Five outdoor recreation groups in Nevada have come out against a proposal that could allow oil and gas leasing on 54,000 acres of public lands on the western edge of the Ruby Mountains.
One of the groups, Trout Unlimited, reported the opposition to the Elko Daily Free Press less than 12 hours before public comments are due to the U.S. Forest Service.
The groups say the Ruby Mountains offer prime habitat for native trout and big game populations including the mule deer.