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Sage Wisdom West: Film Highlights Sage Grouse Conservation

3/23/2026

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Kris Millgate, an Idaho wildlife storyteller, will premiere 'Sage Wisdom West' on April 2 at Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls.
The film centers on the sage grouse, North America's largest grouse, and its ecosystem.
Millgate has dedicated thousands of hours to studying these birds.
Millgate emphasizes preserving sagebrush to support wildlife.
The film aims to raise awareness about the declining sage grouse population, particularly after the species' loss in North Dakota.

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Story summary

Kris Millgate, an Idaho wildlife storyteller, will premiere 'Sage Wisdom West' on April 2 at Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls.
The film centers on the sage grouse, North America's largest grouse, and its ecosystem.
Millgate has dedicated thousands of hours to studying these birds.
Millgate emphasizes preserving sagebrush to support wildlife.
The film aims to raise awareness about the declining sage grouse population, particularly after the species' loss in North Dakota.