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Montana Preps for Potential Grizzly Bear Delisting
September 30, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
State Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released its final EIS proposing a statewide grizzly management plan.
Read MoreIf Grizzlies Delisted, Here's What Montana Plans to do
April 3, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
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
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
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 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 MoreWhat it means to stand at the Crossroads of the West
July 20, 2023
In her latest book, "True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America," Betsy Gaines Quammen takes a deep look into the myths of the West and how we our future lies in the balance
Read MoreThis ‘Bearish’ Economy Is One Most States Would Love To Have
July 14, 2023
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 MoreIn Montana, Four Different Polls Say Citizens Seriously Unhappy About Sprawl
July 5, 2023
North of Yellowstone, no-zoning signs fly like protest flags but residents of beautiful Park County are deeply concerned lack of planning is causing the loss of places they love
Read MoreHeadwaters' Report Highlights Downsides Of So-Called Green Lifestyle Economy
June 24, 2023
Environmentalists often condemn resource extraction, but is the 'natural amenity economy' built on industrial recreation, tourism and real estate sales better for wildlife?
Read MoreTo Stop A Grizzly And How Bear Spray Saved A Life
June 6, 2023
When a grizzly bear charged Keegan David, he had seconds to
react. He shared his story with Mountain Journal.
Famous Jackson Hole Grizzly 399 Wows Again, But Now What?
May 18, 2023
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
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 MoreProtected Islands In The Stream Help Keep Mighty Yellowstone Wild
March 15, 2023
Investing in nature = smart ecosystem thinking: Beartooth Group and state of Montana preserve pair of wildlife-rich islands that now provides legal access to those who savor Yellowstone River by boat
Read MoreMontana, In The Wake Of 'Yellowstone' and 'A River Runs Through It'
February 27, 2023
Thirty years after Norman Maclean's novella was brought to big screen, many are lamenting how it, and the TV melodrama 'Yellowstone' have fueled an inundation of western Montana
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