Date: 8/12/08
Contact: Kelly Clark
Phone: (775) 688-1500

WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO SELECT NEW LEADERSHIP

The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will select a new chair and vice chair, and welcome four new wildlife commissioners at its Aug. 15-16 meeting in Eureka Nevada.

New commissioners are Preston Wallace, of Dyer, representing farming, Gerry Lent, of Reno, representing sportsmen, Michael McBeath, of Las Vegas, representing sportsmen, and Thomas Cavin, of Carson City, representing sportsmen.

The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Eureka County Courthouse, located at 10 South Main, in Eureka.

Items on the agenda include presenting the Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award, review and approval of waterfowl seasons, and several informational items.

The commission will hear a proposed regulation to alter eligibility waiting periods for hunters who successfully draw a tag for antelope, bighorn sheep, elk and mountain goat. The commission will also consider a regulation that would add wolverines to the state’s list of protected mammals. Systems Consultants will provide a report on the 2008 Application Hunt Draw, and Law Enforcement Chief Rob Buonamici will give a report on the agency’s recent outreach efforts on shed antlers.

For a complete agenda and support materials visit www.ndow.org, under “Commissions & Boards.”

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.