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Nevada Wild Podcast

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW)

Nevada Wild is the official podcast of the Nevada Department of Wildlife, bringing you inside the Silver State’s incredible wildlife, habitats, and outdoor adventures. Join biologists, conservation experts, and outdoor enthusiasts as they talk hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the conservation efforts shaping Nevada’s wild places.

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37:47

2026 Nevada Waterfowl Forecast

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2026/10/02

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 conditions waterfowl hunters can expect this season. Russell shares some important information about waterfowl hunting for each Nevada hunt zone and some of the important habitat work being done at popular hunting locations. The crew talks about season dates and bag limit changes, early season success, water levels at our Wildlife Man...

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35:54

2026-2027 Nevada Chukar Forecast and Upland Bird Hunting

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2026/09/26

It’s time for upland bird hunters to lace up your boots! Our annual Chukar Forecast is out, the statewide youth chukar hunt opens Saturday, September 26, and the statewide general chukar season opener is right around the corner on Saturday, October 17. In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW's Upland Game Staff Specialist Justin Small to prepare upland game hunters for the approaching seasons. The guys dig into the chukar forecast and pull out some interest...

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34:01

20,000 Free Kids Licenses

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2026/09/19

Significant milestone achieved. Since June of 2023, the Department has issued over 20,000 free kids licenses (hunting/fishing) via the Nevada Youth License Fund! In this week's episode of the Nevada Wild Podcast hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones talk about how this program came to be, why it continues to be a success, and thank the supporters of the program. From hunting and fishing non-profits to literally thousands of individuals across the country it’s been a true group effort. Most...

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35:04

What We Learned at the 2026 Nevada Mule Deer Summit

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2026/09/11

What’s driving mule deer populations in Nevada and across the West? In this episode of Nevada Wild, hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW Mule Deer Staff Specialist Cody Schroeder to break down some of the biggest takeaways from the 2026 Nevada Mule Deer Summit. They discuss the role habitat, weather, nutrition, migration, predators, development, and competition with other animals can play in mule deer populations, along with some of the latest research being conducted across ...

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37:15

One More Story: A Farewell to NDOW’s Game Division...

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2026/09/04

In the final installment of our “One More Story” retirement series, Shawn Espinosa reflects on a career that began as a seasonal conservation aide in 1993 and ultimately led him to serve as administrator of NDOW’s Game Division. Along the way, Shawn worked as a game warden, moved into wildlife management and took on leadership roles that helped shape wildlife conservation across Nevada. Hear Shawn look back on the experiences, people and stories that defined more than three decades with NDOW....

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42:31

One More Story: A Farewell to NDOW's Bighorn Sheep...

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2026/08/28

After decades dedicated to Nevada’s wildlife, longtime Nevada Department of Wildlife biologist Mike Cox is closing out an incredible career. In this episode of Nevada Wild, hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Mike to look back on his years with NDOW, the changes he’s witnessed in wildlife management and some of the people, places and experiences that made his career memorable. From a lifetime spent working for Nevada’s wildlife to the stories collected along the way, Mike reflect...

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33:58

One More Story: A Farewell to NDOW’s Mike Scott

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2026/08/21

Nearly 40 years at NDOW comes with a lot of stories. Before Mike Scott officially retired, Nevada Wild hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sat down with him to look back on a career that began in 1986 as a seasonal conservation aide and eventually led him to serve as NDOW’s Deputy Director. From the people he worked alongside to the changes he witnessed over nearly four decades, Mike shares some of the moments, memories and lessons that defined his career. 🎙️ One More Story: A Farewell t...

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One More Story: A Farewell to Longtime NDOW Biologist...

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2026/08/14

After 33 years of service to Nevada's wildlife, Carl Lackey has officially retired from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. In the weeks leading up to his retirement, Nevada Wild hosts Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sat down with Carl to look back on an incredible career that began in 1993. Carl shares stories from more than three decades in wildlife conservation, including his work with Nevada's black bears and the creation of NDOW's Karelian Bear Dog program in 2001. Join us as we celebrate Ca...

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42:51

Nevada Big Game Applications: Strategy, Bonus Points...

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2026/05/10

Still working on your Nevada big game applications? This week on Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with Data and Technology Services Administrator Matt Maples to talk all things big game draw strategy ahead of the May 13 application deadline. The crew breaks down how Nevada’s draw system works, common mistakes hunters make when selecting hunt choices, why bonus points matter and how hunters can improve their odds by taking advantage of opportunity hunts and all five hunt choi...

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31:18

Junior Hunter Tips for Nevada’s Big Game Draw

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2026/05/08

This week on Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW Conservation Educator Logan Klonicke to talk all things junior big game hunting in Nevada. From Nevada’s strong junior hunter opportunities to application strategies and changes coming to the 2026 season, this episode is packed with helpful information for young hunters and their families. The crew also covers open hunter education classes, tips for navigating the draw process, and what junior hunters should know before...

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Nevada Mule Deer and Antelope Hot Spots - Cody Schroeder

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2026/05/01

Nevada big game hunters, this one’s for you. This week on the Nevada Wild podcast, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW Big Game Staff Specialist Cody Schroeder to talk all things Mule Deer and Pronghorn across the Silver State. From strong overwinter survival and rebounding deer herds in the Rubies to antelope numbers nearing all-time highs, there’s a lot to be excited about heading into this season. Plus, Cody breaks down key updates to junior tags and even shares a few are...

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37:01

Nevada's Elk Main Beams and Tooth Rings, Oh and Moose...

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2026/04/24

This week Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down with NDOW's Big Game Staff Specialist Cody McKee to hear how Elk and Moose are doing in the Silver State. Cody shares how NDOW’s new adaptive elk management plan may affect tag quotas and gives some great insight into how these herds are managed. Spoiler alert, thanks to teeth collected from hunter harvested bulls in 2025 we can say that Nevada’s average bull elk age is the highest on record. He also talks about how well moose are doing ...

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33:58

Everything Bighorn Sheep - Mike Cox

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2026/04/23

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 ongoing bighorn sheep genetics work that has future management ramifications and details the approaching Northern Wild Sheep and Goat Council Symposium hosted by NDOW in Elko, Nevada this June. ...

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29:52

The Biologist, The Mentor, The Legend - Kim Tisdale

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2026/04/23

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 the curtain at the exciting changes coming to the Nevada Native Fish Slam Program. Kim is revered at NDOW not only as an exceptional biologist, but also as a friend and a mentor to many, and she will...

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31:34

Staff Spotlight - Jamie Roice-Gomes

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2026/04/23

In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones sit down to talk with NDOW’s Publications 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 always wanted to go hunting but never had the opportunity, until she took matters into her own hands this past year. Listen to this weeks’ episode to learn about the new publication and a st...

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