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If Grizzlies Delisted, Here's What Montana Plans to do
April 3, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
![Montana FWP says not much will change in terms of grizzly bear management. Not everyone agrees.](/content/articles/ic_1712178949_400x300_true.jpg)
Is the Treasure State’s proposed Grizzly Bear Management Plan really a grizzly hunting plan?
Read MoreGUEST LETTER: FWP Misses the Mark on Grizzly Delisting
February 28, 2024 // OPINION: Guest Letter
![Grizzly bears are facing the possibility of being delisted. Are the states ready?](/content/articles/ic_1709154213_400x300_true.jpg)
Chris Servheen, former grizzly bear recovery coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and five wildlife experts say Montana isn't ready to remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species List.
Read MorePremiere of the Queen
February 15, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
![As a 25-year-old mother in 2020, Grizzly 399 emerged from hibernation with four cubs](/content/articles/ic_1708039782_400x300_true.jpg)
Grizzly 399 is
the most famous bear in the world. The new film, 399: Queen of the Tetons,
makes its world premiere at Missoula’s Documentary Film Festival on Feb. 16
Bear Tags As Revenue Generators: How Much Will Wyoming Make Bringing Back Griz Hunt?
July 26, 2023
![One of Grizzly 399's original three cubs, 587](/content/articles/ic_1690402824_400x300_true.jpg)
One of the arguments states use in pushing for grizzly delisting is bringing back a trophy season to help them recoup money they've spent on bear recovery. Does the premise add up?
Read MoreThis ‘Bearish’ Economy Is One Most States Would Love To Have
July 14, 2023
![Totems of Greater Yellowstone's "bearish" economy](/content/articles/ic_1689362980_400x300_true.jpg)
Often cast as liabilities and villains by politicians, grizzlies and wolves in Yellowstone region are bullish assets that keep delivering dividends—as long as they remain alive
Read MoreFamous Jackson Hole Grizzly 399 Wows Again, But Now What?
May 18, 2023
![Model of Motherhood: 399 and her new cub out of hibernation](/content/articles/ic_1684459521_400x300_true.jpg)
Emerging with her 18th cub as part of a historic legendary life, 399 is 27, long in the tooth and still transforming our perceptions of grizzlies. Now it's our turn to be on best behavior
Read MoreWe Are Transforming Yellowstone And Only Hard Human Choices Will Keep Ecosystem Intact
March 22, 2023
![A bull elk near Yellowstone's Fawn Pass Trail](/content/articles/ic_1679501566_400x300_true.jpg)
In this guest essay, Lance Olsen notes that our best hope of safeguarding America's first national park and its natural character rests with our species consuming less land. Can we tame our appetite?
Read MoreIt's Too Soon To Delist Grizzly Bears
February 21, 2023
![Grizzlies facing massive threats to secure habitat in Northern Rockies](/content/articles/ic_1676997028_400x300_true.jpg)
In this op-ed, longtime grizzly bear conservationist Lance Olsen notes how threats to the bear's fragile ecological recovery are expanding and intensifying
Read MoreWhat's The Real Future For Grizzlies In Greater Yellowstone?
January 25, 2023
![Staring into the eyes of a Greater Yellowstone grizzly](/content/articles/ic_1674623930_400x300_true.jpg)
Free public event with renowned grizzly scientist Chris Servheen will get at the burning question: 'Can One of America's Greatest Wildlife Success Stories Continue?'
Read MoreDoug Peacock Calls Out Loss Of Mother Griz And Cubs In Idaho
December 8, 2022
![A Greater Yellowstone grizzly mother and cub](/content/articles/ic_1670529068_400x300_true.jpg)
The longtime grizzly conservation activist argues in this opinion piece that fed, state actions are undermining their push to delist bears
Read MoreHow Do We Prevent Wild Greater Yellowstone from Unraveling?
November 29, 2022
![Pronghorn migration in Greater Yellowstone](/content/articles/ic_1669615132_400x300_true.jpg)
Special report: What can be done to save the Yellowstone ecosystem? If we're serious and want to have a reason for hope, here are several big ideas for how to do it
Read MoreWhy 'Yellowstone' Rancher John Dutton Says 'Progress' Is Destroying The Wild Rural West
October 27, 2022
![The "balance" between private land development and conservation is landing hard on some of America's most famous wildlife populations](/content/articles/ic_1666893445_400x300_true.jpg)
The only way Greater Yellowstone, America's most iconic wildlife ecosystem, stands a chance of being saved is if there's a game plan. Glaringly, none now exists
Read MoreCitizen Groundswell Rises Up To Keep A Montana Lake Quaint
October 7, 2022
![Would an industrial strength outdoor recreation resort 'enhance' Holland Lake?](/content/articles/ic_1665416426_400x300_true.jpg)
Utah outdoor adventure company, known for running ski resorts, seeks Forest Service permission to dramatically expand human footprint on Holland Lake
Read MoreGrizzlies Around Yellowstone Are Entering A Big Squeeze
May 16, 2022
![Grizzly 399 and four cubs, with whom she recently parted company](/content/articles/ic_1652730892_400x300_true.jpg)
Past research shows bears are sensitive to small amounts of habitat intrusion by recreation and development. But what's the impact now as both of those go boom?
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