Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Roe Peak Fire Update

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Firefighters are fully suppressing the lightning-ignited Roe Peak Fire burning in pinyon-pine and juniper on the west side of Roe Peak, about 10 miles northwest of Pioche, Nev. Suppressing the estimated 10-acre fire are the Rifle Peak Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew, Potomac River Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew, and five engines. Two Single Engine Air Tankers are providing … [Read more...] about Roe Peak Fire Update

BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

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ELY  – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser. Purchase permits in-person at the Ely District and Caliente Field offices, online, or by telephone.   The offices will conduct over-the-counter sales through noon on Friday, Dec. 22. The Ely … [Read more...] about BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

BLM seeks public comment on the Programmatic Environmental Assessment to refine the OHV Special Recreation Permit process

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RENO — On October 10, 2023 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 30-day public comment period to inform the direction of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) that will cover a range of Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) events on 8,879 miles of roads and trails in Nevada. “The programmatic EA will streamline the current … [Read more...] about BLM seeks public comment on the Programmatic Environmental Assessment to refine the OHV Special Recreation Permit process

Trail cameras on public land in Lincoln County discussed

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County commissioners spent quite a bit of time discussing a proposal to be sent to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding placing trail cameras in wilderness areas. Commissioner Mike Reese said in his understanding, the crux of the matter is that animal biologists want to find out what the prey base area is. “As […] This article is available to Lincoln … [Read more...] about Trail cameras on public land in Lincoln County discussed

Farm Bureau opposed to banning helicopters from horse gathers

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The Nevada Farm Bureau has written Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) to express opposition to her proposed legislation HR 6635. The measure was introduced on February 8, 2022 and if enacted into law would ban the use of helicopters or fixed wing aircraft for Wild Horse and Burro gathers. “The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is working to accomplish the difficult and … [Read more...] about Farm Bureau opposed to banning helicopters from horse gathers