Idaho population continues to plummet.
Sage grouse in flight, Bruneau uplands © Ken Cole 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received more time to make their decision about whether the greater sage grouse will be listed as a endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. If listing occurs there could be profound changes in how vast areas of public lands are managed.
Federal sage grouse listing may go to 2010
By Nate Poppino
Times-News writer
The Wildlife News 