Selling drilling rights in the middle of mule deer migration corridors makes no sense!
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Sandy Shuptrine
7 years ago
Those of us who recognize the benefits of intact ecosystems , know that giving some of our wild neighbors, in this case mule deer, the consideration they need for long term population viability-desirable for Wyoming'd long term economic viability-is very important.
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Peter Doenges
7 years ago
We are long-time members of the Wyoming Outdoor Council, and support the main letter from WOC on behalf of petition signers. My wife and I have lived in Hoback Ranches for decades amongst abundant wildlife including mule deer and critical wildlife corridors such as the Rim next to the cabin. We watched and fought gas and oil leasing with legions of other citizen activists nearby, including the revered Wyoming Range, as well areas down south in the Pinedale gas fields. Now critical mule deer habitat in the middle of the world-renowned Red-Desert-to-Hoback migration corridor is under threat of being fouled with leasing and drilling. And this after Hoback Ranches, with its heavily forested areas and splendid mule deer population, has been recently devastated with a horrid, huge forest fire that wiped out even more mule deer habitat. We know from long personal study and the assessments of experts working for wildlife protection in western Wyoming, that various environmental and wildlife components in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and related habitat and corridors stretching far south of Pinedale operate in a highly complex interwoven manner. Plundering these wild ecosystem elements blow by blow with BLM leasing over decades is incredibly irresponsible to the environment and generations of Americans who might never appreciate the full majesty and lessons of nature there. I object strenuously to this BLM leasing, and plead that the leasing be delayed or suspended until permanent, science-based regulations can be developed to protect the mule deer from these threats. The U.S. Government and the BLM must stop this insanity of leasing in these areas. This has the trademark look of big gas and oil maliciously wiping out the environment for profit in the American West. WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH!!! Stop it. Now. The public will not tolerate this if it persists. Respectfully, Pete Doenges
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Michael Evans
7 years ago
Please withdraw leases that will affect big game migrations in the Green River Basin.
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Mimi McMillen
7 years ago
Oil & gas leasing should not even be considered in migration corridors!
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Kristin Gornick
7 years ago
Protecting habitat for mule deer is critical, not only for the deer but for the many other species which share their habitat. Please do the right thing!
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Linda Raynolds
7 years ago
Only the no-lease alternative is strong enough to protect a parcel of public land for multiple use other than resource extraction. Wildlife habitat and migration corridors are multiple uses that still allow most human activities. Energy development is in fact not a multiple use, it is a single use of the landscape that precludes most other activities and permanently degrades the ecosystem. Although we need energy, true multiple use landscapes need to be withdrawn from leasing as habitat for both wildlife and humans. Only enforced laws can provide this protection.
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Bob Laybourn
7 years ago
Mule deer are getting hammered by disease and loss of habitat. Oil & gas activity is especially harmful to them.
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Mike Kusiek
7 years ago
Public land and habitat need to be available to all future generations. Same for the species that inhabit these treasures. Please protect
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Kenneth R Keierleber
7 years ago
The western Wyoming mule deer herds are already at a low population so we don't need more incursions into critical habitat to add stress to their lives. Please DO NOT lease parcels within the critical migration corridor and winter range. Thank you.
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Lisa Johnson
7 years ago
It is very important to me that deer migration corridors and wintering areas be protected from oil and gas leasing. If these areas continue to be disturbed, the corridors will be gone forever. Healthy populations of wildlife are more important to Wyoming than a few more oil and gas leases.
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Martie Crone
7 years ago
We need clear, science-based rules and legally-enforceable agreements between the state and federal government to truly protect our deer.
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Debra East
7 years ago
Measure twice, cut once is essential in the lease and related actions. In fact, don’t cut at all on these migration routes upon which we are just now gaining a foothold of knowledge that the deer know well.
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sarah krall
7 years ago
Lease notices as protection would seem humorous if I didn't understand how Wyoming decision-makers profess to believe the notices are effective. I am dismayed with the cavalier manner these "leaders" have regarding Wyoming's wildlife and wilderness. Wildlife corridors are vital to healthy, successful wildlife. BUT the corridors must link healthy lands ! They are hallways to success. Please try to imagine the entire picture/idea/plan. Please try to learn about Wyoming's wild variety of wonderful land and wildlife. We all desperately need good, knowledgeable leadership.
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Gerry Gipfert
7 years ago
After 30+ years as a 4 season sportsman and supporter....why must we choose between the economic prosperity of few and our Wyoming wildlife heritage for all ??? . ..... it's a true No-Brainer ......enough is enough....
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Maggie Miller
7 years ago
When will people grasp the fact that Wyoming’s wildlife and wilderness beauty are our most valuable resources!
