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Montana Scales Back Wolf Harvest After New Estimate Shows Population Decline

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Montana Scales Back Wolf Harvest After New Estimate Shows Population Decline

Hunters and trappers can kill 300 wolves this season. The state estimates the total population sits at 725.

by Nick Mott August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Forest Service OK’s Cattle Grazing Along Grizzly-Filled Union Pass Sparks Incoming Lawsuit

Wildlife

Forest Service OK’s Cattle Grazing Along Grizzly-Filled Union Pass Sparks Incoming Lawsuit

by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule

Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule

by Ellis Juhlin August 18, 2026August 20, 2026

Sand Creek Fire Burns Over Maverick Mountain, Most of Resort Spared

Wildfire

Sand Creek Fire Burns Over Maverick Mountain, Most of Resort Spared

by Robert Chaney August 17, 2026August 19, 2026

Smoke Plumes Have Unique Fingerprints. They’re All Bad For Your Health.

Wildfire

Smoke Plumes Have Unique Fingerprints. They’re All Bad For Your Health.

by Ellis Juhlin August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Direct Correlation: Changing Climate Caused Low 2026 Snowpack

Direct Correlation: Changing Climate Caused Low 2026 Snowpack

by Ellis Juhlin August 12, 2026August 13, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

by Nick Mott April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Senate Nears Action on National Park Maintenance Backlog

Senate Nears Action on National Park Maintenance Backlog

by Robert Chaney June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions

Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions

by Robert Chaney June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

by Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

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Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

by Robert Chaney April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

by Mark DeGraff April 3, 2026May 6, 2026

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

by Nick Mott March 26, 2026April 1, 2026

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Maverick Mountain Faces Montana’s Largest Fire as August Heats up

Maverick Mountain Faces Montana’s Largest Fire as August Heats up

by Robert Chaney August 11, 2026August 12, 2026

Wildlife Conflict Bill Would Fund Non-Lethal Tactics to Protect Livestock

Wildlife Conflict Bill Would Fund Non-Lethal Tactics to Protect Livestock

by Robert Chaney August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Superwolves and Tall Tales: How Conspiracy Theories Fester and Divide

Superwolves and Tall Tales: How Conspiracy Theories Fester and Divide

by Robert Chaney August 7, 2026August 9, 2026

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Researching Hope: Forestry Scientists Stay Upbeat in Face of Federal Turmoil

Researching Hope: Forestry Scientists Stay Upbeat in Face of Federal Turmoil

by Robert Chaney July 6, 2026July 9, 2026

The American Smokejumper: ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of Wildland Fire

The American Smokejumper: ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of Wildland Fire

by Emily Senkosky June 25, 2026June 26, 2026

Grazing Away Wildfire Risk? Congress Considers Cattle for Wildfire Suppression

Wildfires

Grazing Away Wildfire Risk? Congress Considers Cattle for Wildfire Suppression

by Robert Chaney May 25, 2026June 1, 2026

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Forgotten Key to Wildlife Management: Values

Op-Ed: The Forgotten Key to Wildlife Management: Values

by Alexander Metcalf

The Art of Being Astounded

The Art of Being Astounded

by Susan Marsh

Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

by Susan Marsh