Deadline near for turkey hunt applications

NEVADA DIVISION OF WILDLIFE

The NDOW reminds hunters that the application deadline for spring turkey hunting tags is Jan. 22.

Aplications must be mailed to and received by the Fallon Hunt Application Office no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 to be eligible for the drawing. The tags are issued through a computerized drawing system.

A quota of 100 tags for hunting on public lands is available this year for 12 specified time periods, all extending one week in length. Hunts open as early as March 27, and close as late as May 2.

Areas with specific tag quotas include Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area near Yerington, Lahontan State (Reservoir) Recreation Area and Fort Churchill State Park of Lyon County and Moapa Valley of Clark County.

In addition to the public lands tags, there will be an unlimited number of private lands tags available to resident and nonresident hunters.

Hunters can apply for a private lands tag to hunt on private farms and ranches in Lyon, Churchill or Humboldt and Eureka counties. Those who choose this option will be required to obtain a hunting permission form from the owner of the land before applying for a tag. Guiding or trespass fees may be charged by the landowner.

Residents who obtain a public or private lands turkey tag will be required to pay $20 for the tag and a $5 application fee. Nonresidents are only allowed to obtain a private lands tag which costs $55, plus the fee for a hunting license. Hunters are allowed only one turkey tag per year of any type.

Wild turkey populations in Nevada are the result of releases of the Rio Grande subspecies imported from Texas and California. Releases began in 1987 with the release of birds on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Tag application forms and complete information on the two hunt options open to turkey hunters this year are contained in the 1999 Spring Turkey Seasons brochure available at all NDOW offices, and hunting and fishing license agents throughout the state.

Waterfowl hunting slow

Mild winter weather and a new moon are making for less than ideal waterfowl hunting conditions in Clark and Lincoln counties.

Last week, hunters were putting three to four birds per day into the bag at Overton Wildlife Management Area. By Monday of this week, hunter success had plunged to less than one bird per outing.

Youth hunt drawings

Drawings for reservations for youth waterfowl hunts at Key Pittman and Overton wildlife management areas will be held on Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. at the NDOW offices, 4747 W. Vegas Drive.

A special youth waterfowl hunt will be held in Clark and Lincoln counties on Jan. 23. The hunt is open to youths who are 15 and younger.

Duck stamp contest

To commemorate the 21st year of the state's duck stamp art contest, the Nevada Waterfowl Association, sponsors of the 1999 Nevada Duck Stamp Art Contest, have chosen the canvasback Indian "Tule" decoy as the designated subject for the annual competition.

The 1,000-year-old canvasback duck Tule decoy was unearthed in Nevada's Lovelock Cave in 1924. It was crafted by native Nevadans living above an extensive marsh area that is now referred to as the Humboldt Wildlife Management Area south of Lovelock.

Testimonials sought

The NDOW, in cooperation with the National Safe Boating Council, is seeking testimonials from people who have been involved in boating accidents and whose lives were saved because they were wearing a life jacket.

People are asked to include as many details as possible, such as the conditions of the accident, where it took place, and if possible the type of personal flotation device that was used.

Send the information to: National Safe Boating Council, P.O. Box 1058, Delaware, OH 43015.

For information, call 688-1549.

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