The Nevada Department of Wildlife has identified a possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge in Lincoln County. Of 70 samples tested, 10 ducks tested positive for avian influenza and seven of the 10 were positive for the highly pathogenic variety. Final confirmation of those … [Read more...] about Possible avian influenza outbreak at Key Pittman WMA
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Nevada’s Youth License fund grants free combination license to children ages 12-17
As of October 2023, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has launched the Nevada Youth License Fund (NYLF), a donation-funded program that allows children within the state of Nevada to obtain a youth combination license with no cost to the child. Children ages 12-17 years old can receive a free combination license with the help […] This article is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Youth License fund grants free combination license to children ages 12-17
Hunter ed course at Pioche Elementary March 9
The Nevada Department of Wildlife will be holding a hunter education course at Pioche Elementary on March 9. The class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Hunting education courses are required to hunt in Nevada. The class aims to teach students a better understanding of responsibilities, safe firearm handling and decision-making, along […] This … [Read more...] about Hunter ed course at Pioche Elementary March 9
Sportsman volunteers organize service project to protect watering hole
On July 22 two sportsman nonprofit groups will be working with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to finalize a large donation effort. Three thousand feet of fencing will be installed by visiting and local voluntary crew members. Volunteers will gather after 8 a.m. to build a fence around a critical watering hole. The new wildlife-friendly […] This article is … [Read more...] about Sportsman volunteers organize service project to protect watering hole
Lincoln County game warden enjoys ‘dream job’
“What makes a game warden’s job dangerous is that we’re really remote,” John Anderson said during an interview April 1. “We have no backup, and everyone we talk to is carrying a gun.” Anderson, who happens to be the only game warden for Lincoln County that actually lives in Lincoln County, has a job that […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record … [Read more...] about Lincoln County game warden enjoys ‘dream job’

