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The Pheasant Cultivators

The Pheasant Cultivators

Last winter, I had the opportunity to hunt pheasants on some amazing farm habitat in South Dakota. Here’s my story in Field & Stream on how new Farm Bill conservation programs can make a big difference for pheasant habitat.

Sage Grouse story in Field & Stream Conservationist blog

Sage Grouse story in Field & Stream Conservationist blog

Field & Stream ran my story on the listing decision about sage grouse on their Conservationist blog today!

September Outdoor News Bulletin is out today

September Outdoor News Bulletin is out today

The September Outdoor News Bulletin is out today. This month’s issue includes stories on the New England cottontail, the Great Plains LCC, horseshoe crabs and red knots in Delaware Bay and more!

SGI Science to Solutions – Conifer Removal Benefits Sagebrush Songbirds

SGI Science to Solutions – Conifer Removal Benefits Sagebrush Songbirds

Today, my latest project for the Sage Grouse Initiative was released! This Science to Solutions report, Sagebrush Songbirds Benefit from Sage Grouse Habitat Restoration, summarizes research that assessed the use of sagebrush by songbirds after encroaching junipers were removed. The scientist evaluated conifer removal projects in the Warner Mountains of Oregon before and for three years after the junipers were removed. He found that sagebrush songbirds like Brewer’s sparrows and green-tailed towhees increased in abundance in the areas where junipers were removed. They also determined that hand-lopping and targeted removal of only the young, encroaching junipers in areas in early to middle stages of encroachment is the most effective way to maintain sagebrush and grasses allowing for more rapid recolonization of the areas. I summarized the science, wrote the report and managed the design and release of this great publication.

August Outdoor New Bulletin

August Outdoor New Bulletin

The August Outdoor News Bulletin is now live. This month we have a story about how native Alaskan communities are coping with climate change impacts, a commentary on conservation in Africa, assessing the impacts of Marcellus shale oil development and more.

July Outdoor News Bulletin is Up

July Outdoor News Bulletin is Up

The July Outdoor News Bulletin was posted today with stories on wolverines, beaver restoration, cerulean warblers and more!

SGI Science to Solutions on Cultivation of Grazing Lands

SGI Science to Solutions on Cultivation of Grazing Lands

My first project with the Sage Grouse Initiative was released today! This Science to Solutions report, Reducing Cultivation of Grazing Lands Conserves Sage Grouse, summarized research that determined the rangelands most at risk for cropland conversion in eastern Montana and the western Dakotas and assessed the potential impacts to sage grouse if those acres were cultivated. The scientists identified where targeted conservation easements to maintain livestock grazing could be used to significantly reduce the threats to sage grouse. I wrote the summary and coordinated design and release of this important research.

June Outdoor News Bulletin

June Outdoor News Bulletin

Just posted the June Outdoor News Bulletin for the Wildlife Management Institute. This month we have stories on North Cascades grizzly bears, new Conservation Reserve Program sign-up, the Fish and Wildlife Business Summit, and a review of Feeding Wild Birds in America.

May Outdoor News Bulletin is Out!

May Outdoor News Bulletin is Out!

The May Outdoor News Bulletin for the Wildlife Management Institute went out today. Stories on wood bison, the State of the South Atlantic Report, paddlefish stock assessments and more!

2014 Farm Bill Field Guide is Out!

2014 Farm Bill Field Guide is Out!

My latest project is finally released! The 2014 Farm Bill Field Guide to Fish and Wildlife Conservation is an outstanding resource about the current Farm Bill and programs that landowners can use to improve habitat on their property.