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The study found that deer foraging declined by more than 10% from human activity at energy sites.

This spring, rangers will patrol popular shed hunting areas in southern Wyoming to ensure compliance with travel management rules.

Conservationists say it's a thinly veiled attempt to allow more grazing and drilling, similar to Trump's efforts to roll back national monument designations.

Wildlife advocates says grizzlies should be able to roam suitable forest and public land areas surrounding their current habitat.

“We distribute information about our projects in a broad and timely fashion, but can’t always control the various outlets through which people receive their news," said Romero.

The road closures would provide areas of secure habitat for deer and elk during transition periods, difficult winter months and the fawning and calving season.