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Lawsuit: Beartooth Forest Project to Help Whitebark Pines, Fire Safety Hurts Both

Lawsuit: Beartooth Forest Project to Help Whitebark Pines, Fire Safety Hurts Both

Forest Service effort around Cooke City violates ESA, Roadless Rule and other laws, critics say

by Robert Chaney March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

New Wyoming PAC Focused on Public Lands and Wildlife Science

New Wyoming PAC Focused on Public Lands and Wildlife Science

by Katie Hill March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Idaho Bill Draws Ire of Wildlife Advocates, Public Lands Enthusiasts

Idaho Bill Draws Ire of Wildlife Advocates, Public Lands Enthusiasts

by David Tucker March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Spiking Roadless Rule is ‘Mandate in Search of a Problem,’ Experts Say

Spiking Roadless Rule is ‘Mandate in Search of a Problem,’ Experts Say

by Robert Chaney March 12, 2026March 17, 2026

‘A Slippery Slope’: Quest to Build Affordable Housing in National Forest Raises Alarm

‘A Slippery Slope’: Quest to Build Affordable Housing in National Forest Raises Alarm

by Brigid Mander March 12, 2026March 17, 2026

As Temps Rise in GYE, how can Wolves, Bison and Elk Survive?

As Temps Rise in GYE, how can Wolves, Bison and Elk Survive?

by Bowman Leigh March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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Lawsuit Challenges Feds’ Authorization of Bull Mountains Mine Expansion

Lawsuit Challenges Feds’ Authorization of Bull Mountains Mine Expansion

by Amanda Eggert March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

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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

Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

by Robert Chaney February 12, 2026February 18, 2026

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

by Robert Chaney February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

by Amanda Eggert February 26, 2026March 4, 2026

CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

by Amanda Eggert February 25, 2026March 3, 2026

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

by Robert Chaney February 19, 2026February 24, 2026

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How the Fort Peck Tribes Build a Bison Blueprint

How the Fort Peck Tribes Build a Bison Blueprint

by Emily Senkosky March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Poll: Majority of Montanans favor legalized corner-crossing

Poll: Majority of Montanans favor legalized corner-crossing

by Amanda Eggert March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Montana Voters Assign Feds, Fossil Fuel Industry Most Responsibility for Tackling Climate Change

Montana Voters Assign Feds, Fossil Fuel Industry Most Responsibility for Tackling Climate Change

by Amanda Eggert March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

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‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

by Susan Marsh

From the Hand of a Giant

From the Hand of a Giant

by Pixie Herbert

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

by Susan Marsh