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Montana Free Press and Mountain Journal Join Forces to Amplify Public-Interest Journalism in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
November 18, 2024 // MoJo News
Editors emphasize power of collaboration to bolster reach, impact
Read MoreCWD Detected in Ruby Mountains and Flathead Valley
November 11, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Montana FWP urges hunters urged to help track and mitigate spread of deadly chronic wasting disease.
Read MoreThe Battle Over Grizzlies and Grazing in Paradise
November 4, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Nine
conservation groups file lawsuit against USFS in federal court, claiming grazing allotments in Paradise Valley could
affect grizzly bear survival and connectivity.
The Halloween Forest
October 31, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
As the seasons change, life and death can blur illuminating
the magic of nature in the pale moonlight of Halloween in Greater Yellowstone.
Grizzly 399: The Monarch of Conservation
October 30, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
A national park wildlife guide reflects
on the life of the most famous grizzly bear in history.
The Mother We Shared: Reflections on the Life of Bear 399
October 30, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
An author and first responder weighs
the magnitude of the impact 399 had on her enamored followers, and examines how
we can bridge the gap for bears and other wildlife as we walk forward without
the Queen of the Tetons.
Love and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty
October 28, 2024 // OPINION: Column
In the wake
of the passing of Grizzly Bear 399, Susan Marsh writes that even through the
fog of despair, love and persistence are needed now more than ever.
Yellowstone Officials Call for Near-Record Bison Removal
October 25, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
A new bison status report proposes a winter herd reduction of more than 1,000 bison from Yellowstone National Park.
Grizzly Bear 399 Struck, Killed by Vehicle South of Jackson
October 23, 2024
Known as the Matriarch of the Tetons, 399 was a 28-year-old who lived her life primarily in Grand Teton National Park and was arguably the most famous bear in the world.
Hunters Should Recognize Predators as Allies, not Competitors
October 18, 2024 // OPINION: Op-ed
If the whole of nature is good, writes Ted Williams in this
op-ed, then no part can be bad. Wolves and cougars can help curb wildlife diseases.
Single-Use Plastics Ban on Bozeman Ballot
October 16, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Following an initial
disqualification, a ballot initiative on plastic bags proceeds to the polls in
November.
Feeling Through Fire Part 3: Seeking Truth in an Emotional Blaze
October 10, 2024 // MoJo Special Series
Two journalists and their attempt to unearth the truth behind wildfire. Part 3 in our series exploring our emotional relationship to wildfire.
Read MoreThe Ephemeral Beauty of Autumn
October 7, 2024 // OPINION: Column
During the shifting of the seasons, columnist Susan
Marsh writes that the small things can bring peace of mind.
Are Bison Numbers in Yellowstone Sustainable?
October 2, 2024 // OPINION: Op-ed
About 4,500 bison live in
Yellowstone National Park. The National Park Service says it plans to manage
for up 1,500 more but a former hydrologist writes in this op-ed that bison are already
destroying park streams. Here’s what he says the Park Service should do.