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The Gunnison sage grouse was designated as a candidate species for listing under the US Endangered Species Act but ultimately was not listed. It is still considered a Sensitive Species by the GMUG National Forest. Remnant populations of Gunnison sage grouse are known to occur in at least two areas on the Uncompahgre Plateau. The CDOW began a study of seasonal habitat use, movements, and dispersal by Gunnison sage grouse in the spring of 2002. Birds will be trapped, radio-collared, and monitored on the Plateau as well as other areas. Funding: USFWS, CDOW. Completion date: 2004. Principal researcher: Dr. Mike Phillips, CDOW.