2025Vol42No3NBUJournal

Letter from the Editor

NBU Journal is published quarterly by: Nevada Bighorns Unlimited P.O. Box 21393 Reno, Nevada 89515-1393 A non-profit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under Nevada State Law. Board of Directors Evan McQuirk, President Lydia Teel, Vice President

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Steve Field, Treasurer Allen Stanley, Secretary Ben Bardet Chris Cefalu Jenny Chappell

prides itself on getting youth outdoors, and this is a great way to get your kids involved. As part of that mission, NBU is proud to support the Maison T Ortiz Youth Outdoor Skills Camp; this year’s camp was another success. We’ll continue to promote and support these youth programs, so keep an eye out for future opportunities. Thank you for your continued support. Without our volunteers and members, none of what we do would be possible. Enjoy the fall hunting season, and I look forward to seeing your photos and hearing your stories!

s fall arrives, many of us are heading back into the hills. This season is a reminder of why we work year-round

for Nevada’s wildlife. I wasn’t one of the lucky few who drew a big-game tag this year, but I’m looking forward to getting the dog out and chasing birds. For those who did draw, good luck and stay safe. Please share photos and stories—we love including them in future issues. We work hard to make this journal informative and engaging for our members, and many of the best stories come from you. Whether it’s a chukar day trip with a special memory or a weeklong sheep hunt, these stories resonate with all of us, and we want to help share them. This guzzler season has been strong; even this late in the year, projects continue. We pride ourselves on putting the money we raise back on the ground and making direct, tangible improvements for Nevada’s wildlife. In these pages, you’ll find updates on end-of-season guzzler builds and a special dedication. Although some larger projects are wrapping up, we still have events and activities to jump into between hunts. The NB Ewes are holding a K–12 essay contest this year— details are later in the journal. NBU

Tom Fennell Matt Fogarty Steve Hall Brad Pillsbury Pat Pinjuv Jim Puryear Trevor Puryear Pat Reichman Mike Ryan Caleb Van Kirk

Dan Warren Victor Yohey Submission Dates: Spring Issue:

February 15th May 15th August 15th November 15th

Summer Issue: Fall Issue: Winter Issue:

Ben Bardet Editor, NBU Journal

For more information on NBU call (775) 400-1172 or visit our website http://NevadaBighornsUnlimited.org

Cover Photo by Victor Trujillo

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