DUCK BANDING 2024
The Nevada Waterfowl Banning initiative was a collaborative project led by the Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada (WHIN) group, with the dedicated support of
The Nevada Waterfowl Banning initiative was a collaborative project led by the Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada (WHIN) group, with the dedicated support of
The Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada (WHIN) group recently headed up to the Tonopah region to build an antelope guzzler, an essential water source
Nevada’s Overton Wildlife Management Area recently benefited from a volunteer-driven initiative to build duck blinds, enhancing both wildlife habitat and hunter experience. Volunteers from the
Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada (WHIN) participated in a Dove Banding class hosted by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. This hands-on class trained attendees
Nevada’s wildlife conservation efforts recently included relocating bighorn sheep from the Valley of Fire to Utah. This initiative supports genetic diversity and population growth, benefiting
The 2024 Ducks & Donuts event at Overton Wildlife Management Area was a huge success, with 43 hunters harvesting 43 birds—our biggest haul yet! The
On June 11, Nevada’s Free Fishing Day was a great success, offering families the opportunity to enjoy fishing without the need for a license. In
The Rocky Guzzler Build in the Mormon Mountains was successfully completed, providing a crucial water source for wildlife in southern Nevada. Partnering with NDOW, the
The Quail Springs Guzzler Rebuild project, located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, involved the restoration of a vital water source for local wildlife. The
On May 11-12, volunteers and wildlife enthusiasts gathered near Alamo, NV, for the SHEEP CAMP & EPA1 guzzler build. This important event focused on constructing
This year’s Clark County Fair was a hit, with folks from all over enjoying the rural vibes and family fun. Behind the scenes, 89 dedicated
WHIN assisted NDOW with a Mule Deer winter range and migration project. The initiative involves fitting 45 deer with GPS collars to track their migration
Out here in Nevada, folks are coming together to give our goose populations a leg up. You’ve got volunteers from all walks of life, teaming
Nevada Trappers Association held its first annual Youth Outdoor Expo. Yes, it conflicted with the NTA National. Sorry, there are only so many weekends .
The last week of April we joined the Nevada Department Of Wildlife (NDOW), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Southern Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and the
3rd week of July we completed Perris Springs project, reports that we recently made needed repairs to bring this water source back to full functionality.
2nd week of July We headed up to Key Pittman to cut down some cattails. We had so many hard working people show up we
1st week in May, WHIN went to Pine Spring to check on the water flow and the condition of the stock tank, float and water
2 week of April at the Overton WMA, Waterfowl were captured using cannon or rocket nets at natural feeding areas or at sites where birds
2nd weekend in march we were busy installing 10 wood duck nesting boxes in the Alamo area in southeastern Nevada. We had a great volunteer