiple big game …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

    Summer Storms a Danger for Boaters

    Las Vegas, Nev. – Summer thunderstorms in Southern Nevada are characterized by sudden and often severe weather shifts. Also known as monsoons, these storms are accompanied by high winds, lightning and heavy rain that create immediate and unexpected dangers …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 18:06 GMT

    Nevada Game Wardens Urge Personal Watercraft Operators to Ride Responsibly

    RENO, NEV. – As temperatures rise and more people head to Nevada’s lakes and rivers, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding personal watercraft (PWC) operators to ride responsibly and follow boating laws to help keep everyone on the water …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:17 GMT

    Increase In Bear Calls Tied To Bird feeders, Hummingbird Feeders

    RENO, Nev – July is one of the busiest times of year for black bear activity in western Nevada, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeing an increase in calls involving bears attracted to bird feeders and hummingbird feeders. While many people …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

    Check Wildfire Restrictions Before Visiting Nevada Wildlife Management Areas

    RENO, Nev – As wildfire danger increases across Nevada, fire restrictions may be in effect at Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) throughout the state. Restrictions can vary by location and may change throughout the fire season depending on weather conditions …

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