Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife | May 6, 2026

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife held a meeting on May 6, 2026, focusing primarily on wildlife management policies and regulations. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of commission policies affecting hunting opportunities, such as limitations on junior tags and post-hunt buck-to-doe ratios, as well as revisions to disability permit programs and wildlife salvage permits. The board approved big game quotas for the 2026-2027 season, including adjustments to elk and moose tags based on population management goals. Budget considerations were addressed with approval of a 2027 travel budget for board members totaling approximately $1,183. The board also discussed procedural matters related to a vacancy on the advisory board and plans to revisit proposals for using blood trailing dogs or thermal imaging drones for recovering wounded or dead animals. Motions to approve policies and regulations were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage wildlife sustainably and efficiently.