Department of Wildlife
Ladies Fly Fishing Clinic at Fuji Park April 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:50amThe High Sierra Fly Casters and the Carson Fly Fishing Club are joining forces to sponsor a Ladies Day fly fishing clinic starting at 8 AM on April 27 at Fuji Park on Old Clear Creek Road (across from Costco) to introduce newcomers to fly fishing. This one-day event is open to the public, but advance registration is necessary.
Nevada Department of Wildlife: Big game tag application period opens March 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 9:15amThe Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds sportsmen that this year’s big game application period is approaching. Below are important dates for the 2019 Big Game Application Process.
Mac the Naw: Fishing good at Tahoe and along Topaz Lake shoreline
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 11:38amHello fellow anglers. It feels like I just went to opening day at Topaz Lake a couple weeks ago and here we are already in March. Soon I be talking about the opener of the rivers in Alpine County. Spring is only three weeks away and it still feels like late December.
Nevada's conservation agency recognizes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 5:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has stepped up its efforts to educate communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, animals, and microorganisms in Nevada during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, now through March 3, 2019.
Locals report bobcat and mountain lion sightings around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 11:41amWith snow reaching Carson City and lower western Nevada elevations this month, many residents have said they've spotted more wildlife including coyotes, bobcats and recently mountain lion.
Senator Square: Carson High School students advance to state competition
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:55amRecently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
NDOW to host 10th Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament Feb. 8
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:48amImagine a line of nearly 200 youthful archers all releasing their arrows toward down-range targets at the same time. In 12 minutes, those archers will shoot a total of 6,000 arrows in one of three flights that will comprise the 2019 annual Nevada National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range open Sundays only for now
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 6:50pmDue to verified reports involving the likelihood of stray bullets entering into populated areas originating from the discharge of firearms at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, a temporary operating schedule was implemented along with the increased presence of Range Safety Officers made available by the Carson Rifle and Pistol Club, the city’s non-profit partner for the operation of the range.
Carson City snowflake arts program a success, winter wildlife workshop set for Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:04pmOn Saturday, Jan. 12, families came out to the Community Center for our first ever Snowflake Formation Arts and Crafts program through the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.
NDOW warns of hypothermia risk following double fatality boat accident at Topaz Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 10:32amTwo men drowned and one was injured when their boat sank during a fishing trip at Topaz Lake south of Carson City on Saturday. The injured was admitted for hypothermia to Carson Valley Medical Center and later released, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Victims identified in fatal boating accident at Topaz Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 1:48pmUPDATE 5 PM: MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake.
Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake: One dead, one still missing
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 5:05pmUPDATE SUNDAY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake. The deceased have been identified as Bert Pederson, 45, of Sparks. Jesse Gregory, 50, also of Sparks, remains missing as of late Sunday morning and is presumed to have drowned. Scott Wise was also involved in the accident, in which the boat they were in capsized, was taken Carson Valley Medical Center. Wise was released from CVMC after treatment.
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UPDATE 5:48PM: One body has been recovered from Topaz Lake following a capsized boating accident Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
"There has been the recovery of one deceased person and their identity is pending next of kin notification," DCSO said. "This is still an active incident due to ongoing recovery efforts for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned."
Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice as soon as the investigation is completed.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a boating accident in the Topaz Lake area.
A boat capsized in the Topaz Lake with three people on board, currently one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs.
Carson City Parks and Rec hosts Winter Wonderland hike; arts and crafts event to follow Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 12:12pmThis past Saturday, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department held their second Winter Wonderland Hike.
Winter Wildlife Workshop planned for Jan. 19 at Carson River Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 11:38amHave you ever wondered how bears, coyotes or birds are able to survive the harsh winter months? Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and the Nevada Department of Wildlife at Carson River Park on Jan. 19 to learn about the different ways wild animals make it through northern Nevada's winters.
At 1 p.m., nature lovers can visit educational winter wildlife stations, followed by an interpretive hike at 2:00 p.m.
Click on flier above for details.
