For the third time in a decade, federal wildlife officials are contemplating whether the bi-state sage grouse deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act. Conservationists blame "political ...

A male Gunnison sage-gouse puts on a display on BLM land near Gunnison. Photo by Noppadol Paothong / Courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

RENO, Nev.RENO, Nev. — For the third time in a decade, federal wildlife officials are contemplating whether the bi-state sage grouse deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Male greater sage-grouse struts to attract females at its mating grounds near Bodie, California. (Photo by Jeannie Stafford courtesy USFS) DENVER, Colorado, September 22, 2015 (ENS) – The greater sage ...

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A multi-agency study, spearheaded by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscores the ...

This story is a part of the ongoing Back 40 series, where HCN reporters look at national trends and their impacts close to home. Gunnison sage grouse have much in common with Goldilocks – they like it ...

BISMARCK — There a four grouse species in North Dakota, and three of them — sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and greater prairie chickens — are in attendance on leks or dancing grounds this time of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal land managers say they believe their new plan for the embattled greater sage grouse will enhance conservation efforts while providing energy and mineral development companies ...