This month Governor Sisolak signed into law AB 84, this Conservation Bond Program provides for the issuance of state general obligation bonds to protect, preserve and obtain the benefits of the property and natural and cultural resources of the State of Nevada. This bill is a great step forward in helping protect and enhance Nevada's one-of-a-kind natural, cultural, and recreational treasures for generations to come. AB 84 provides critical provisions that will support hunting, fishing, ...

In 2001, Nevada’s voters approved state bonds for the Conservation & Resource Grant Program. The program has been vital in protecting and improving Nevada’s natural environment, cultural resources, and recreational opportunities. The program has helped preserve water quality, protect rivers and wetlands, and enrich State Parks and historic treasures. The Conservation Bond Program has helped make Nevada a great place to live and recreate. Unfortunately, that program is coming to an end. The ...

On February 14th the Navy located outside of Fallon, Nevada closed its comment period regarding its military expansion. The chapter understands that as our military technology increases to meet the demands of today’s battlefield, so must their need to train with those weapons. The need for our military to be prepared and well trained before entering combat is vital to our country’s safety. However, one of the great things that sets our country apart from the rest of the world is our public ...

With the addition of new board members and a chapter coordinator, the Nevada chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is posed to be the leading voice for sportsman on public lands, water and wildlife within the state. Evidence of that can be seen at the last event hosted by the chapter in partnership with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). The chapter was contacted by NDOW who asked BHA if we would like to assist them in their rainbow trout spawning event in Marlette Lake located ...

The following letter was submitted by Nevada BHA to the Elko County Planning Commission, stating BHA's opposition to an exemption that would allow guided helicopter hunts in the Ruby Mountain Wilderness Area. June 16, 2015 Dear Mr Kingwell and the Elko County Planning Commission, I am writing to express my concern about the pending request of Ruby 360 for certification of heliports by Elko County. I urge you to seriously consider what Elko County would be at risk of losing should such ...