Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carson City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment
FY2027 Habitat Research and Predator Management Funding
A status report on the Department's predator management work, including which species and areas were targeted.
Executive Order 2026-003 Regulatory Review
The state commission will review wildlife regulations (NAC Chapters 488, 501, 502, 503, 504) for streamlining under a governor's executive order. Board members were skeptical, noting the December 31 deadline was missed and the governor's term is ending.
Destruction of property demerit regulation
The state is considering a rule that would add hunting-license demerit points (reportedly twelve, meaning full revocation) for hunters who destroy private property or wildlife management area property, on top of fines and civil liability. The Carson board supported it unanimously.
Big game tag allocation framework
NDOW is rolling out an updated framework for setting big game hunting seasons and quotas, replacing a model last presented in 2022. A board member said tag allocations may drop in some units and rise in others, with more opportunity going to youth hunters.
2027-2028 Falconry Regulations
The board will discuss falconry rules for 2027-2028, with the state Department recommending no changes. Falconry participation has dropped from 34 falconers in 2014-15 to 14 in 2025.