On a windswept butte in southern Wyoming, a change is taking place – one that will eventually make thousands of acres more suitable for Greater Sage-grouse, mule deer and other wildlife, and improve domestic grazing, too. The rugged landscape around Flat Top Butte has gradually been taken over by juniper trees, reducing wildlife habitat by crowding out sagebrush and other native plants. That’s made it tough for sage grouse to flourish, or even survive.
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The meeting is March 15 at 10 a.m.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission expects to allocate $548,000 to support local Sage Grouse Working Groups
The public is invited to attend in-person or online.
The public is invited to attend in person.
Natural cycles, good moisture give birds a boost
While there are no signs of an outbreak, Game and Fish asks the public annually for reports to help in the management of the state’s sage grouse populations.
The Sage Grouse Implementation Team will meet at 9 a.m. April 27 in Cheyenne.
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