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Elko County adopts resolution urging state to limit gray-wolf population after federal delisting

Elko County Board of County Commissioners · March 18, 2026

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Summary

The county approved Resolution 2026-007 urging the Nevada Department of Wildlife to adopt a plan to keep gray-wolf numbers at the lowest legally permissible level and to oppose wolf introduction; public commenters from ranching and livestock communities supported the measure.

The Elko County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-007 urging the Nevada Department of Wildlife to adopt a management plan to keep gray-wolf numbers at the lowest legally permissible level if the species is federally delisted, and to oppose introductions within Nevada.

Commissioner (speaker 9) moved to adopt the resolution and offered friendly edits to clarify references (removing or adjusting the word "reestablishment" and ensuring references to "gray wolf" or other species were clear). He said the resolution is intended to "show the state that we do not think they belong here." Commissioners discussed language and accepted edits; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote.

Public commenters addressed historical and economic concerns. Cliff Gardner (speaker 11) said he had researched pre-settlement evidence and did not find archaeological remains indicating historical wolf presence in the Great Basin and offered to compile scientific and historical data for the county. Monte Pierce (speaker 12), who said he served 15 years in the Idaho Senate and chaired natural-resources committees, urged the county to "really push this issue," describing perceived economic losses elsewhere and raising disease concerns related to wolves.

The resolution passed on a voice vote. Commissioners agreed to share the adopted resolution with other Nevada counties and legislative contacts and to consider adding the issue to the county's BDR list for state-level action.