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Linda Goldmamn
7 years ago
Our wildlife is Wyoming's most precious resource.
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Michael W Henry
7 years ago
Once the doors are opened with oil/gas leasing in critical areas for deer it will be much harder to stop more of this in the future, "the flood gates" will be open. Let us not allow "greed" threaten an icon of Wyoming, stop it now before it is too late.
Selling drilling rights in the middle of mule deer migration corridors makes no sense!
Those of us who recognize the benefits of intact ecosystems , know that giving some of our wild neighbors, in this case mule deer, the consideration they need for long term population viability-desirable for Wyoming'd long term economic viability-is very important.
We are long-time members of the Wyoming Outdoor Council, and support the main letter from WOC on behalf of petition signers. My wife and I have lived in Hoback Ranches for decades amongst abundant wildlife including mule deer and critical wildlife corridors such as the Rim next to the cabin. We watched and fought gas and oil leasing with legions of other citizen activists nearby, including the revered Wyoming Range, as well areas down south in the Pinedale gas fields. Now critical mule deer habitat in the middle of the world-renowned Red-Desert-to-Hoback migration corridor is under threat of being fouled with leasing and drilling. And this after Hoback Ranches, with its heavily forested areas and splendid mule deer population, has been recently devastated with a horrid, huge forest fire that wiped out even more mule deer habitat. We know from long personal study and the assessments of experts working for wildlife protection in western Wyoming, that various environmental and wildlife components in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and related habitat and corridors stretching far south of Pinedale operate in a highly complex interwoven manner. Plundering these wild ecosystem elements blow by blow with BLM leasing over decades is incredibly irresponsible to the environment and generations of Americans who might never appreciate the full majesty and lessons of nature there. I object strenuously to this BLM leasing, and plead that the leasing be delayed or suspended until permanent, science-based regulations can be developed to protect the mule deer from these threats. The U.S. Government and the BLM must stop this insanity of leasing in these areas. This has the trademark look of big gas and oil maliciously wiping out the environment for profit in the American West. WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH!!! Stop it. Now. The public will not tolerate this if it persists. Respectfully, Pete Doenges
Please withdraw leases that will affect big game migrations in the Green River Basin.
Oil & gas leasing should not even be considered in migration corridors!
Protecting habitat for mule deer is critical, not only for the deer but for the many other species which share their habitat. Please do the right thing!
Only the no-lease alternative is strong enough to protect a parcel of public land for multiple use other than resource extraction. Wildlife habitat and migration corridors are multiple uses that still allow most human activities. Energy development is in fact not a multiple use, it is a single use of the landscape that precludes most other activities and permanently degrades the ecosystem. Although we need energy, true multiple use landscapes need to be withdrawn from leasing as habitat for both wildlife and humans. Only enforced laws can provide this protection.
Mule deer are getting hammered by disease and loss of habitat. Oil & gas activity is especially harmful to them.
Public land and habitat need to be available to all future generations. Same for the species that inhabit these treasures. Please protect
The western Wyoming mule deer herds are already at a low population so we don't need more incursions into critical habitat to add stress to their lives. Please DO NOT lease parcels within the critical migration corridor and winter range. Thank you.
It is very important to me that deer migration corridors and wintering areas be protected from oil and gas leasing. If these areas continue to be disturbed, the corridors will be gone forever. Healthy populations of wildlife are more important to Wyoming than a few more oil and gas leases.
We need clear, science-based rules and legally-enforceable agreements between the state and federal government to truly protect our deer.
Measure twice, cut once is essential in the lease and related actions. In fact, don’t cut at all on these migration routes upon which we are just now gaining a foothold of knowledge that the deer know well.
Lease notices as protection would seem humorous if I didn't understand how Wyoming decision-makers profess to believe the notices are effective. I am dismayed with the cavalier manner these "leaders" have regarding Wyoming's wildlife and wilderness. Wildlife corridors are vital to healthy, successful wildlife. BUT the corridors must link healthy lands ! They are hallways to success. Please try to imagine the entire picture/idea/plan. Please try to learn about Wyoming's wild variety of wonderful land and wildlife. We all desperately need good, knowledgeable leadership.
After 30+ years as a 4 season sportsman and supporter....why must we choose between the economic prosperity of few and our Wyoming wildlife heritage for all ??? . ..... it's a true No-Brainer ......enough is enough....
When will people grasp the fact that Wyoming’s wildlife and wilderness beauty are our most valuable resources!
Our wildlife is Wyoming's most precious resource.
Once the doors are opened with oil/gas leasing in critical areas for deer it will be much harder to stop more of this in the future, "the flood gates" will be open. Let us not allow "greed" threaten an icon of Wyoming, stop it now before it is too late.
protect our mule deer
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