Date: 04/03/09
Contact: Kelly Clark
Phone: (775) 688-1555

SPECIAL WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING ADDRESSES PENDING LEGISLATION

The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will hold a Special Telephonic Commission Meeting on Monday, April 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss wildlife legislation pending at the Nevada State Legislature.

The Board of Wildlife Commissioners will be meeting via teleconference; the public is invited to participate in the meeting and provide public comment at the following locations: NDOW Headquarters in Reno, 1100 Valley Road; NDOW Elko Office, 60 Youth Center Road; and NDOW Las Vegas Office, 4747 Vegas Drive.

Wildlife Commissioner David McNinch requested the special meeting at a recent Wildlife Commission meeting in Reno, stating he felt it was an important duty of the commission to review pending wildlife legislation. A number of commissioners stated that they felt that taking a formal position on legislation was an important and essential duty of the commission, and the commission unanimously approved the special meeting.

An estimated 16 wildlife bills are pending at the Nevada State Legislature. The Board may take action to support or oppose individual items of legislation.

The Special Commission meeting agenda, and language of the bill draft requests is posted on the Nevada Department of Wildlife website here.

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.