Youtube host has wisdom beyond years

GENERALLY, anyone whose hunting and fishing resume includes multiple big game species, a variety of small and upland game species, and a long list of fresh and saltwater fish species is probably well into their 20s or maybe even 30s.

Add a successful outdoor show to that resume and you might think that person is pushing 40, but things aren’t always as they seem.

Just shy of his 17th birthday, Las Vegas resident Adrian Montero Jr. already can be considered an accomplished sportsman. His hunting resume includes whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, elk and javelina, along with a collection of upland game birds and small game species. And he also has multiple saltwater and freshwater fish species to his credit.

Montero also hosts “Sin City Outdoors,” a successful hunting and fishing show that can be viewed on Youtube. In its third year, the show has almost 68,000 followers. A show he produced in late February about crappie fishing at Lake Mead has been viewed more than 11,000 times.

Montero started “Sin City Outdoors” shortly after his family moved to Las Vegas from Washington state about three years ago. He was 14 at the time, but had grown up moving around the country while his father served in the U.S. Army. He said that gave him the opportunity to become acquainted with multiple game and fish species, including black bears.

Of course, one can’t help but wonder what motivated Montero to produce an outdoor show for Youtube.

“My dad and I, we would always go hunting and fishing anyways,” he said. “And moving around to different states and stuff, we figured we were learning all of these tips, and we wanted to show other people, kind of teach them a little bit and

help them out.”

Of all the hunts he has experienced, Montero said: “Right now I would have to say my favorite is chasing mule deer. That’s pretty fun. But each animal, when you hunt ’em, you start learning different things and where to look.”

He also pointed out that it’s important for people who are just getting into hunting, or looking to hunt a new species, to learn about the habits and habitat of the animal they plan on hunting.

“From what I have learned, at least, even when it comes to mule deer and whitetail deer, and everything, even just the time of year can determine where they are going to be, and their patterns and everything,” Montero said.

Montero has fished for everything The kids used size 10 hooks with sliding egg sinkers and fished off the bottom.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

— Despite periodic rain storms and windy conditions, those who have tried their luck have been rewarded with good fishing for rainbow trout. The fish are hitting Powerbait or night crawlers, as well as Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, and other hardware. Fly-fishers are having success with Woolly Buggers, damselfly nymphs and Gold Ribbed Hares Ears.

Eagle Valley Reservoir — Despite intermittent rain storms, anglers found good action for rainbow trout while fishing with Powerbait over the weekend. Fly-fishers also did well with small Woolly Buggers in dark colorations, such as olive green or brown.

Echo Canyon Reservoir — If you are looking for a place to enjoy good fishing and small crowds, this lake is the place. Rainbow trout have been very active and are taking a variety of baits, such as Powerbait in orange, green or rainbow colorations. The fish also are taking small spinning lures, and fly-fishers are doing well with Woolly Buggers and small nymph patterns.

Upcoming fishing events — FlyTying Tuesday will take place March 20 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Nevada Department of Wildlife office, 4747

Vegas Drive. To register for this free class visit: https://register-ed.com/programs/ nevada/210-angler-education. This class offers something for beginners as well as more advanced tiers and takes place the third Tuesday of each month.

from sharks and flounder to salmon, trout and black bass.

“I would have to say my favorite is bass fishing. There is nothing like hooking them up,” he said.

Montero has uploaded more than 200 shows to his Youtube channel. He tries to post something new each week.

Freelance writer Doug Nielsen is a conservation educator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

His “In the Outdoors” column, published Thursday in the Las

Vegas Review-journal, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NDOW. Any opinions are his own. Find him on Facebook at @ dougwritesoutdoors. He can be reached at intheoutdoorslv@gmail. com.