Be sure to save sagehen wings

The Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) is requesting Nevada bird hunters to remove a wing from each sagehen (sage grouse) harvested this year.

Hunters are asked to remove the least damaged wing from each bird and to deposit it in a collection barrel.

The barrels are being placed in strategic areas near sage grouse habitat. If a barrel cannot be located, wings may be left at any NDOW office.

Hunters are asked to keep the wings dry and away from flies by placing them in a paper bag. Do not use a plastic bag.

Those who deposit wings at a NDOW office will be asked to provide the date and location of the harvest and to attach it to the wings. Wings may also be given to NDOW personnel in the field or at hunter check stations.

Information derived from the study of the wings will be used in the on-going, long-term study of the state's sage grouse population.

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