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NDOW proposes temporary targeted pronghorn unit; Elko CAB supports adding junior seasons
Summary
NDOW staff proposed a temporary targeted pronghorn hunt in a new unit (proposed '062') to relieve nuisance concentrations and enable relocations; the board supported adding junior antelope seasons and recommended clarifying application notes for applicants.
NDOW staff described a proposed targeted hunt to address localized pronghorn concentrations in the 062 area. Travis Allen explained the department would propose new boundaries (North Fork Road/Jarrett Canyon Road/State Route 225) and, if resources and funding allow, prioritize trapping and relocation in collaboration with local landowners such as Ellison Ranching Company.
Board members generally supported adding junior antelope seasons statewide and recommended adding an asterisk or footnote in application materials to alert hunters to the new unit and potential nuances. Staff emphasized the proposal is a management tool intended to be temporary while numbers allow landowner compensation programs to address the problem.
