Fish and Wildlife Society conference begins Saturday

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the Pyramid Lake Fisheries will host the 18th annual National Conference of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society.

It will be held from Saturday through Thursday at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks.

The society is a non-profit organization established to assist its members in the protection, enhancement and management of fish, wildlife and other natural resources in Indian Country.

For information, call the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe at (775) 574-1000 or 1001 or 1002 or the Pyramid Lake Fisheries at (775) 476-0500 or 0510.