Carson City Parks and Recreation, NDOW host winter wildlife workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 8:12pmHave you ever wondered how bears, coyotes, or birds are able to survive the harsh winter months? Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and the Nevada Department of Wildlife at Carson River Park to learn about the different ways wild animals make it through northern Nevada's winters.
Carson City to hold public information meeting on rifle and pistol range Dec. 12
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:10amDue to verified reports involving the likelihood of stray bullets entering into populated areas originating from the discharge of firearms at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, a temporary operating schedule at the range was implemented.
Goose Apocalypse: how do you deal with a geese infestation?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:26amRobbie Sikes is the superintendent of the Empire Ranch Golf Course, and he is sick and tired of geese.
“On any given day when I get in, there are at least a thousand geese out on the greens,” said Sikes. “I’ve tried everything. The repellent doesn’t seem to do anything. People said get a dog to chase them, but I’ve got a lab who chases them every morning and they only fly up in the air and land in the ponds.”
NDOW biologists seek public's help tracking moose populations in Nevada
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 2:04pmLast week they Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) posted a video of a moose spotted walking through sagebrush in Wells, NV.
Wild turkeys in Nevada: Hunters find them fast, formidable and evasive
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 1:43pmHere is a quick hunting quiz: What challenging Nevada game bird can fly up to 60 miles an hour and has eyesight and hearing sharp enough to spot hunters from great distances? Not sure? Does the phrase “gobble, gobble” help?
Deer me, is it November in Carson City already?
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 5:58pmThe first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.
Nevada Department of Wildlife: Bats are much more than a Halloween decoration
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:02pmCARSON CITY — Of all the decorations that people put up on Halloween, there is one that Jennifer Newmark, Wildlife Diversity Division chief for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), holds a special affinity towards. Newmark cannot get enough of the bat decorations, just not for the same reasons as most people.
Nevada game warden asks for help finding elk poacher
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 8:44amThe Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking the public’s assistance in helping to solve an elk poaching case that occurred earlier this month in Eastern Nevada.
Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop accepting donations for shorebirds needing rehab
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 6:54pmDue to the botulism outbreak at Carson Lake and the wetlands south of Fallon, the Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop is taking in dozens of shorebirds and is asking for the public's help in getting the birds through rehabilitation.
More than 100 sick birds from Nevada arrive at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 3:39amLake Tahoe Wildlife Care is known for their loving care of wildlife from beavers and owls to bears, but an arrival this week is unusual even for the non-profit based in Meyers near South Lake Tahoe.
NDOW, wildlife biologists and volunteers continue efforts to fight waterfowl botulism outbreak
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 2:01pmFALLON — The Nevada Department of Wildlife is continuing its efforts to monitor cases of botulism within the Truckee Meadows area, and specifically in the Carson Lake Wetlands.
2018 Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation award winners named
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:29amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Awards for 2018 were presented on September 8, 2019, at the annual Nevada Mining Association Convention in South Lake Tahoe. Five awards were presented this year:
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 2:33pmThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
Carson City Fly Fishing Club meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:23pmThe next monthly meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Carson City Sheriff's Office Ormbsy Room, 911 East Musser Street.
Come to our club gathering and meet fellow fishing enthusiasts; listen and learn from guest speakers; enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle; hear the latest fishing stories, and much more. This’s mouths meeting we will feature Jan Nemec of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. For further information call Dave Conklin President 775-230-3975 or go to http://www.carsonflyfishing.club
NDOW continues efforts to monitor waterfowl botulism in Northern Nevada
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 11:10amThe Nevada Department of Wildlife has been actively addressing recent cases of Avian Type C Botulism, an often fatal disease in birds.
“Although not harmful to humans; when waterfowl ingest the toxin produced by the botulism bacteria, the toxin affects the nervous system and leads to progressive paralysis,” said Russell Woolstenhulme, Migratory Game Bird Staff Biologist at NDOW.
Injuries reported from fire, helicopter crash in Lander County Saturday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 3:30pmThree incidents took place in Lander County on Saturday, Aug. 18: A helicopter crash involving employees with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), the Sheep Creek Fire, and a burn-over of two firefighters responding to the fire.