NDOW Names New Deputy Director

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has named Game Division Administrator Mike Scott as its new Deputy Director. In this position Scott will provide administrative direction and supervise staff that includes six division administrators. This position also oversees the development and maintenance of division budgets and contracts, monitors federal funding levels, and ensures compliance with established rules and grant requirements.

“With over 30 years of experience at NDOW, Mike brings an incredible combination of knowledge, history and experience to this position,” said NDOW Director Alan Jenne. “I am confident the history and diverse nature of Mike’s background will both enhance and expand the Department’s ability to benefit the state’s wildlife.”

A graduate of the University of Nevada with a degree in Wildlife Management, Scott began working for NDOW as a seasonal in the Fisheries Division in 1986. In 1989, he began his permanent full-time career at NDOW working on the Water Development Program stationed in southern Nevada to build guzzlers. In 1992, Scott transferred to Battle Mountain as the Water Development Biologist, and then transferred to Winnemucca in 1995. He became the Area Game Biologist in Lincoln County 2000 and held that position for 15 years.

“I’m truly humbled to serve the state of Nevada as NDOW’s Deputy Director,” said Scott. “I owe Director Jenne a huge debt of gratitude for giving me this opportunity, and I look forward to working with my fellow NDOW employees, sportsmen’s groups, federal agencies, and the public to improve the wildlife resources of Nevada.”