drought

Forest Services plans to kill 150 feral cattle in Gila Wilderness
Decision made to save riparian areas and limit aggression toward visitors

Drought impacts mule deer antler growth in Texas
Texas officials note particular impact in Panhandle and Trans-Pecos areas

Joshua Tree closes hiking trail to protect bighorn sheep
Closure allows for water access during continued drought

Wyoming cuts antelope and mule deer licenses for 2022 season
However, the state plans to increase the number of elk tags for the second consecutive year

Oregon reduces tags for four controlled deer hunts
Hunts #148, #152B, #175 and #175R impacted by change

70 volunteers bring water to tule elk
Some say National Park Service isn’t doing enough to support dwindling California herd

Will drought impact fall hunting?
Montana biologists keep track of deer and elk herd health

California elk get help during excessive drought
Park officials fill three 250-gallon troughs for elk in Tomales Point Tule Elk Reserve

Arizona wildlife suffers from western drought
95% of the state in “severe or exceptional drought”

Joshua Tree trail closed for bighorn sheep
49 Palms Trail will remain closed through summer monsoon season