WILDLIFE PROJECTS

Big Game Transplants and Reintroduction

With the assistance of NBU, over 60 mountain ranges have received new populations of Desert, Rocky Mountain, or California Bighorns. Over half of the total bighorn sheep tags statewide are due to reintroduced populations. NBU has also been proactive in the reintroduction of antelope throughout northern Nevada as well as elk into select mountain ranges.

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Multi-Purpose Water Catchments (Guzzlers)
Water developments collect and store natural precipitation, metering out the precious moisture to all forms of wildlife throughout the year. These projects greatly expand viable habitats that would otherwise be unusable in desert mountains. The following list is a sample of our guzzler projects:

GUZZLER PROJECTS

Re-Introduction

NBU appoints various directors to serve on boards and committees involved in wildlife, conservation, and rangeland issues.

  • Nevada State Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
  • Nevada State Elk Management Plan
  • Wildlife Commission Subcommittee on Private Lands
  • Black Rock Desert, High Rock Canyon, Emigrant Trail Wilderness Management Subcommittee
  • Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife
  • BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

    Trap-N-Transplant

    NBU appoints various directors to serve on boards and committees involved in wildlife, conservation, and rangeland issues.

    • Nevada State Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
    • Nevada State Elk Management Plan
    • Wildlife Commission Subcommittee on Private Lands
    • Black Rock Desert, High Rock Canyon, Emigrant Trail Wilderness Management Subcommittee
    • Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife
    • BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

      Monitoring

      NBU appoints various directors to serve on boards and committees involved in wildlife, conservation, and rangeland issues.

      • Nevada State Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
      • Nevada State Elk Management Plan
      • Wildlife Commission Subcommittee on Private Lands
      • Black Rock Desert, High Rock Canyon, Emigrant Trail Wilderness Management Subcommittee
      • Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife
      • BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

        WILDLIFE PROJECTS

        Nevada is losing valuable habitat to range fire at an alarming rate. This may be the greatest threat to our wildlife resources. Although extremely costly, NBU each year funds extensive reseeding efforts.

        GUZZLER PROJECT IN ACTION

        Monte Cristo Project Guzzler Video

        Projects Calendar
        For information about upcoming projects or other volunteer opportunities please contact our Projects Team.

        Pat Reichman
        Projects Director
        PatR863@gmail.com

        Rocky Hall
        Projects Director
        stevehall@parrishappraisal.com

        Allen Stanley
        Projects Director
        allenstanley@rossclark.com

        Mike Ryan
        Projects Committee Lead
        theryansat4689@gmail.com

        2024 Project Schedule

        March 16th: Toulon #2
        Pronghorn Antelope guzzler located in the Trinity Range/Pershing County
        Approximately 83 miles from Reno, NV

        April 27th: South Rail
        Desert Bighorn Sheep guzzler located in the Sand Springs Range/Churchill County
        Approximately 100 miles from Reno, NV
        Note: This is the 2nd Annual NBU Kids Guzzler build. Come learn about NDOW guzzlers and Nevada wildlife. Everyone is welcome!

        May 18th: Seven Troughs
        Pronghorn Antelope guzzler located in the Seven Troughs Range/Pershing County
        Approximately 115 miles from Reno, NV

        June 1st: Soldier Meadow #1
        California Bighorn Sheep guzzler located near High Rock Canyon/Washoe County-Humboldt County
        Approximately 160 miles from Reno, NV

        June 29th: South Steptoe Chaining
        Elk guzzler located in the Schell Creek Range
        Approximately 340 miles from Reno, NV

        June 29th: North Steptoe Chaining
        Elk guzzler located in the Schell Creek Range
        Approximately 340 miles from Reno, NV

        See our calendar for upcoming volunteer opportunities

        Calendar

        VOLUNTEERS

        NBU prides itself on its volunteer spirit and hands-on involvement. Because of these volunteer efforts, NBU is able to put over 90% of the revenue we generate back on the mountain. No other non-profit organization in the country can boast close to this percentage of success. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization.

        Join our volunteer list and help out on an upcoming project.

        Habitat Improvement
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        NBU appoints various directors to serve on boards and committees involved in wildlife, conservation, and rangeland issues.

        • Nevada State Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
        • Nevada State Elk Management Plan
        • Wildlife Commission Subcommittee on Private Lands
        • Black Rock Desert, High Rock Canyon, Emigrant Trail Wilderness Management Subcommittee
        • Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife
        • BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

          HABITAT PROJECTS

          Nevada is losing valuable habitat to range fire at an alarming rate. This may be the greatest threat to our wildlife resources. Although extremely costly, NBU each year funds extensive reseeding efforts.

          NEVADA BIGHORNS UNLIMITED

          MISSION STATEMENT

          To protect and enhance Nevada’s wildlife resources for sportsmen, outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts, and future generations.  NBU volunteers do this through the reintroduction of big game, habitat conservation and improvement, public education and participation, biological and scientific research, and the influence of public policy.

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