The Nevada Wild Podcast

With hunting season almost here, the Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to ensure that all outdoor enthusiasts are aware of the new seasonal restrictions on the use of trail cameras.

In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez sit down with Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioner David McNinch and NDOW's Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed to talk about the regulation, and how and why it came into effect.

You can read more about the regulation here: http://www.ndow.org/Our_Agency/News/Articles/New_Trail_Camera_Regulation_Now_in_Effect/

Right now, waters across Nevada are prime for boating. In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Conservation Educators Doug Nielsen and Joe Doucette to talk about the best places to boat in Nevada. Whether you're looking for popular waters for recreational boating and water sports, like Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, or a more peaceful spot for wildlife viewing, like the waters of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, we cover it all! If you haven't got your boat out this year, head to ndowlicensing.com today to register your boat and get out there!

It's almost time for the 28th Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby! The derby is Saturday, July 21 starting at 8:30 at beautiful Angel Lake just outside of Wells in Elko County. It is geared for children age 4 to 15, but the whole family is invited.

In this week's Nevada Wild NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Julie Watson sit down with conservation Educator Joe Doucette to talk about everything you need to know about the event and fishing conditions in eastern Nevada.

In this week's Nevada Wild, we're focused on giving visitors and property owners the information they need to help us keep Nevada bears wild. NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with bear biologist Heather Reich to talk about electric fencing, a great option to keep bears and other wildlife away from your property, and other resources people can use in bear country.

In this week's Nevada Wild podcast, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Boating Education Coordinators Aaron Meier and Nick Duhe to talk about Operation Dry Water, a nationally coordinated heightened awareness and enforcement campaign focused on deterring boaters from boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They also explain the steps you should take in order to keep your family safe out on the water.

You have less than 10 days left to purchase your tickets for the Nevada Dream Tag Raffle! Tickets will be available from now until Saturday, June 30th at 11:59pm. Not only does Nevada Dream Tags give you an opportunity to win a hunt of a lifetime, but most importantly it contributes to Nevada’s wildlife habitat.

In this week's Nevada Wild, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller talk to Gohunt's Brady Miller to explain the Dream Tag program. In the second half of the podcast, they sit down with Habitat Division Chief Alan Jenne to talk about the impact the tag has on Nevada's wildlife habitat. Buy your Dream Tag raffle tickets here: http://nvdreamtag.org/

The summer season is almost officially here, so it's time to explore our state and see its diverse wildlife. NDOW's Ashley Sanchez sits down with avid hikers Julie Watson, Jinna Larkin, Abbey Czarnecki(all with NDOW) and Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation's Executive Director Nathan Daniel to give suggestions on where you should go for your next adventure and some tips you should consider to prepare.

We're excited about an event coming up on June 16, The Nevada Outdoor Experience. The FREE event is co-sponsored by the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The goal is to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

In this week's Nevada Wild podcast, NDOW's Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with the Wild Sheep Foundation's Ryan Brock to talk about the event. Two special guests join us in the second half!

For more details on the Nevada Outdoor Experience head to this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/379842715831751

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free! No fishing license is needed for adults or children on this date. In this week's Nevada Wild, Education Coordinators Aaron Keller, Joe Doucette and Ivy Santee sit down with Public Information Officer Ashley Sanchez to talk about Free Fishing Day and all of the events being held around the state.

For a complete list of Free Fishing Day events and more details head to this link: http://www.ndow.org/Fish/Free_Fishing_Day/

Every year NDOW holds carp derbies across the state to encourage people to get out and fish for carp. In this week's Nevada Wild, Public Information Officer Ashley Sanchez and Conservation Education Chief Chris Vasey sit down with carp fishing enthusiasts Aaron Keller, Jan Nemec and Ivy Santee to cover everything you need to know about carp fishing and some of the upcoming events.