October 13, 2006
Big Game hunters with elk and deer tags in Big Game Management Area 7 in the farthest northeast portion of the state, need to be aware of potential access changes in the North Pequop Range.
Specifically, hunters with elk tags in Unit Group 076, 077, 081 or deer tags in Unit Group 071-079 need to know that a new landowner purchased more than 25 square miles of land in the North Pequop Range in Elko County.
This area is a ‘checkerboard' of public and private land.
The new owner is hoping to improve habitat for both wildlife and livestock by increasing water distribution and reducing impacts to range habitats from excessive human activity.
Specifically, the new owner is concerned with numerous four-wheel drive roads and ATV trails that leave almost no area further than one mile from vehicle access.
This leaves little escape cover for wildlife where they can take sanctuary and not be disturbed by vehicles.
It is hoped the new landowner's proposal to remove most of the roads in the area will improve deer habitat for migrating and wintering deer.
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Big Game hunters with elk and deer tags in Big Game Management Area 7 in the farthest northeast portion of the state, need to be aware of potential access changes in the North Pequop Range.
Specifically, hunters with elk tags in Unit Group 076, 077, 081 or deer tags in Unit Group 071-079 need to know that a new landowner purchased more than 25 square miles of land in the North Pequop Range in Elko County.
This area is a ‘checkerboard' of public and private land.
The new owner is hoping to improve habitat for both wildlife and livestock by increasing water distribution and reducing impacts to range habitats from excessive human activity.
Specifically, the new owner is concerned with numerous four-wheel drive roads and ATV trails that leave almost no area further than one mile from vehicle access.
This leaves little escape cover for wildlife where they can take sanctuary and not be disturbed by vehicles.
It is hoped the new landowner's proposal to remove most of the roads in the area will improve deer habitat for migrating and wintering deer.
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