The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area.
The closure went into effect on December 1, and will continue until April 30, 2025.
Sand Hills is located 20 miles north of Reno.
The closure covers roughly 13,000 acres of lands and is put in place to protect critical winter range habitat for mule deer.
Areas outside of the closure remain open for motorized vehicle use.
Law enforcement will be patrolling the closure to ensure that recreationist comply with the closure.
