Is Public Land The Next Endangered Species?

Over 142 million acres of your public land across the West are at risk. If you are unfamiliar with sage grouse, you may not be aware of the ripple effect that one three pound bird could have on our country and in particular, the American West. The Greater sage grouse makes its home in 11 western states and its habitat covers millions of acres of public and private lands. Often referred to as an icon of the West, the bird is known for a unique breeding display. Sage grouse are considered the “canary in the coal mine” for the entire sagebrush ecosystem which supports over 350 species, including song birds, reptiles, mule deer, elk and pronghorn. This native upland game bird has teetered on the edge of being listed as an Endangered Species for almost a decade now. If the sage grouse is deemed to be an endangered species, the resulting regulations would create a massive ripple effect impacting large swaths of the western economy, including all types of energy development, tourism and recreation. Join Wingmen Todd Helms and Ike Eastman as they explore the story of the sage grouse and the public lands at risk. This film aims to open the eyes of the American public to an issue they are likely completely unaware of, but could have a real impact on their day to day lives. Get the full story. Releasing September 2023.

[classicrocker]

Land is endangered, they always want to build even when they don't need to.

[trevinjacobson]

Here in south western AZ our local mule deer/pronghorn/javalina and many other habitat is being obliterated by solar farms

[Svensk]

Oh, absolutely! I love sage hens, and miss being able to hunt them for a full week! The loss of their habitat has been astounding!

Now, they require a TAG. I do not begrudge this, but we need to save and regenerate their habitat. We must prevent wildfires, and fight fires both more intelligently, and strategically.

And I have great fear for public land becoming extinct, in effect, as well. You have to know someone to hunt private land, and I don't know enough people. It is hard to hunt public land when you must budget both your money and your time.

[glenkartchner]

Absolutely and dwr recieves tons of money every year just for tags alone not to mention the money from auctions for tags and instead of buying hay and feeding deer or elk in the hard winter months they use it for themselves

[RickHorejsi]

Long live treaty rights in Washington state

[edwardabrahamiii]

I dont hunt for sport i hunt to eat! Theres a difference i also feed my natives to.