While national wildlife refuges were created to protect wildlife, they are for people too. As previously mentioned, By May 1984, Utah prairie dog populations had expanded in portions of their range, and we reclassified the species to threatened status with a special rule to allow regulated take of Utah prairie dogs (49 FR 22330).  Under the 1984 special rule, taking of up to 5,000 animals was authorized in the seasonal window of June 1 through December 31.  This special rule was amended on June 14, 1991 (56 FR 27438), to increase the amount of regulated take throughout the species’ range to 6,000 animals.  In practice, take of Utah prairie dogs in association with the 1984 and 1991 special rules is only permitted in cases where Utah prairie dogs are causing damage to irrigated agriculture or pasture lands, as implemented by the UDWR permitting process under authority of UDWR Rule R657-19 Taking Nongame Mammals.  We are in the process of revising the 1991 special rule to limit take to agricultural lands, properties adjacent to conservation lands, and areas where prairie dogs create human safety hazards or disturb the sanctity of significant human cultural or human burial sites (see Recovery Actions, below). The Utah prairie dog is distinguished from other An Important Species 94 pp. The Utah prairie dog is the westernmost species of prairie dog. Photo used with permission of Laura Romin. 1998. Utah prairie dogs are only found in southwestern Utah and are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. A prairie dog peeks out of an artificial burrow after arriving at a remote site in the desert, some 25 miles away from Cedar City, Utah. Background. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Cedar City, UT. The Mountain-Prairie Region's Office of Ecological Services (ES) works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Sexual dimorphism in five species of prairie dogs. Mamm Spec 52:1–3, Wright-Smith, M.A. [10], Utah prairie dog shows polyandry behavior, and lays only one litter per year, which generally consists of 1 to 8 litter size. It is tawny to reddish-brown, with a short tail with a white tip and black "eyebrows" above their eyes, which distinguishes them from others of the prairie dog species. Distribution Utah prairie dog is endemic to southwestern Utah, ranging from Interstate 70 south to the northern border of Washington County, and from west of Capitol Reef National Park to almost the Nevada border. There is nothing better than shooting at endless targets and only pausing to let your barrel cool down. Species List, Jump to a section: Utah "The Utah prairie dog: Abundance, distribution, and habitat requirements". Nat. In 1952, Durant noted that Utah prairie dogs have larger in every aspect of skull than that of Gunnison's prairie dog. The Office of Law Enforcement contributes to Service efforts to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote international wildlife conservation. Fish and Wildlife Service has a long tradition of scientific excellence and always uses the best-available science to inform its work to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitat for the benefit of the American public. Photo: Rick Bowmer/Associated Press [4] 53 pp.}. Hist., 6:1-549. On April 25, 2012, we released to the public the final revised Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Plan (this updates the previous 1991 recovery plan). J Mammal 84:1254–1266. Face have dark brown cheeks and whitish tone of chins and mouth. The current 4(d) rule was established in 1991. An evaluation of the Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens). In the grasslands across the central and western United States, their intricate underground coloniescalled prairie dog townscreate shelter for jackrabbits, toads, and rattlesnakes. Habitat of the Prairie Dog. The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog, a member of the squirrel family of rodents native to the south central steppes of the US state of Utah. Mitigation for the incidental take would include a combination of translocations of Utah prairie dogs to other sites or payment of a mitigation fee to a Utah prairie dog conservation fund. A colony of between 60 and 80 Utah prairie dogs died as a result of being infected with bubonic plague. Black-tailed, Gunnison’s, and Utah prairie dogs all reproduce slowly. We are also making available for public review the draft Environmental Assessment on our proposed actions, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. [2] The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog, a member of the squirrel family of rodents native to the south central steppes of the US state of Utah. cites. The previous special rule which was established in 1984 and amended in 1991. Why do female prairie dogs copulate with more than one male?