By Don Quilici
The 2004 Nevada Blue Grouse and Ruffed Grouse hunting season opened on Sept. 4 in the following counties: Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Nye, Washoe and White Pine.
There is a daily limit of 2 and a possession limit of 4.
This season closes on Nov. 30.
Hunting hours are sunrise to sunset daily.
Open to non-residents.
Special Note No. 1: The head or one fully feathered wing must be attached to all blue and ruffed grouse until the carcass reaches the possessor's residence or a commercial facility for its preservation.
Special Note No. 2: Persons harvesting ruffed grouse in Humboldt County are requested to report the harvest to the Department of Wildlife's Winnemucca sub-office at 815 East Fourth St., in Winnemucca.
For information, call the Nevada Department of Wildlife in Winnemucca at (775) 623-6565.
