Fossil Fuel Development and Invasive Trees Drive Pronghorn Population Decline in Wyoming

By Najifa Farhat

Pronghorn in Wyoming are experiencing long-term declines in the number of young they are rearing due to increased oil and gas development and encroaching woody vegetation, according to a new study. Although pronghorn populations in Wyoming have been largely stable, the new analysis shows that many herds are experiencing long-term declines in fawn production.