2000-2001 seasons for goose hunting

Oct. 21 was the opening day of the goose hunting season in the northern portion of the state of Nevada.

- GOOSE (Canada and White-Fronted): Now open in all counties except Clark and Lincoln. This season will close on Jan. 20.

Daily limit of 3 with a possession limit of 6.

Non-toxic shot is required in shotgun shells. Shotguns must be plugged to limit overall shotshell capacity to only three shells.

- Special Note: The Clark and Lincoln Counties season runs Nov. 18 through Jan. 20 with a daily limit of 2 and a possession limit of 4.

- GOOSE (Snow and Ross'): Now open in all counties except Clark and Lincoln. This season will close on Jan. 20.

Daily limit of 3 with a possession limit of 6.

- Special Note: The Clark and Lincoln Counties season runs Nov. 18 through Jan. 20 with a daily limit of 2 and a possession limit of 4.

Non-toxic shot is required in shotgun shells. Shotguns must be plugged to limit overall shotshell capacity to only three shells.

- Special Note: Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties, White River Valley of Nye County and Pahranagat Valley of Lincoln County are all closed.

For information, call the Nevada Division of Wildlife at 688-1500 during regular business hours.