The Nevada Wild Podcast

In the spirit of NDOW’s 25 Days of Fishmas celebration, this week’s Nevada Wild covers Trout in the Classroom (TIC), a popular education program NDOW has put in classrooms for more than 20 years to teach students about the science, art, recreation and other values of fish and aquatic life.

Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller talk with NDOW Angler Educators from across the state Abbey Czarnecki, Jan Nemec and Julie Gabrielson to explain what to expect for this year’s program, how your kids can join in on the fun even if they aren’t in a participating classroom, and how to sign up your student's class in the future. Learn more about TIC here: https://sites.google.com/view/troutintheclassroomonline/home

Black Friday weekend is here! That means people are rushing to the stores to find the perfect gifts for their family and friends. NDOW wanted to help you out with some gift ideas!

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Amanda Perez and Eric Cachinero to share gift ideas for hunters, anglers, and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving next week, this Nevada Wild covers all things turkey.

Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Upland Game Staff Specialist Shawn Espinosa to talk about the history of Nevada's wild turkeys. Shawn explains how they got here, and where you can find turkeys in the state. They also cover turkey hunting and some fun turkey facts, like explaining what a snoods and wattles are!

In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez sit down with western Nevada’s former Supervising Fisheries Biologist, now Grant Coordinator for NDOW’s statewide Sportfish program, Kim Tisdale. Kim fills us in on her 27 years with the agency, how she started her career at NDOW, and the most memorable projects she’s been a part of. She also explains her new role and tells us about the state’s Trophy Fish and Native Fish programs, which are open to anyone to take part in.

Learn more here: http://www.ndow.org/Fish/Angler_Recognition_Program/

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by writer, angler, cook, forager, among many other titles, Hank Shaw!

For more than a year NDOW has shared Hanks's recipes on social media for Wild Food Friday. Hank, who has five published cookbooks, manages the popular Hunter Angler Gardner Cook website, and hosts the Hunt Gather Talk Podcast, explains how he first started with wild game cooking, tells us about his cookbooks, gives great insight to help you become a great wild game cook, and more!

Learn more about Hank and find his recipes and cookbooks here: https://honest-food.net/

This week's Nevada Wild celebrates Bat Week, the annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature!

Hosts Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller are joined by Wildlife Educator Jess Brooks, who explains the educational programs NDOW runs to inform the public on bats and other wildlife. Programs include the popular bat walks that Jess and other wildlife educators organize around the state. Jess also shares some interesting bat facts and explains the important role they play in our ecosystem.

Find events and learn more about NDOW's wildlife education programs here: http://www.ndow.org/Education/Wildlife_Ed/

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW Biologist Heather Reich to talk about Nevada's black bears. She explains everything from their population size, where in Nevada they can be found and where the population comes from to their diets and behavior. She also covers how to live responsibly in bear country.

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's Wildlife Veterinarian Nate LaHue to talk about Chronic Wasting Disease(CWD), a transmissible neurological disease that is always fatal to animals in the deer family. Nate explains the state's efforts to prevent the disease from entering Nevada, and explains what hunters can do to help.

For more information and a list of the check stations mentioned in this podcast, visit here: http://www.ndow.org/Nevada_Wildlife/Health_and_Disease/Chronic_Wasting_Disease/

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller are joined by Sara Gedo with Clark County Water Quality and NDOW Angler Education Coordinator Abbey Czarnecki to discuss Stormwater Pollution Awareness Month in October. Sara explains the importance of the campaign's slogan to put #OnlyRainInTheStormDrain to preserve the water quality of Nevada’s precious waterways. Abbey explains what you can do to prevent the impacts of stormwater pollution on Nevada's fisheries and highlights NDOW's Fish Camp, which will feature Sara as a guest speaker.

Upland game hunters have a lot to look forward to! The youth chukar hunt continues this weekend, ending on Sunday (Oct. 3), and the general season opens October 9!

In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's Upland Game Staff Specialist Shawn Espinosa, who breaks down the 2021 Chukar Forecast and gives great chukar hunting tips to hopeful hunters! He also talks sage grouse and quail.

View the Chukar Forecast here: http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/Hunt/Seasons_and_Regulations/Upland_Game/2021_NV_Chukar_Forecast.pdf

Buy your license at ndowlicensing.com so you can join in on the fun. Make it a combination license so you can do some fall fishing while you're on your hunt!