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For comprehensive info on all aspects of hunting, visit www.ndow.org. Big game hunting, including antelope, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and mule deer, require a hunting tag from the Nevada Division of Wildlife. To participate in the draw for hunting tags you must first purchase a NV hunting license. Mountain lion tags are not part of the draw and can be bought at license agents and NDOW offices. Sportsmen do not need a hunting license to kill furbearing animals like coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit, badger, weasel, skunk or raccoon, nor a trapping license for personal, non-commercial use. Seasons are established for beaver, muskrat, mink, otter, bobcat, gray fox and kit fox, which may be taken with a trap, gun or bow and arrow. More info at www.nvtrappers.org.
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The East Humboldt Wilderness, south- west of Wells via SR 231 or 232, is a popu- lar big game trophy hunting area with mule deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, coy- otes, mountain lions and many species of small animals. For more information visit www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf.
Waterfowl hunters are required to have both federal and state-issued duck stamps in addition to obtaining an annual Harvest Information Program (HIP) number to help the USFWS track the harvest. The NV stamp can be skipped for mourning- and white-winged doves, coots, moorhens and snipes. For all laws and regulations see the current issue of NV Hunt Book, downloadable at www.ndow.org, which also has info on the popular and hard to hunt, Chukar partridge.
ELKO PARKS & RECREATION
The City of Elko mantains 10 public parks, the largest of which is the 21- acre Main City Park, home to many outdoor events. Whether you play tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, handball or just like to throw a Frisbee, you have
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Harrison Pass, Angel Lake Scenic Byway, Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge offer additional trails for cross-country skiing.
SNOWMOBILING
Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway, just 25 miles from Elko, offers rid- ing for all skill levels. The paved road winds to the unloading spot at the snow line. Snowmobiling is prohib- ited in designated Wilderness areas.
Jack Creek & Independence
Mountains – From Elko, take SR 225 north to State Route 226 and start at Jack Creek Lodge to discover this mountainous ranching country with the Indepen- dence Range to the east and the Tuscaroras to the west. With a nearly 4,000’ rise in elevation, the Independence Mountains offer a wide variety of terrain for all levels of experience. There are many more great areas for snowmobiling, such as Wild Horse Reservoir, Gold Creek, Merrit Mountain, North Fork, Charleston and Jarbidge. (775-738-4091)
ICE FISHING
There are many great ice-fishing spots in our area. Wild Horse State Rec- reation Area (70 miles from Elko) has paved road access, freezes early, and has abundant trout and yellow perch. South Fork State Recreation Area (16milesfromElko,alsowithpavedroadaccess)haslargetroutandfreezes laterintheseason.WilsonReservoir(90milesfromElko),boastsgreattrout fishing,buttheroadleadingtoitmaybeclosedbyweathersocalltheElkoBLM office at 775-753-0200 before making plans.
For more information on area winter sports, call ECVA 775-738-4091, or visit: exploreelko.com/recreation/winter.
Winter Sports
ALPINE SKIING/SNOW BOARDING
SnoBowl Ski Area, our local 100-acre ski hill, is located only 5 miles from Elko via North 5th Street. It offers beginner and intermediate level open bowl skiing, snowboarding, sledding and playing. Ski and board equipment are available for rent. Open winter weekends, weather depending. For more information, visit elkocity.com/residents/recreation or call 775-777-7260.
Salt Lake City and Park City (3-4 hour drive east from Elko on I-80) have seven alpine resorts world-famous for their luxurious powder snow, see www.utah.com. In the other direction, Lake Tahoe (4-5 hour drive west from Elko on I-80, just beyond Reno), boasts the greatest concentration of ski resorts in the entire United States with 15 alpine and 13 cross-country ski areas. Explore them all at www.tahoe360.com.
HUNTING
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numerous choices, likewise with playgrounds, BBQ pits and picnic areas. The City Pool facility provides two 6-lane, 25-meter pools, one indoor and one outdoor, with three water slides. A small outdoor wading pool is also available for children 6 years and under.
For more information, please visit elkocity.com/residents/recreation or call 775-777-7260.
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