Date: 1/30/08
Contact: C. Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION BOTH MEETING IN LAS VEGAS

Both the Clark County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife and the State Board of Wildlife Commissioners will be meeting in Las Vegas this week to discuss items of importance to Nevada’s sportsmen and women. On the agendas for both meetings will be possible changes in big game tag application waiting periods and the return of big game tags. Both are action items.

The County Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Those who have concerns or ideas about topics not included on the agenda may address those during the public comment period. After discussing and voting on its agenda items, the board will pass its recommendations on to the Wildlife Commission, which will be meeting Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 & 9 at the same address.

In addition to application waiting periods and return of big game tags, the commission meeting agenda includes reports on the Nevada Department of Wildlife trout production program, wild land black bear population assessment, and the White Pine County Elk Management Plan. The full agenda and support material is available online at www.ndow.org. Follow the “Learn & Participate” link.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and 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.