Big Muddy rancher said:
Tell her that sage brush hold snow, slows down the wind and feeds the grouse.
Star Valley the wind don't blow very much, the snow covers the sage brush in the winter. Snow stands on top of fencepost and wire to show there not much wind.
There are a few sage grouse here but mostly ruff and blues.[/quote
The sage must be an indicator of something. With that much snow your grass should be able to compete. How would those pellets dispersed around to thin it out rather then a complete burn?