—Insights from long-term research. [13], Pizzimenti JJ, Collier GD (1975) Cynomys parvidens. The Utah prairie dog is the smallest species of prairie dog. Mitigation for the incidental take would include a combination of translocations of Utah prairie dogs to other sites or payment of a mitigation fee to a Utah prairie dog conservation fund. Credit: © Laura Romin and Larry Dalton. Limited to the southwestern quarter of Utah, the Utah Prairie Dog has the most restricted range of all prairie dog species. They are rodents within the squirrel family and include five species--the Utah prairie dog, the white-tailed prairie dog, the black-tailed prairie dog, the Gunnison prairie dog, and the Mexican prairie dog. On June 20, 2011, the Service completed a revised petition finding for the Utah prairie dog and determined that there was not substantial information to show that reclassifying the species from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act may be warranted.Â. However, by the early 1970s, the Utah prairie dog had been eliminated from major portions of its historical range and had declined to an estimated 3,300 individuals distributed among 37 Utah prairie dog colonies. The low-effect HCP would authorize incidental take of the federally threatened Utah prairie dog from residential, commercial, and industrial developements in Iron County, Utah. [2], The total body length of typical adult ranges from 30.5 cm to 36.0 cm with 3 cm to 6 cm of tail. Managed by the U.S. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) is an international agreement among global governments. 1979. their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American People. Candidate Conservation Agreements | 1993. Utah prairie dogs are found in elevations from 5,400-feet on valley floors up to 9,500-feet in mountain habitats. [9] and highly prefer grasses but they do consume flowers in shrubs. Consultation | Safe Harbor Agreements | Publication No. We offer 30,000+ acres of prime prairie dog shooting. Permits | The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog, a member of the squirrel family of rodents native to the south central steppes of the US state of Utah. [2], Utah prairie dogs are mainly herbivores, but they sometimes choose small insects also, such as cicadas. Utah prairie dogs range in color from cinnamon to clay, with dark markings above the eyes and white on the tip of the tail. That Texas town was home to perhaps four hundred million prairie dogs. A prairie dog town is a busy place. The fur is multicolor, which consists of black, brown, and dark brown at the tip. We completed a Final Revised Recovery Plan for the species in 2012, our first revision of the 1991 recovery plan. Utah Prairie Dog (Cynomys parvidens) Photo Credit – Craig Bihrle. Prairie dog Hunting, Utah, Spanish Fork, Utah. The U.S. These areas do not serve to support current or future metapopulations and objectives for recovery of the species in the wild. The ecology and social organization of Cynomys parvidens (Utah prairie dog) in south central, Hoogland J.L. And prairie dogs themselves are a key food source for everything from coyotes … Utah Prairie Dog (Cynomys parvidens) Species Status Statement. Others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and The program comprises 12 National Fish Hatcheries. Fish and Wildlife Service provides support to the regional office and field stations to communicate and facilitate information about the Service's programs to the public, media, Congress, Tribes, partners, and other stakeholders in the 8-state region. The majority of prairie dogs (68% in 2018) occur on private lands, and [12] The Utah prairie dog can do significant damage to farms by digging holes and eating crops, drawing the ire of Utah farmers, who have used poison liberally to destroy the animal.  The permit authorizes the take of no more than 600 acres of occupied Utah prairie dog habitat over a maximum 3-year period.   Most of the take is limited to already developed areas or those areas projected for development in the near future.  These areas do not serve to support current or future metapopulations and objectives for recovery of the species in the wild.  Mitigation for the incidental take would include a combination of translocations of Utah prairie dogs to other sites or payment of a mitigation fee to a Utah prairie dog conservation fund.Â. They occur only in Utah, having the smallest range of any prairie dog species. McDonald, K.P. This final 4(d) rule will support our overall recovery efforts by allowing management of prairie dogs on agricultural lands and gaining local community support by addressing issues where prairie dogs cause human safety hazards or disturb the sanctity of human cultural or burial sites. These areas do not serve to support current or future metapopulations and objectives for recovery of the species in the wild. Emergence of the pups usually occurs from mid to late May. Since 1973 it has been a regular feature on the endangered species list, though it was downgraded to ‘threatened’ in 1984 and populations continue to show signs of growth. The Utah prairie dog had become endangered due to several factors. [11], They build extensive "towns" of tunnels and chambers, each town composed of a population of members of an extended prairie dog family group called “clan”, and they forage from dawn to dusk. It formerly occurred on 448,000 acres in southwest Utah [1]. On