The Nevada Wild Podcast
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
Podcast by Nevada Department of Wildlife
Episodes
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Everything Bighorn Sheep - Mike Cox
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Big Game Staff Specialist Mike Cox to get into the weeds talking about everything bighorn sheep. Mike shares what bighorn sheep harvest data he recommends you review to help decide what sheep hunts to apply for. He highlights...
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The Biologist, The Mentor, The Legend - Kim Tisdale
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with outgoing fisheries biologist extraordinaire Kim Tisdale to reflect on her 31-year career with NDOW. Kim shares the different roles she’s held over the years, highlights some of her favorite projects, and gives us a peek behind...
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Staff Spotlight - Jamie Roice-Gomes
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down to talk with NDOW’s Publication Coordinator Jamie Roice-Gomes. She tells us about the work that went into combining NDOW’s two big game publications into one convenient publication. She also shares her personal story of how she...
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2026 Elko Sportman's Expo
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Bobby Jones is joined by NDOW outdoor education experts Julie Gabrielson and Nicole St. John to talk about why you don’t want to miss the 2026 Elko Sportsman’s Expo! The expo is free to attend and takes place from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. today, February 27 and tomorrow…
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Nevada Chukar Hunting Expert - Shawn Espinosa
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW’s Game Division Administrator Shawn Espinosa to talk about chukar hunting and the story of how chukar first came to Nevada in the early 1930’s. Shawn shares his thoughts on how the 2025-2026 chukar hunting season has…
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Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience - Wild Sheep Foundation
The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE) is back for the 15th year! YWCE, the youth portion of the Wild Sheep Foundation's Sheep Show, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 24 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. This FREE event is designed to excite and inspire the next...
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2024 Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award Winners Ken and Jill Wilkinson
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with the 2024 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award Winners Ken and Jill Wilkinson. The conversation covers how Ken and Jill initially met working at NDOW, the various volunteer projects the Wilkinsons have focused on...
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NDOW Staff Spotlight - Ashley Zeme
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down to talk with NDOW Public Information Officer Ashley Zeme. She tells the guys what a typical day for her looks likes and shares how even after eight years how she still gets nervous right before she hits send on emails going out to...
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Keeping Nevada CWD Free
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Nevada Department of 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. Currently, CWD is found in 34 states…
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Nevada Wild TV Show on Animal Planet
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is excited to announce the debut of Nevada Wild, a brand-new television series coming to Animal Planet on Tuesday, November 4. Produced by Engel Entertainment, the creators of Lone Star Law and North Woods Law, the show highlights the incredible work of…
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2025 Nevada Waterfowl Forecast
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW's Migratory Game Bird Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme to talk about the great conditions waterfowl hunters can expect this season. Russell shares some important information about waterfowl hunting for each Nevada...
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2025 Nevada Chukar Forecast
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW’s Upland Game Staff Specialist Justin Small for a detailed conversation about the 2025 chukar hunting forecast. Justin talks about all the work that goes into the forecast from "boots on the ground" brood surveys to the...
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A Career in Conservation Education - Chris Vasey
After 30 years of dedicated service, Conservation Education Division Administrator Chris Vasey is retiring from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. A native Nevadan, avid sportsman, and passionate outdoorsman, Chris brought his love for the wild to every aspect of his work. For the past 10 years…
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Muzzleloader Hunting in Nevada
In this week's Nevada Wild podcast, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by the Southern Region Hunter Education and Shooting Sports Coordinator Martin Olson to have a conversation about muzzleloader hunting in Nevada. Martin talks about NDOW’s free muzzleloader introduction classes and why he...
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Bears, Berries, and Bird Feeders
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is a proud member of BearWise®, a program of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Black bears have been in Nevada long before we lived here, but by the early 1900s they had been extirpated from the state. Conservation efforts and habitat regeneration...
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Operation Dry Water
In this week's Nevada Wild podcast, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by Statewide Boating Education Coordinator Aaron Meier to talk about Operation Dry Water and boating safety. Aaron explains that Operation Dry Water is a national campaign designed to combat boating under the influence...
