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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.)
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Lesser prairie-chicken endangered status vacated

A Texas court sides with President Trump and vacates the eneangered species listing for the lesser prairie-chicken, David Murray writes. Read More

Lesser prairie-chickens during a lek in April on the Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Michael Smith.)
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Good habitat takes a team on the same page

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

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.)

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.)

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