March 29, 2017, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that returned all management authority for Utah prairie dogs to the federal government. From 1985 through 2009, the total estimated range-wide population (including juveniles) ranged from 23,752 to 54,195 animals, with an average population of 34,279. Unpublished report. Conservation efforts include encouraging landowners to improve the health of their rangelands, and compensating farmers who set aside areas the prairie dogs may use. Habitat Conservation Plans | Kansas Publ., Mus. Utah prairie dog management returns to federal government. These rodents have patches of dark brown colored fur. By Theodore G. Manno Photography by Elaine Miller Bond Foreword by John Hoogland. The revised recovery plan also emphasizes research and management of plague in Utah prairie dog colonies.  Plague is caused by a bacterium (Yersinia pestis) not native to North America.  Fleas are the most common vectors.  Plague occurs across the entire range of the Utah prairie dog and has the potential to result in complete loss or severe reduction in prairie dog colonies across the landscape.  Management measures to control plague outbreaks (i.e., vaccines, insecticides) are being studied and their success may influence long term Utah prairie dog conservation on both federal and non-federal lands.  Fish and Wildlife Service had inflexibly forbidden the “take” of any Utah prairie dog—an exceedingly broad prohibition that even forbade moving prairie dogs from backyards, playgrounds, and the airport to public conservation lands. Law enforcement is essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation. The Utah Prairie Dog is the western most of the five prairie dog species that inhabit North America. Other articles where Utah prairie dog is discussed: prairie dog: …of the Great Basin; the Utah prairie dog (C. parvidens) is restricted to the southern part of that state; and the Mexican prairie dog (C. mexicanus) occurs in northern Mexico. The plan emphasizes: conserving extant colonies, many of which occur on non-Federal lands; establishing additional colonies on Federal and non-Federal lands via habitat improvement or translocations; controlling the transmission of plague; and monitoring habitat conditions. The Utah prairie dog's diet is composed of flowers, seeds, grasses, leaves, and even insects.    Add a photo to this gallery The recovery strategy for the Utah prairie dog focuses on the need to address colony loss and disease through a program that encompasses threats abatement, population management, research, and monitoring. On June 1, 2011, we proposed to revise this special rule (76 FR 31906). [3] Utah prairie dogs show sexual dimorphism that males are 27% bigger than female, although the ratio varies by season. A recovery plan for the Utah prairie dog was finalized in 1991.  The plan’s primary recovery criterion was to establish Utah prairie dog populations on public lands across three recovery areas: West Desert, Paunsaugunt, and Awapa Plateau.  In 1972, the UDWR initiated a translocation program to move Utah prairie dogs from private agricultural lands to areas of historical occupancy on public lands.  Translocations continued as a primary recovery action in the 1991 recover y plan.  Despite these efforts to establish new Utah prairie dog colonies on federal lands, over 70 percent of the Utah prairie dog population still occurs on private lands.   The Service received a permit application from the Iron County Commission (Utah) and are announcing the availability of a Draft Low-effect Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Utah prairie dog in Iron County, Utah, for a 30 day public comment period. Species Description: Prairie dogs occur only in North America. The Utah prairie dog is currently listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened. The low-effect habitat conservation plan (HCP) would authorize incidental take of the federally threatened Utah prairie dog from translocations and residential, commercial, and industrial developments from the vicinity of the town of Panguitch, Utah. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not conduct In-Depth Review to Consider Reclassifying the Utah Prairie Dog from Threatened to Endangered, Federal Register Notice: October 21, 2013Â, Federal Register Notice: September 3, 2013Â, Federal Register Notice: September 16, 2010Â. Today, we proposed a few additional changes based on public and peer review comments received. At the time of listing, the species was threatened by habitat destruction and modification, over-exploitation, disease, and predation. Trends are stable to increasing.  Recent population estimates are among the highest recorded since listing.  Specifically, five of the seven highest population counts have occurred since 2005.