John Hoeven said "“Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands,” said Hoeven. “Our grazers are losing ground, not just on federal lands where they are permitted, but on their adjacent private lands. The existing buffer isn’t getting the job done. I appreciate that Chief Schultz is working to comply with the legislation we passed, and I look forward to reviewing the plan the Forest Service is developing, which should be released in the next month. At that time, we will arrange a meeting with the Chief to get input from our local grazers and make sure this new plan works for them.”" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 6, 2026

“Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands,” said Hoeven. “Our grazers are losing ground, not just on federal lands where they are permitted, but on their adjacent private lands. The existing buffer isn’t getting the job done. I appreciate that Chief Schultz is working to comply with the legislation we passed, and I look forward to reviewing the plan the Forest Service is developing, which should be released in the next month. At that time, we will arrange a meeting with the Chief to get input from our local grazers and make sure this new plan works for them.”

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John Hoeven

Republican · North Dakota

Source

hoeven.senate.gov

Editor's note · Context

Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on prairie dog management

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