Prairie Dog Relocators by State

The prairie dog relocators listed on this page are known to practice humane, live, wild-to-wild relocations. All of the groups are dedicated to preserving this keystone species and can be counted on for positive public relations.

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

Prairie Dog Specialists

Specializing in relocation, education, displays, and awareness of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog. PDS practices relocations in the Denver Metropolitan area.
Contact: pdspecialists@qwest.net

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

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: Ericka Stuek at (505) 883.9197 or erika@apnm.org

Global Concepts

Global Concepts practices prairie dog relocation services in New Mexico and aids management plan composition throughout urban and rural New Mexico.
Contact: Trent Botkin at (505) 644.2210 or prairiedogpals@comcast.net.

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: Denise Saccone at denises@suvida.org or 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 (303) 929.4351 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 practices humane relocation, education and involvement in local and national political decisions to make a difference for prairie dogs. Contact: Joann Haddock at citizens4pds@aol.com.

Prairie Dog Management Systems

PMS has been advocating for prairie dogs for many years, and has safely moved thousands of prairie dogs in wild-to-wild relocations. Contact: Lynda Watson at (806) 799.5806.

Nebraska

No relocators known at this time. Contact Western Nebraska Resources Council for information. buffalobruce@panhandle.net

South Dakota

Prairie Wildlife Research

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