Nevada Department of Wildlife
Wildlife managers urge campers to be 'bear aware' when headed to Sierra, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:09pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe or the backcountry for the weekend? Well, bears and other critters are headed out into the wild too after spending winter and spring inside their own nooks and crannies. And, like you, they're up for some exploring.
Oh, and they're hungry, too.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 15-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:38amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 15-21.
Truckee River requirement for AIS decal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:36amOfficial will be on hand at the Reno River Festival to answer questions.
With the annual Reno River Festival taking place this weekend, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) wants to remind paddle craft users that they are required to purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal to use canoes and kayaks on the Truckee River.
This AIS decal program was created to combat the growing menace of AIS in Nevada’s waterways.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 8-14
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:09amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 8-14:
Don Q's fishing report for week of May 1-7
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 8:04amHere is the fishing report for the week of May 1-7 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions are spring-perfect!
Due to the recent weather, most fish have been eating at night, pushing back the best time to go fishing on the lake. Most reports indicate that time is somewhere around 10:00AM.
Don Q's fishing report for week of April 24-30
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 8:21amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 24. Opening Day for most stream and lake fishing in California is Saturday.
Don Q's fishing report for week of April 17-24
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:50amHere is the weekly fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 17-24. Opening Day for California stream fishing is Saturday, April 27.
Final reminder for would-be, Nevada big game hunters
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:19amThis is a final reminder that if you're interested in drawing a 2013 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised that the final deadline for RECEIVING your application(s) will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, if submitted by mail; or by 11:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, if submitted via the internet.
The drawing results will be made available to the public by June 10.
Don Q's fishing report for week of April 10-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 9:51amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and stream in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of April 10-17.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 3-10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:26pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 3-10. Opening day of fishing for most California lakes and streams is Saturday, April 27.
The California Department of Fish and Game 2013-14 rules and regulations for freshwater fishing are attached below.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of March 27 to April 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 7:52amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report For the week of March 27 through April 2.
Fishing report for Nevada's Western Region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 9:45pmHere is the latest fishing report for the Western region from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. This report is for the week of March 25. Go here for the latest fishing report from Carson Now Outdoors editor Don Quilici.
Don Q's fishing report for week of March 20-26
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 12:00amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 20-26.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Weather will fluctuate from low 50’s to mid-60’s.
Still dry road conditions and low congestion on the water.
Outdoors with Don Q: It’s that time of the year for Nevada big game hunters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 8:46amThis is a reminder that if you're one of many thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2013 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised the application period begins Monday, March 18 at 8 a.m.
Don Q's fishing report for week of March 13-19
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 12:00amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 13-19.
Cultures Clash at Capitol Over Bear Hunting
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 10:30amby SCOT JENKINS
Bear hunting was illegal in Nevada for 82 years until, in 2011, Governor Sandoval chose not to interfere with the Nevada Wildlife Commission’s hunting regulation.
On Mar. 7, Senator Aaron Ford patiently listened to a battle of clashing cultures when Nevadans voiced their concerns over a bill that would classify the black bear as a protected mammal, effectively prohibiting the Board of Wildlife Commissioners from authorizing the hunting of black bears.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for March 6-13
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 8:52amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 6-13.
Outdoors with Don Q: The new Nevada fishing license year
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 4:07pmIf you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2013-2014 fishing license.
That new fishing license year begins on March 1 and it will run through the last day in February, 2014.
As a special tip you would be well advised to purchase that new license ASAP, because if you forget, go fishing and get checked by “The Friendly Old Game Warden,” he isn’t going to be very happy nor will you.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for the week of Feb. 27 through March 5
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 2:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of February 27.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for Feb. 20-27
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:25amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and stream in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 20-27.
Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Team announced
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:47amThe members of the newly formed five-member Sagebrush Ecosystem Team, an interagency multidisciplinary entity, were announced recently.
Department of Wildlife, Carson City officers search for coyote that killed dog at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 11:42amUPDATE 11:32AM: Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Animal Control are looking for a coyote that killed a small dog Friday morning at Mills Park.
Tracking the coyote began at around 10 a.m. after the coyote went after the dog, chased geese and was seen roaming the area around the playground, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatchers. The dog was initially reported as being injured in the attack that happened near the park's train station but subsequently died, according to a report between Carson City patrol officers and dispatchers.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Feb. 14-20
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 11:03amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 14 to 20.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Feb. 6-12
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:48amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 6-12.
