Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - Nevada Chapter

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Jun

2019

Nevada Chapter celebrates the passing of AB 84

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, ...
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Apr

2019

Nevada Chapter Update on Policy Issues in State

The Nevada chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has been busy since the start of the state’s legislative session. Sportsman and women from across the state have been deeply involved with the bills that have been introduced in both the Assembly and Senate. The chapter is looking forward in helping to promote and pass bills that would increase public access for recreation on public lands that include hunting and fishing.   Senate Bill 316 will enact penalties for any person illegally ...
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Mar

2019

Chapter formulates plan to support AB 84

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 ...
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Mar

2019

Nevada Chapter gets involved in Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Military Land Expansion into a National Refuge in Southern Nevada Every American citizen should respect and value the role that our military personnel and training facilities play in providing security and defense capabilities for our country. The Nevada Chapter is invested in upholding the functionality of the Nevada Test and Training Range. As sportsman and women invested in Nevada’s wildlife, however, we are also dedicated to helping conserve healthy habitat for fish and ...
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Feb

2019

Nevada Chapter comments on Fallon expansion

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 ...
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Jan

2019

Utilizing the "Nevada Way"

The Nevada Chapter takes great pride on using our sportsman voice to protect wild public lands, water and wildlife. The chapter has been keeping a close eye on the developments happening in both southern and northern Nevada. The U.S. Air Force and Navy have introduced proposals to expand their current range which involves turning public land into a closed area for training purposes. Areas open for expansion include a wide range of game habitat including bighorn sheep, deer, and sage grouse ...
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Jun

2018

Nevada Chapter helps NDOW with spawning event

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 ...
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Mar

2018

Nevada BHA Comments on Proposed Removal of Wilderness Protections on Desert National Wildlife Refuge

The Nevada Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft LEIS for reauthorization and expansion of the Nellis Test and Training Range (NTTR). BHA seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters. Our membership values wild lands and wildlife. We are driven to protect what little is left of our public lands heritage ...
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Apr

2016

Nevada BHA leads fight against guided helicopter hunts in the Ruby Mountain Wilderness

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 ...
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Apr

2016

Nevada BHA Spring 2016 Update

On Feb. 22, BHA members joined in a pro-public lands rally in Reno in response to presidential candidates’ cries to seize public lands and transfer them to state control. BHA members were among nearly 100 people to cry, “Keep public lands in public hands!”  We spearheaded discussions within county and state wildlife commissions to consider legislative prohibitions on drones and computerized trigger mechanisms for hunting purposes. We also took a stance limiting, if not banning, the use of ...
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