Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
RAC approves sage‑grouse translocation and game‑bird rule changes aimed at boosting local populations
Summary
The RAC approved a proposal to translocate juvenile male sage grouse into selected sites and approved related game‑bird rule amendments and possession rules to support the effort; Division staff said the moves are designed to increase lek establishment in restored habitat and would not impose new restrictions on surrounding lands.
The Southeast Regional Advisory Council approved Division proposals to use targeted translocations and amended regulations intended to support greater sage‑grouse and other upland game species.
Division and biologists described plans to translocate small numbers of juvenile male sage‑grouse (10–15 males in fall) to selected release sites in order to encourage new lek establishment and improve local distribution in existing Sage Grouse Management Areas (SGMAs). The Division also plans to release…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
