NDOW/FDB Big Game Water Development Project
Meadow Valley Range – Meadow Valley #1 (Billy V)
February 25th 2017
The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn and the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be replacing the
tanks and Drinker at the Meadow Valley #1 (Billy V) Guzzler located in hunt unit 243, in the Meadow
Valley Range North of Las Vegas, on Saturday February 25th 2017. This activity will entail the removal
of old damaged tanks and the implementation of new ones. Please arrive at the helicopter staging area at
7:00 am for volunteer registration and a safety briefing. We will then caravan up to the guzzler itself.
Carpooling is encouraged as parking will be limited.
A high clearance, 4wd vehicle is recommended to reach the guzzler. All construction materials
and equipment will be provided, but volunteers are responsible for bringing personal gear (e.g., work
gloves, sturdy boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, food, water, ect.). Please check the weather conditions prior
to the event and come prepared.
For additional information or questions about camping, please contact Matt Flores 702-290-5262
[email protected]. Thank you for your dedication and assistance in helping improve habitat for
wildlife in Nevada.
Driving directions and recommendations From Las Vegas 1 hour 30 min:
1. Head North out of town on I-15
2. Take exit 64 for US-93 north towards Pioche/Ely
3. Turn left onto US-93 North . Follow for 64 miles
4. Turn right onto Kane Springs road, a maintained dirt road. Follow for 2.7 miles
5. Turn right on a sort of paved road (Old highway 93), after about 0.3 miles you will come to a
gate, the gate will be open to drive through. WARNING, do not speed on this highway there are
washed out portions where driving around will be necessary. Follow this road for 3.3 miles to
arrive at the staging area
6. Turn left onto a two-track dirt road a high clearance vehicle is required beyond this point. Follow
this road for 3.8 miles.
7. Take the right fork and continue 0.9 miles to park. Walk the last 0.1 miles to the guzzler Please
park away from the guzzler to ensure the helicopter has a safe place to operate.
Driving directions and recommendations (From Alamo: see map)
1. Head south on US-93. Follow for 31.1 miles from the Sinclair gas station in Alamo
2. Turn left on Kane Springs road maintained dirt road. Follow for 2.7 miles
3. Turn right on a sort of paved road (Old highway 93), after about 0.3 miles you will come to a
gate, the gate will be open to drive through. WARNING, do not speed on this highway there are
washed out portions where driving around will be necessary. Follow this road for 3.3 miles to
arrive at the staging area
4. Turn left onto a two-track dirt road a high clearance vehicle is required beyond this point. Follow
this road for 3.8 miles.
5. Take the right fork and continue 0.9 miles to park. Walk the last 0.1 miles to the guzzler Please
park away from the guzzler to ensure the helicopter has a safe place to operate.
Camping
Dispersed Camping is provided on BLM lands located off of Kane springs road. No amenities are
provided.
1. Follow the directions to Kane springs road. Follow Kane Springs road for 2.7
2. Turn left on a sort of paved road (Old highway 93). Follow for 0.2 miles to a large, flat denuded
area.
This map shows the last step to reach the Billy V Guzzler site. The Old Meadow Valley Guzzler will be
visible on your right please look for a place to park nearby it.