WILDLIFE PROJECTS
Big Game Transplants and ReintroductionWith 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.
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
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
2026 Project Schedule
Projects are subject to change, but we will communicate any updates as they become available. Please reference the below schedule, and mark the dates on your calendar.
March 7th & 8th: NEW FLIPPER (SOUTHERN NEVADA)
Desert bighorn sheep guzzler in the Muddy Mountains. Approximately 480 miles from Reno, Nevada. This build will utilize a helicopter to access the build site.
March 14th: GABBS WASH
Pronghorn antelope guzzler located near Gabbs. Approximately 140 miles from Reno, Nevada.
April 25th: MINE PAD
Desert bighorn sheep guzzler located in the Candelaria Hills. Approximately 175 miles from Reno, Nevada.
May 16th: KUMIVA VALLEY 1
Pronghorn antelope guzzler located in the Lava Beds. Approximately 150 miles from Reno, Nevada.
June 6th: CLAN ALPINE #2
4TH ANNUAL NBU/FAMILY GUZZLER BUILD
Desert bighorn sheep guzzler located in the Clan Alpine Range. Approximately 124 miles from Reno, Nevada.
Bring the whole family and learn about NDOW guzzlers and Nevada wildlife. NDOW will be holding educational activities for everyone!
June 27th: 12 MILE 2
Elk guzzler located in the Leach Range. Approximately 410 miles from Reno, Nevada.
August 15th: WALL
Desert bighorn Sheep guzzler located in the Pancake Range. Approximately 320 miles from Reno, Nevada.
See our calendar for upcoming volunteer opportunities
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.
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.
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.