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Groups want federal budget to allow sage grouse assessment

May 11, 2021 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. Leave a Comment

Eighty environmental groups have asked U.S. House and Senate leaders to stop adopting budget riders that prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from writing or issuing Endangered Species Act protections for greater sage grouse.

After hunters kill 874 sage grouse hens, Wyo’s hunt questioned

May 4, 2021 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 4 Comments

Last year’s data requires justification of hunting, grouse team-member says. Others contend the dwindling population can support a regulated season.

Scientists blast inaction on, denial of sage grouse troubles

January 7, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 5 Comments

Essay says wildlife managers across the West are unrealistic when it comes to population losses and the reasons behind them.

Sage grouse expert: ‘Dark cloud’ looms over population

Retired Game and Fish sage grouse leader warns of 24-year lows if the state doesn’t see a good hatch this year.

May 15, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 1 Comment

Retired Game and Fish sage grouse leader warns of 24-year lows if the state doesn’t see a good hatch this year.

Gordon poised to put his stamp on sage grouse plan

Governor to propose changes tomorrow to executive order that defines policy for and conservation strategy of imperiled bird after studying issues in 78 comment letters.

May 14, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 2 Comments