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Hunters and officials debate regulation of coyote calling contests as state subcommittee seeks compromise
Summary
Public commenters, CAB members and NDOW staff discussed potential regulation of coyote calling contests — ideas ranged from contest-only seasons and bag limits to requiring hunting licenses or permits for organizers; the CAB deferred taking a formal position and asked that its discussion be summarized for the state subcommittee.
The CAB held a lengthy discussion on ongoing statewide debate over coyote calling contests after the Nevada Wildlife Coalition and national animal‑welfare groups pushed for limits. Multiple public commenters who host or participate in contests defended them as predator‑management and economic activity, while others — including outfitters and some board members — urged compromise measures such as season dates limited to contests, daily bag limits, license requirements for out‑of‑state participants, or a simple organizer permit.
Jason Jackson (game warden supervisor) warned that imposing seasons or bag limits could require reclassification steps and additional NAC/NRS language, potentially creating unintended consequences. Contest participants proposed pragmatic ideas — a single‑page online permit, limiting the season for contests, or modest bag limits — to reduce the negative social‑media perceptions that have driven the debate. The CAB decided not to adopt a formal local position at this meeting and asked that the discussion be summarized and shared with the contest subcommittee and the wider commission process.
