Much of what we love about the western states involves open lands. Both private and public ownership of millions of acres makeĀ up these open spaces where we can enjoy wildlife, big skies, and the last remaining wide-open country. Do livestock and farming operations contribute to retaining these open lands? I decided to tackle this topic … Continue reading Open Lands Contributions by Livestock
Fishing and Rancher Water Conservation
When anglers think of clean water and access to fishing, do they often consider the conservation work by ranchers that make those opportunities possible? I decided to tackle this topic briefly for my column last week on the Rocky Boots blog. Give it a read. While many environmental conservation groups consider 'natural' to be leaving … Continue reading Fishing and Rancher Water Conservation