Nevada wildlife director resigns
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:35pmThe director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife resigned abruptly Wednesday at the request of Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Jan. 30 to Feb. 5
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:48amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 30 through Feb. 5.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of Jan. 23-27
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 11:02amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report is for the week of Jan. 23-30.
Outdoors with Don Q: Two interesting days at a sport show
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 8:41amElaine and I spent last Friday and Saturday manning an exhibit at the ninth annual Grand Slam Club OVIS Hunter and Outfitter Convention held at the Grand Sierra Hotel and Casino Hotel in Reno.
We were there to help Paul Dankowski, Game Warden and Operation Game Thief (OGT) Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).
The two of us serve as State Directors on the OGT Citizen's Board, and had volunteered to man the OGT exhibit trailer for those two days.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Jan. 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 11:53amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and parts of Oregon. This report is for the week of Jan. 16-22.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Jan. 9-15
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:45amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 9.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Jan. 2-9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:09amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 2-9:
Don Q's fishing report for week of Dec. 27 to Jan. 1
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 7:59amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 26.
Outdoors with Don Q: Topaz Lake opens for fishing on New Year's Day
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 6:42amThis is my annual pre-Christmas reminder that Topaz Lake, located along U.S. 395 at the Nevada-California state line, will open its 2013 fishing season, one half hour before sunrise, on Tuesday, January 1. If the weather is decent, if you don't have a massive hang-over, if you like to fish and if you don't have anything else planned, this could be a fun way to start the New Year.
Are you interested?
Don Q's fishing report for the week of Dec. 19
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 8:51amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 19.
Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing licenses for 2013
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 10:24amIf you are planning to fish in the State of California in 2013, be aware that you will need a new license as of Jan. 1. You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Dec. 12-18
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:46amBelow is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above.
Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for week of Dec. 6-12
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 7:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes an streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 6.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Nov. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 7:25amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 29.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Nov. 21-27
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:46amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra for the week of Nov. 21 through Nov. 27.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Nov. 14-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:19amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 14-21.
Don Q's fishing report through Nov. 14
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 8:32amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 7-14.
Don Q's Weekly Fishing Report through Nov. 6
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 1:07pmHere is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct 31 through Nov. 6.
Don Q's Fishing Report for Oct. 24-30
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 9:13pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Oct. 17-24
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:36amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.
Chukar season starts Sunday
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 2:08pmWhen you talk to chukar hunters in Nevada you hear about how challenging the hunt actually is. You climb up steep mountains with rough terrain trying to catch a bird that is fast and clever and seems to take great joy in taunting you. It makes you wonder why they do it.
“There are so many reasons why chukar hunting is so popular in Nevada,” said Chris Vasey, Western Region outdoor educator at the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). “It really is the thrill of the chase. I can honestly say there are very few things as rewarding as getting your limit in chukar.”
Recent fish plants in Western Nevada by NDOW
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 2:07pmHere are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada by the Department of Wildlife:
Oct. 02: The Truckee River in Washoe County: 3,990 rainbow trout: 9.8 inches in length.
For information, call the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.
New Guzzler Atlas now available
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 2:05pmThe Nevada Department of Wildlife has gone back to the drawing board and completely redesigned the Water Development Atlas into an exceptional new tool for sportsmen and wildlife enthusiasts. The new Wildlife Water Development Atlas includes 160 full color, detailed map pages covering the entire State of Nevada. Each map page is drawn at 1:144,000 scale (one inch on the page is approximately equal to 2 ¼ miles on the ground), which means that each map now offers much more detail than any previous Water Development Atlas.
Don Q's Fall Fishing Report For Oct. 10-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:34amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.
New Guzzler Atlas now available
Submitted by Don Quilici on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 12:38amThe Nevada Department of wildlife has gone back to the drawing board and completely redesigned the Water Development Atlas into an exceptional new tool for sportsmen and wildlife enthusiasts.
The new Wildlife Water Development Atlas includes 160 full color, detailed map pages covering the entire State of Nevada. Each map page is drawn at 1:144,000 scale (one inch on the page is approximately equal to 2-1/4 miles on the ground), which means that each map now offers much more detail than any previous Water Development Atlas.
Don Q's fishing report for Oct. 3-10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 11:30amHere is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 3-10.








































































