Wyoming stakeholders nudge feds in opposing directions on sage grouse conservation plan

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Wyoming stakeholders nudge feds in opposing directions on sage grouse conservation plan

By Dustin Bleizeffer As home to about 38% of the planet’s remaining greater sage grouse — far more than any other state or province — and the architect of key conservation measures, Wyoming has a lot to gain or lose from upcoming changes to the complex, multi-agency matrix of rules and regulations governing management of the imperiled bird and its habitat.  Those stakes were top of mind Wednesday evening for Natrona County rancher Doug Cooper an…