The overall purpose of this grant is to assist in funding nevada s aquatic-angler education program to inform anglers of the fishing opportunities nevada has to offer and give new and existing anglers…

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8 awarded $826,120 to the Nevada Department of Wildlife on July 1, 2025, under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to support Nevada's Aquatic-Angler Education Program. The award, which extends through June 30, 2026, funds educational initiatives designed to inform both new and existing anglers about Nevada's fishing opportunities while equipping them with the skills necessary to conduct safe, productive, and enjoyable fishing activities.

The program emphasizes responsible angler stewardship by educating participants to demonstrate greater courtesy and respect for landowners, land managers, other anglers, and users of public lands and aquatic resources. As a formula grant distributed through the Sport Fish Restoration program—which is financed by federal excise taxes on fishing equipment and related maritime products—this award supports the program's broader mission to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance sport fish populations while promoting public access to aquatic recreational resources across the United States.

The overall purpose of this grant is to assist in funding nevada s aquatic-angler education program to inform anglers of the fishing opportunities nevada has to offer and give new and existing anglers the skills necessary to make their fishing outings safe, productive and more enjoyable. All anglers will be educated to be more courteous and show greater respect for landowners, land managers, other anglers and users of public lands and aquatic resources.