Â. They build burrows on soils with adequate drain ability, and depth to protect themselves from predators and other environmental factors such as temperature. Adult prairie dogs weigh about 0.77 kg to 1.41 kg in males, and 0.64 kg to 1.13 kg in females. The HCP and our associated permit would authorize the take of no more than 600 acres of occupied Utah prairie dog habitat over a maximum 3-year period. The Utah prairie dog is listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. ENDANGERED | Utah prairie dog, Mexican prairie dog. The Utah prairie dog is currently listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened. We request public comment on the draft low-effect HCP. Providing leadership in the conservation of migratory bird habitat through partnerships, grants, and outreach for present and future generations. However, the large drop in population of all of the species is of great concern to many scientists. This burrowing member of the squirrel family occurs only in arid grasslands in southwestern Utah (Fig.l). Journal of Mammalogy, 94(4), 731-744. This member of the squirrel family is native to the central steppes of Utah, in the United States. The species is distinguished by its short white-tipped tail and black "eyebrows." [1], The Utah prairie dog is listed as a threatened species by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The Utah prairie dog is usually 30 to 36 cm in body length and weighs up to 1400 grams. The species is one of three species of white-tailed prairie dogs in the United States. or so. Mammals of Utah. The total length of an adult Utah prairie dog is approximately 12-14 inches, the weight of an individual ranges from 1 to 3 pounds. We are also including take exemptions for areas where Utah prairie dogs create serious human safety hazards or disturb the sanctity of significant human cultural or human burial sites. The Mountain-Prairie Region consists of 8 states in the heart of the American west including Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Prepared for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. We believe the Utah prairie dog is a very recoverable species.  We will need a lot of assistance from partners to implement recovery actions in a manner that leads the species’ to recovery goals.  In this regard, the Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Implementation Program (UPDRIP or “Program”) is a public private partnership to coordinate the recovery of the Utah prairie dog while balancing and accommodating land uses and needs of the human population throughout the species range.  The UPDRIP partnership includes representatives from the USFWS, Utah Department of Natural Resources (UDNR), USFS, BLM, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NPS, UDWR, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), Iron County, Garfield County, Wayne County, Piute County, Utah Farm Bureau, Panoramaland Resource Conservation and Development Council, Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Council, local municipalities, and environmental interests. Utah prairie dog. Journal of Mammalogy 82:917-927. Using the best available science, ES personnel work with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to avoid, minimize, and mitigate threats to our Nation's natural resources. The Utah Prairie Dog Life among the Red Rocks. Utah – This species is the smallest of the five. Pub. Utah prairie dogs are diurnal, burrowing animals. Created in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, today's National Wildlife Refuge System protects habitats and wildlife across the country, from the Alaskan tundra to subtropical wetlands. This revised plan also served as the basis for the species' 5-year review. [9], The species appears in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with a status of Endangered, last assessed in 2008. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Salt Lake City, UT. The disease is not uncommon in the animals but can be spread to people. They are also a food source for many animals, including mountain plover, burrowing owl, Ferruginous hawks, swift fox and endangered black-footed ferrets. IRON COUNTY HCP On November 6, 2013, the Service issued a permit to the Iron County Commission (Utah) for their Final Low-effect Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Utah prairie dog in Iron County, Utah. Collier, G.D. 1975. The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is one of three species of white-tailed prairie dogs in the United States and is the western-most member of the genus Cynomys. The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens), found only in southwestern and central Utah, was listed as an endangered species on June 4, 1973 (38 FR 14678). 