Lyon County board urges tighter predation‑contract standards after high‑cost removals cited

Apr 30, 2026

Board members questioned predation program procurement after a cited instance where a contractor was allegedly paid $100,000 for killing seven coyotes, and recommended minimum performance standards for future contracts and targeted removal approaches.

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At the April 30 Lyon County Wildlife Advisory Board meeting, members raised concerns about contractor performance and budget oversight in predation management projects and recommended that future contracts include minimum performance standards.

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