Lyon County commissioners reiterate their frustration with State, vote to defer control over polarizing issue
This is one instance where local control probably isn’t a positive thing. At least that was the sentiment of Lyon County commissioners on Tuesday when discussing the State’s move to repel the shotgun-only hunting zone regulation.
When all was said and done, commissioners voted to not buck the law — which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026 — and instead, roll with the change that will allow rifles to be used in what used to be shotgun-only areas of public land. Commissioners voted 3-2 to not to adopt Lyon County’s individual law, with commissioners Todd Draper, Paul Graupmann and Board Chair Gary Crowley voting yes, and commissioners Tom Andries and Rick Anderson voting against.
