“Trap” means a device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any portion of an animal. The term does not include any device that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any vertebrate pest as defined in NRS 555.005. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1001; A […]
The words “to trap” and their derivatives, “trapping” and “trapped,” mean to set or operate any device, mechanism or contraption that is designed, built or made to close upon or hold fast any animal and every act of assistance to any person in so doing. [3:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.03]—(NRS A 1969, 1346; 1991, 258; […]
“Upland game birds” means any birds so classified by Commission regulation. [Part 1:101:1947; 1943 NCL § 3035.01]—(NRS A 1959, 361; 1969, 1347; 2007, 1797)
“Vessel” means every kind of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, which is used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (Added to NRS by 1979, 899; A 2007, 1798)
“Wildlife” means any wild mammal, wild bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mollusk or crustacean found naturally in a wild state, whether indigenous to Nevada or not and whether raised in captivity or not. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1350; A 1987, 560; 1991, 259; 2007, 1798)
1. Wildlife in this State not domesticated and in its natural habitat is part of the natural resources belonging to the people of the State of Nevada. 2. The preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife within the State contribute immeasurably to the aesthetic, recreational and economic aspects of these natural resources. [Part 8:101:1947; A […]
The Legislature declares that hunting permitted by law in this State: 1. Is a valuable activity in the management of game mammals and game birds. 2. Results in financial support for conservation programs that benefit many species, including nongame wildlife. 3. Is an excellent source of food, recreational opportunities and employment. 4. Contributes significantly to […]
The Commission shall establish policies and adopt regulations necessary to the preservation, protection, management and restoration of wildlife and its habitat. In establishing such policies and adopting such regulations, the Commission must first consider the recommendations of the Department, the county advisory boards to manage wildlife and other persons who present their views at an […]
1. For the purposes of this title, wildlife must be classified as follows: (a) Wild mammals, which must be further classified as either game mammals, fur-bearing mammals, protected mammals or unprotected mammals. (b) Wild birds, which must be further classified as either game birds, protected birds or unprotected birds. Game birds must be further classified […]
1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of that certain Act of Congress commonly known and referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act, being c. 899, 50 Stat. 917, approved September 2, 1937, and also designated as 16 U.S.C. §§ 669-669j, providing federal aid to states in wildlife restoration projects. 2. The Commission […]
1. The State of Nevada hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, being c. 658, 64 Stat. 430, approved August 9, 1950, 16 U.S.C. §§ 777 to 777k, inclusive, providing federal aid to states in fish restoration and management projects. 2. The Commission shall do all things […]
Whenever the Commission is required to publish any official order or regulation regarding open or closed seasons, bag limits or hours, it shall publish once in each case, in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Nevada or in the locality to which the order or regulation applies a notice of intention to […]
1. The Department is authorized to determine methods of obtaining necessary data from hunters, trappers and anglers relative to their activities and success. 2. The methods may include return of reports attached to licenses and tags or questionnaires addressed to license holders. 3. Failure to return such a report or questionnaire within the period specified […]
1. Each guzzler must have posted on it a notice providing the telephone number and any other contact information which may be used to notify the person or agency that placed the guzzler if the guzzler is in disrepair. 2. As used in this section, “guzzler” means any artificial basin that collects or is designed […]
