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Elko County adopts resolution urging NDOW to limit gray-wolf population after federal delisting
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution 2026-07 urging the Nevada Department of Wildlife to manage and, where permissible, restrict gray-wolf populations; commissioners debated wording and scope before approving it by voice vote.
The Elko County Commission adopted a resolution (2026-07) urging the Nevada Department of Wildlife to adopt a management plan that would keep gray-wolf populations at the lowest legally permitted level if the species is federally delisted. The measure's sponsor said the intent is to prevent introduction and to reflect concerns from the livestock community.
Commissioners discussed precise wording (whether to say 'gray wolf' or 'wolf'), agreed to minor edits and to circulate the resolution to other Nevada counties and legislative contacts, and then approved it by voice vote. Public commenters Cliff Gardner and Monte Pierce provided historical and economic context, arguing potential negative impacts on livestock, elk and local hunting economies.