2001. Fish & Wildlife Service Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program in the Mountain-Prairie Region helps conserve, protect, and enhance aquatic resources and provides economically valuable recreational fishing to anglers across the country. The Utah prairie dog, Cynomys parvidens, is a large burrowing rodent with short legs, a head and body length of about 12 in (30 cm), and a tail length of about 3.5 in (8.9 cm). This is usually May 15th thru June 20th each year. Resources: Most of the take is limited to already developed areas or those areas projected for development in the near future. Several non-governmental organizations petitioned the U.S. These include diseases, poisoning, droughts, and habitat alterations for cultivation and grazing. We invite you to learn more about and visit the national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts in Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Natural Resource Damage Assessment & Restoration, Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET), Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan for the Utah Prairie Dog in Garfield County, Utah, Final Draft Low Effect Garfield County HCP, Final Low-effect Habitat conservation Plan for Utah Prairie Dog in Iron County, Utah, Low-effect Habitat Conservation Plan for Utah Prairie Dog in Iron County, Utah, Revising the Special Rule for the Utah Prairie Dog,  Service Finalizes New Rules Regarding Take Allowances for the Utah Prairie Dog, Revised Recovery Plan for the Utah Prairie Dog, Revising the Proposed Special Rule for the Utah Prairie Dog, Draft Revised Recovery Plan for Utah Prairie Dog, Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Utah Prairie Dog Released for Public Review, Proposes to Amend Take Allowance for the Utah Prairie Dog, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised 90-Day Finding on a Petition to Reclassify the Utah Prairie Dog from Threatened to Endangered, U.S. On August 1, 2012, we notified the public of our final revisions to a 4(d) rule designating protective regulations necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of the Utah prairie dog. Many species, like black-footed ferrets, use their burrows as homes. The rare Utah prairie dog is not a dog, but a ground-dwelling rodent from the squirrel family. The bare patches of ground created by their grazing and burrowing attract certain insects that feed a variety of birds. No. Utah prairie dogs range in color from cinnamon to clay, with dark markings above the eyes and white on the tip of the tail. We request public comment on the draft low-effect HCP. The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens), found only in southwestern and central Utah. The best action is when the pups come up. Their primary distinguishing characteristic is their coloration. External Affairs staff in the Mountain-Prairie Region of the U.S. 232–247 in Wild mammals of North America (G. A. Feldhamer, B. C. Thompson, and J. {Turner, B. 75-10. In 1972, studies estimated a population of 3,300 Utah prairie dogs in 37 colonies. 364 likes. Description. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requesting that the black-tailed prairie dog (BTPD; Cynomys ludovicianus) be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Studies by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in spring 2004 reported 4,022 Utah prairie dogs, a number believed to reflect half of the total current population. Prairie dogs are considered a “keystone” species because their colonies create islands of habitat that benefit approximately 150 other species. In 1984, the species had thrived enough to be upgraded to "threatened" status under the Endangered Species Act. Utah prairie dog populations began to decline when control programs were initiated in the 1920s, and by the 1960s the species’ distribution was greatly reduced as a result of poisoning, sylvatic plague (a nonnative disease), drought, and habitat alteration induced by agricultural and grazing activities. Pp. The Utah and the Mexican prairie dog are officially classified as endangered species. For decades, the U.S.  Our recovery strategy for the Utah prairie dog focuses our attention on habitat loss and fragmentation and disease through a program that encompasses threats abatement, habitat protection, research, and monitoring.  Increasing and securing populations of the Utah prairie dog on public land is still an important component of the revised recovery plan.  However, the revised recovery plan also emphasizes conservation of the species on non-federal lands through programs with willing landowners, such as safe harbor agreements, conservation easements, and conservation banks.  Recovery of the species will be achieved more rapidly if we increase conservation of the species on these lands in a way that simultaneously benefits private landowners and Utah prairie dogs. Analysis of the Utah prairie dog recovery program, 1972-1992. We are proposing to revise the existing limits on take, and we also propose a new incidental take exemption for otherwise legal activities associated with standard agricultural practices. Utah prairie dogs range in color from cinnamon to clay. The Utah prairie dog currently occurs in three areas within southwestern Utah including Awapa Plateau, Paunsaugunt, and West Desert (Map). Historically, Utah prairie dog colonies were found as far west as Pine and Buckskin Valleys in Beaver and Iron Counties, and may have occurred as far north as Nephi, southeast to Bryce Canyon National Park, east to the foothills of the Aquarius Plateau, and south to the northern borders of Kane and Washington Counties. On September 17, 2010, we announced the availability of a draft revised recovery plan for the Utah prairie dog. 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