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Silver Arrow Bowmen - Bowhunter Bonanza June 21 - 22, 2025
In this week’s Nevada Wild podcast, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by Rendle Taylor and Ken Shoemaker, two Director’s from the Silver Arrow Bowmen Archery Club in Reno, Nevada. Rendle and Ken explain their roles on the board, the current goals of the club, NDOW’s recent investments in…
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Rediscover Cave Lake Grand Reopening - June 7, 2025
In this week's Nevada Wild podcast, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by Fisheries Biologist Heath Korell to talk about one of everyone's favorite Nevada lakes, Cave Lake. Heath gives a great history lesson dating back to the 1930's and details the dam rebuild project that started in 2019....
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Mountain Goat and Bighorn Sheep - 2025 State of the Silver State
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Mountain Goat and Bighorn Sheep Staff Specialist Mike Cox. Mike talks about an exciting project to bring more mountain goats to Nevada earlier this year and gives an update on how well they’re doing overall. He also…
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Nevada Big Game Application Insights, Tips, and Strategies
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Data and Technology Services Division Administrator Matt Maples. The guys talk about technology and data in the Department, the big game application and draw, bonus points and why they matter, and what makes applying…
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2025 Nevada Big Game Application Overview
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Game Division Administrator Shawn Espinosa to get an overview of the outlook for the upcoming big game hunting season. Shawn speaks to the uptick in quota recommendations for mule deer, antelope, and elk, and shares a…
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Deer and Antelope - 2025 State of the Silver State
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Mule Deer and Antelope Staff Specialist Cody Schroeder to get the latest update on Mule Deer and Antelope in Nevada. Cody talks about deploying mule deer collars across the state, mapping migration corridors and gives…
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Nevada Moose and Elk - 2025 State of the Silver State
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Elk and Moose Staff Specialist Cody McKee to get the latest update on Elk and Moose in Nevada! Cody tells us about the first-ever Moose collaring project in the Ruby Mountains and shares some interesting information he...
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2025 Elko Sportman's Expo
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by Eastern Nevada Conservation Education Supervisor Julie Gabrielson and Educator Nicole St. John to talk about the long-awaited 10th annual Elko Sportsman’s Expo! The expo is back on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 with…
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The Best Internship in the Country
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW Wildlife Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme to talk about the best internship in the country, the James Lathrop and Wayne Capurro Memorial Internship Program. This program offers young adults who are passionate about...
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A Career Raising Fish - Pat Kelly
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW Wildlife Staff Specialist Pat Kelly to talk about his career at NDOW. Pat shares stories about raising a family at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and talks at length about why he’s enjoyed working at NDOW so…
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Send up the Bat Signal! - Community Scientists to the Rescue
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by Bat Conservation International’s (BCI) Conservation Research Coordinator Jessie Bunkley and NDOW Volunteer Charity Wanechek to talk about an exciting community science project focused on bat conservation in Nevada. Jessie…
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Kayak Fishing in Nevada!
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s Aquatic Education Coordinator Abbey Czarnecki to talk about kayak fishing in Nevada. They talk about different types of kayaks, fishing gear, kayak fishing groups, and the best places to go kayak fishing in Nevada. They...
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The Year Of The Chukar - 2024 Chukar Forecast
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW’s Upland Game Staff Specialist Justin Small to take a deep-dive into the 2024 chukar hunting forecast. Long story short, chukar are thriving in Nevada, and it’s going to be great chukar hunting season this year! Tune in…
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Upcoming Hunting Opportunities And Season Outlook
Hunting season is in full swing! Learn more about the awesome hunting opportunities that kickoff on Saturday, September 28, and why this fall is setting up to be one for the record books. In this podcast, Nevada Wild hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Logan Klonicke, Western Region...
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A Conversation about Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Nevada - Part 2
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones continue the conversation about renewable energy in Nevada with NDOW’s Wildlife Diversity Division Administrator Jasmine Kleiber and they are joined by The Nature Conservancy Director of External Affairs for Nevada Jaina Moan. Jasmine and...
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The Chronic Wasting Disease Threat is Real
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Nevada Department of 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. Currently, CWD is found in 34 states…
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Nevada Free Fishing Day Events
Nevada's Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8. This is the one day of the year you can fish any public water in the state without a fishing license. If you have never been fishing, Free Fishing Day is the day to get out and try it! In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller sits down with NDOW...
