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Mountain West states aim to preserve more wildlife migration corridors

A wildlife overpass in Grand County, Colo.
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A wildlife overpass in Grand County, Colo.

Big game herds can travel hundreds of miles between their summer and winter ranges. That means they often cross neighborhoods, highways and fences – hazards that could increase as the Mountain West faces further development pressures.

Big game herds can travel hundreds of miles between their summer and winter ranges. That means they often cross neighborhoods, highways and fences – hazards that could increase as the Mountain West faces further development pressures.

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Will Walkey