April CONSERVING WILDLIFE - SERVING PEOPLE FEATURES 18 Who's that hopper? Frogs and toads may look similar, but these amphibians have some distinguishing characteristics to help you tell them apart. 26 Sagebrush dance hall Suitable lek sites are critical for sage grouse reproduction. 32 What's the buzz? Insects serve an important role in nature. 18 38 Intersection of life Rivers in Wyoming are teeming with life from land and water. GIVE A GIFT 32 38 ON THE COVER ON THE BACKPAGE Bison calves, commonly called red dogs because of their coloration, are often seen closely following their protective mothers or sleeping. They are usually within a herd. These traits can make it difficult to get a good photo of a single calf. This red dog was spotted near a road in northern Yellowstone National Park. Settings used for this photo: Canon EOS 1DX, 1/160 sec, f/8, ISO 1600. (Photo by Don Getty) Nate Holst and Sarah Dugan, Wyoming Game and Fish Department game wardens, release a bighorn sheep ewe captured at the Laramie Peak Wildlife Habitat Management Area. Seven ewes from the Laramie Peak herd unit and 10 from the Encampment herd unit were fit with collars in late January as part of an ongoing study to learn more about respiratory diseases in bighorn sheep. (Photo by Chris Martin/WGFD) Wildlife | 3 REGULAR SECTIONS 2 4 5 6 8 11 12 13 14 16 46 From the Director A Couple Pennies Mailbag Opening Shot News Meet the Commissioners Ask Game and Fish Wild Kitchen A Look Back In the Field Wild Country Dispatch Wyoming Wildlife | 3https://subscribe.pcspublink.com/websis/GiftOrder?p=WWLF&tr=JGIFT