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Lesser prairie-chickens during a lek in late April. (Photo courtesy of Michael Smith.)
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Texas court weakens federal protections for lesser prairie-chicken

Can private ecosystem markets protect the lesser prairie-chicken’s habitat when federal regulation has either failed or may be overturned?  Read More

Cattle from the Gardiner Angus Ranch have benefited from rangeland improvement that has also improved habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken on this 20,000-acre tract south of Ashland, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Ranchland, Soil Health

Habitat improvement can also boost bottom line

Lesser prairie-chicken males were out looking to attract females during a lekking April 24 on ranchland at Gardiner Angus. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Land

Private investment helps preserve habitat



(Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Lesser prairie-chicken continues to make the news

USFWS lists lesser prairie-chicken under ESA

Lesser prairie-chicken, landowners receive boost with HCP