Ranchers group criticizes Nevada sage grouse plans

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association urged its members to deny state Department of Wildlife employees access to private land to protest the agency’s proposals on protecting sage grouse.

The group’s call on Friday for members to avoid cooperating with the wildlife agency came amid anger by some ranchers over what they perceive as anti-grazing sentiments in the plans to safeguard the bird’s habitat.

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