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A Life Jacket Saved My Life
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with lifelong angler, Mike Day, to hear his captivating story about how a typical day fishing quickly turned into a truly life-threatening situation. Mike’s recounting of that fishing trip is a story you don’t want to miss! Mike...
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A Conversation About Renewable Energy And Wildlife In Nevada
In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW’s new Wildlife Diversity Division Administrator Jasmine Kleiber to talk about renewable energy in Nevada. Jasmine speaks to the current renewable energy landscape, how NDOW works with others to help avoid impacts to...
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Nevada Elk And Moose Quotas and Hotspots
Nevada’s big game tag application deadline is almost here! In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW Elk and Moose Staff Specialist Cody McKee to talk about the current status of Elk and Moose in Nevada and the positive hunting outlook for these species in 2024....
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Nevada Mule Deer and Antelope Quotas and Hotspots
Nevada's big game tag application period deadline is quickly approaching! In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW Mule Deer and Antelope Staff Specialist Cody Schroeder to talk about the current status of Mule Deer and Antelope in Nevada, how a couple wet…
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WSF Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience
The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE) is back! YWCE, the youth portion of the Wild Sheep Foundation's Sheep Show, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 20 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. This FREE event is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor...
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Update On New Nevada Fishing Regulations
What’s New in 2024? A Lot! This year, NDOW’s Fisheries Division underwent a thorough review of statewide regulations with the intent of simplifying regulations throughout the State. As a result, numerous changes that were proposed by the Fisheries Division and accepted by the Nevada Board of...
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Thoughtful & Unique Last Minute Gift Ideas!
Calling all procrastinators! Haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t worry! We have you covered. In this festive installment of Nevada Wild, hosts Ashley Zeme and Aaron Keller are joined by NDOW Outdoor Connection Coordinator Bobby Jones to help you fill your loved one’s stockings!…
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Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan
In this week’s Nevada Wild, hosts Ashley Zeme (formerly Sanchez) and Aaron Keller sit down with Wildlife Diversity Division Administrator Jen Newmark and Wildlife Staff Specialist Jon Young to talk about the latest Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The plan represents the most important...
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Bat Week - Nevada
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 NDOW Wildlife Staff Specialist Jess Brooks, who tells us all about her new role at NDOW in the Wildlife Diversity Division, the...
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Crowley Creek BDA Project
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller are joined by NDOW Winnemucca Fisheries Biologist Colter Feuerstein. Colter takes a break from his busy field season to tell us about a recent project he worked on to build Beaver Dam Analogs (BDA’s), or artificial beave dams, in Crowley...
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Fall Fishing Across Nevada
Fall is a great time to enjoy the Nevada outdoors. Not only is it beautiful, but the season brings a chance for excellent fishing opportunities, whether you are new to fishing or a veteran. In this week’s Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller are joined by NDOW Angler Educators Jan Nemec,...
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Nevada's Newest Bear Biologist
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller introduce you to two new NDOW employees, Urban Wildlife Biologist Becca Carniello and her bear dog, Badger! Becca tells us about her background, how she ended up working at NDOW and adopting Badger to work on NDOW’s Karelian Bear Dog…
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2023 Waterfowl Hunting Forecast
This Saturday, September 30, is the youth waterfowl hunt for Nevada's Northwest Zone! Don't forget, the general waterfowl season opens for the Northwest Zone and South Zone (except for Moapa Valley) on October 14 and it's already underway in eastern Nevada! In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley...
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2023 Chukar Hunting Forecast
Upland game hunters have a lot to look forward to! Our annual Chukar Forecast is out, the statewide youth chukar hunt is next Saturday, September 30, and the statewide general chukar season opener is right around the corner on Saturday, October 14. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and...
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NDOW's Special License And Permit Program
There are many unique adventures in Nevada that might require a special license, application or permit. Thankfully Biologist Nick Everett is here at NDOW to help customers through the process! In this week’s Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Nick to learn more about his...
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2022 Kirch Award Winner - Elena Larsen
In this week’s Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez sit down with the 2022 Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award recipient Elena Larsen. Larsen is the Vice President for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation's (TMPF) Rosewood Nature Study Area and has made great strides in restoring the area to a...
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Help Keep Nevada Chronic Wasting Disease Free
In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with Nevada Department of 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. Currently, CWD is found in 34…
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