The sagebrush-grassland landscape of north-central montana is among the most intact in the united states and is identified as a priority area for conservation across multiple agency and conservation…

The sagebrush-grassland landscape of north-central montana is among the most intact in the united states and is identified as a priority area for conservation across multiple agency and conservation partners. The region is important for many species including greater sage-grouse, priority grassland songbirds, migratory waterfowl and migratory big game such as pronghorn, mule deer and ELK. Our local partnership is working directly with the ranching community in this landscape to support grass-based agriculture while restoring and enhancing habitat quality for sage-grouse, big game and other wildlife. The goal of this project is to improve sagebrush and grassland habitat for sage-grouse, sagebrush songbirds, grassland songbirds, big game and other priority wildlife in montanas musselshell plains, a focus area withing the northern great plains. The project will enhance wildlife habitat and big game connectivity across the musselshell plains geography, including portions of fergus, petroleum, garfield, musselshell and rosebud counties in north-central montana. Goals will be accomplished by working collaboratively with local landowners and managers on a voluntary basis to implement habitat restoration and enhancement activities for focal wildlife species, with a focus on pronghorn and sage-grouse.