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How Wyoming Sought to Stave off Wolf Torture
April 15, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
Two bills in the 2025 Legislature were introduced in response to the torture and killing of a wolf in Daniel, Wyoming.
Read MoreFuture of Grizzly Bear Study Group in Dire Straits
April 14, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
As Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touts successful dire wolf revival, IGBST fights for survival.
Read MoreUSFWS Extends Comment Period for Grizzly Management Plan
March 28, 2025 // NEWS: In Short
This latest change follows feds rejecting state petitions to manage local grizzly populations and extends the public comment period to May 16.
Read MoreWhen I Need to say 'NO'
March 5, 2025 // OPINION: Column
When we pick our battles, sometimes we must stand up and call
a spade a spade.
Grizzlies: Double Vision
February 25, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
With the Endangered Species Act comment period ending March 17, states and advocates are at odds over the future of grizzly bears.
Read MoreGrizzly Bear ESA Status in Question as FWS Cancels Public Meetings
January 27, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pulls out of all four meetings intended to explain its decision to retain grizzlies’ threatened status.
Read MoreFederal Judges Find New Power as Chevron Precedent Falls Away
January 23, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
Supreme Court ruling drops deference to administrative agency experts. The implications for environmental cases are vast.
Read MoreFighting for Survival
January 14, 2025 // NEWS: Analysis
At a charged time for grizzly bears, MoJo takes you inside the complex U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to keep grizzlies on the endangered species list.
Read MoreFWS: Grizzly Bears to Remain Protected Under Endangered Species Act
January 8, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
The agency rejected state petitions for local management, creating a single recovery area for grizzlies in the Lower 48.
To Honor Bear 399, Limit Traffic and Development
December 12, 2024 // OPINION: Op-ed
Unchecked growth and exploding driving rates are endangering Greater
Yellowstone’s wildlife. It’s time to take the crisis seriously.
The Search for Meaning. Hint: It’s not Something we Find
November 27, 2024 // OPINION: Column
In times of
despair, we have a choice. Let’s choose wisely this holiday season.
USDA’s Wildlife Services Under Microscope for Killing Grizzlies
November 25, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Montana federal judge rules the agency violated NEPA, orders EIS to analyze how its wildlife management practices
affect grizzly bear connectivity.
A Tale of Two Revivals: How Yellowstone Helped Return Wolves to Colorado
March 31, 2024 // NEWS: Feature
In
1995, the gray wolf was reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park. Nearly 30
years later, Colorado has done the same. How will it play out?
A Fusion of Western Artists
March 12, 2024 // MoJo Interview
Mountain Journal speaks with
singer-songwriter Cary Morin about his latest album release, a collection of
songs inspired by Montana artist Charlie Russell's paintings.