u.s. fish and wildlife

Mount Rainier White-tailed Ptarmigan was proposed for protection under the Endangered Species Act in 2021. It's an alpine bird that is a possible candidate for introduction outside its historical range under a proposed change to the ESA.

Government calls for change to help endangered species

Emma Gibson

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a regulation change under the Endangered Species Act that would allow some species to be introduced outside their historical ranges. With more flexibility some endangered and threatened species could be moved to other suitable habitats.

A male greater sage-grouse stands among dry patches of rangeland grasses.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Wolf Pack announces new athletic director, DOI funding sagebrush conservation projects

Shelby Herbert

Read or listen to news headlines for Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

In an archival photo, a man in a suit sits in front of an old-fashioned microphone. The top of the microphone says the call letters KSUE.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Newsom wins California primary, Longtime Reno broadcaster Bob Carroll has passed away

Danna O’Connor

Read or listen to news headlines for Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Susan Enfield named Washoe County superintendent, antisemitic acts on the rise in Nev.

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

An image of Krysta Palmer diving into a pool

News

KUNR Today: Sierra Red Fox Gets Endangered Species Listing, Nevada Diver Brings Home Bronze Medal

Michelle Billman

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.Nevada County Bid To Honor Trump Goes From Road To BuildingsBy The Associated…

Scientists See Cold Snap And Wildfires As Possible Culprits In Bird Die-Off

Madelyn Beck

Large numbers of migratory birds have reportedly dropped dead in New Mexico and Colorado. There’s still confusion over the deaths, like how many died...

Nevada's Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, pictured here, will open up to pronhorn hunting under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife expansion.

Federal Government Expands Hunting, Fishing Access At National Wildlife Refuges

Madelyn Beck

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has greenlighted the expansion of hunting and fishing access to more than 2.3 million acres and 147 wildlife refuges...

A grizzly sow and cub in Yellowstone National Park.

Grizzly Bear Hazing Rules Allow Paintballs

Maggie Mullen

New federal guidelines say it's OK to haze a grizzly bear-even with a paintball gun.

Aurelia Skipwith visits Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.

Energy and Environment

Senate Confirms Aurelia Skipwith To Lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Mountain West News Bureau

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a new director. The Senate on Thursday confirmed Aurelia Skipwith, making her the first African American to lead...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last took action on the wolverine in 2016, when it reopened the public comment period on a proposed rule listing the wolverine as a threatened species.

Energy and Environment

Conservation Group Prepares To Launch Massive Endangered Species Act Lawsuit

Nate Hegyi

A nonprofit conservation group is launching what it says is one of the largest lawsuits ever brought under the Endangered Species Act.