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Lyon County panel opposes wildlife salvage permit rule, citing safety and spoilage concerns
Summary
The advisory board voted 4–1 to recommend the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners not adopt proposed wildlife salvage permits (NBWC12B), citing highway safety and meat‑spoilage concerns and noting statutory constraints in Senate Bill 215.
The Lyon County Wildlife Advisory Board discussed proposed wildlife salvage permits tied to Senate Bill 215 and ultimately voted 4–1 to recommend the Commission not adopt the rule as written.
Members outlined the proposed requirements — permitting salvage of certain roadkill under conditions, a 48‑hour requirement to surrender skulls and antlers to the Department, and an explicit exclusion for black bears — and raised practical concerns. Board members said stopping on highways to collect roadkill poses safety hazards and that Nevada’s warm climate raises meat‑spoilage issues that complicate salvage utility.
Mike Osterman moved that the CABMW recommend not passing NBWC 12B; Joe Crawford seconded. The motion carried 4–1, with Darell Skubinna recorded as the lone nay. The board’s recommendation will accompany NBWC materials provided to the state commission.
