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Prairie Dog Relocators - State by State
The below prairie dog relocators are known to the Prairie Dog Coalition and practice humane, live, wild-to-wild relocations. Each organization is happy to help you receive good PR for your conservation efforts on behalf of this keystone species.
Arizona
Habitat Harmony
HH is a local non-profit that works with Arizona Department of Game and Fish on Gunnsion’s relocations in the Flagstaff and surrounding areas.
Contact: Sherrygolden1@aol.com or tish@tishflagstaff.com
Wildlands Conservation Alliance
Wildlands Conservation Alliance seeks to preserve and protect the grassland ecosystems of North America and all its' inhabitants, great and small. We are striving to do this through three primary objectives: Research, Education and Conservation. WCA does not always do actual relocations but may be able to provide support.
Contact Jennifer Verdolin at wildlands@wildlands-alliance.org
Colorado
Wild Places Inc.
Wild Places is a non-profit working in the state of Colorado for the conservation and preservation of the black-tailed prairie dog. WP has been practicing relocations for over a decade.
Contact: Susan Honeycutt - Executive Director at 303-546-9478
Prairie Dog Action
Prairie Dog Action is a non-profit organization committed to saving the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog.
Contact Deb Jones, President at info@prairiedogaction.org or Notestodj@aol.com
Prairie Preservation Alliance
Prairie Preservation Alliance is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and preservation of grassland habitat throughout the range of the shortgrass prairie.
Contact: 303.638.4672 or info@prairiepreservationalliance.org
Prairie Preserves, Inc.
Restoring native grass communities and practicing black-tailed prairie dog relocations.
Contact: Pam Wanek at 303-280-8860 or wanek@aaahawk.com
Kansas
No relocators known at this time
Contact the Kansas Audubon Society for suggestions at aok@audubonofkansas.org or 785-537-4385.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks may also have information (620) 672-5911
New Mexico
PDAWG Task Force / The Prairie Dog Alliance of Santa Fe
Both are advocacy groups, neither of which does actual relocation, but they may be able to link land owners to relocators.
Contact Denise Saccone at (505) 989-1233 or deniseone@netzero.net
Animal Protection of New Mexico
APNM, Inc. has been working to promote the humane treatment of animals since 1979. In the last few years their wildlife biologist has participated in relocations and research.
Contact Sherry Mangold at 505-265-2322 or sherry@apnm.org
Prairie Dog Pals
PDP provides information and education about prairie dogs to the public and performs relocations in and around the Albuquerque area as well as greater New Mexico.
Contact: Yvonne Boudreaux at prairiedogpals@comcast.net
People for Native Ecosystems
People for Native Ecosystems is a non-profit activist organization dedicated to stopping the destruction of habitat of prairie dogs and other native wildlife and is working with civic officials to establish guidelines for habitat protection.
Contact David at dbvh@cybermesa.com
Prairie Ecosystem Associates
PEA has been relocating prairie dogs for several years and advocates protection of the prairie dog through relocations, conservation management and legal protection.
Contact Paula Martin at 720.345.8293 or pdbaby101@aol.com
Montana
Humane Society of the United States Northern Rockies Animal Protection Team
Regional offices extend The HSUS's national programs into the community, and serve the needs of local constituents.
Contact Dave Pauli at 406-255-7161 or WildQuests@aol.com
North Dakota/ South Dakota
Prairie Wildlife Research
PWR may relocate prairie dogs. If not, they will have the best suggestion on how to proceed in this area. The mission of PWR is to conserve and research wildlife species of the prairie and their associated habitats.
Contact Travis Liveri at (605) 279-2380 or tlivieri@prairiewildlife.org
Texas
Citizens for Prairie Dogs
CPD uses the combination of relocation, education and involvement in local and national political decisions to make a difference for prairie dogs.
Contact Joann Haddock at Joannhaddock@aol.com
Nebraska
No relocators known at this time. Contact Western Nebraska Resources Council for information. buffalobruce@panhandle.net
South Dakota
Prairie Wildlife Research
PWR may relocate prairie dogs. If not, they will have the best suggestion on how to proceed in this area. The mission of PWR is to conserve and research wildlife species of the prairie and their associated habitats.
Contact Travis Liveri at (605) 279-2380 or tlivieri@prairiewildlife.org
Wyoming
Humane Society of the United States Northern Rockies Animal Protection Team
Regional offices extend The HSUS's national programs into the community, and serve the needs of local constituents.
Contact Dave Pauli at 406-255-7161 or WildQuests@aol.com
Utah
Contact the Utah Dept. of Game & Fish for their resources or advice at http://www.wildlife.utah.gov. We will keep looking for contacts in Utah. Stay tuned.