What’s Behind the 80% Drop in Sage Grouse Populations
Here’s why these once abundant game birds are in even worse shape than we thought and what must come next in the effort to restore sagebrush habitat.
Six Habitat Improvements That Are Also Climate Solutions
These types of conservation projects help to improve hunting and fishing opportunities and combat climate change in a win-win for fish and wildlife.
Making Sense of Sage Grouse Population Reports
Some states say sage grouse numbers are up, while others have been forced to close popular hunting units—so is it good news or bad news for this iconic gamebird?
This Invasive Species Is Fueling Western Wildfires
Before smoke filled the sky this wildfire season, an unwanted invader was already crowding out wildlife food sources in sagebrush country—now, it’s burning.
New Report Highlights Progress on Conserving Big Game Habitat
Hunters encouraged with progress to conserve winter range and migration corridors in the West.
How Mending Fences Makes a Difference for Migrating Big Game
Upgrading wire fences with help from landowners and volunteers aids animal movement across the West.
Why Allow Hunting and Fishing on Wildlife Refuges?
A brief history of these public lands and how they can be used.
Forest Service Unveils Final Changes to Sage Grouse Conservation Plans
Amended plans for 5 million acres of sage grouse habitat follow a concerning trend.
Western Governors Officially Support Policy to Conserve Migration Corridors
With firm backing from state leaders, sportsmen and women could see more coordinated efforts to improve habitat connectivity and big game population health.
Why Public Land Grazing is So Important to the American West
As the demographics of the West change, sportsmen and women can feel good about supporting working ranches that responsibly graze their cattle on public lands.
