Critiquing the Emperor in Grizzly Country

May 23, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Biologist David Mattson remembered for career of iconoclastic science on predators.

Wyoming Wildlife: Game and Fish Releases Revised Fencing Guide

May 21, 2025 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

Countless miles of fencing across the West can cause barriers for wildlife migrations

Third edition of landowner handbook reflects updates in research and wildlife-friendly fencing options.

The Phantom of the Rockies

May 13, 2025 // FEATURE

by Benjamin Alva Polley

Between human development, a warming climate and battles to remain on the endangered species list, the rare wolverine faces stiff challenges

Chasing wolverines on and off the endangered species list.

A Case of Mistaken Identity? Some Hunters are Confusing Grizzlies with Black Bears

April 28, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Madison Dapcevich

While some black bears and grizzly bears look decidedly different, some can be similar colors and sizes. Nevertheless, hunters mistaking grizzlies for black bears say they can do better.

Over the last decade, more than a dozen Greater Yellowstone grizzlies have been killed by hunters who say they mistook them for black bears.

As CWD Spreads, Elk Occupancy Agreements Give Wyoming Elk Room to Roam

April 23, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Sophie Tsairis

Wyoming has a century-old tradition sustaining of elk on feedgrounds. Meanwhile, chronic wasting disease cases are increasing.

Wildlife managers say winter range agreements may be one pathway to reducing deadly disease transmission among elk on feedgrounds.

Rejecting Despair in the Arms of Nature

April 22, 2025 // OPINION: Column

by Susan Marsh

A mountain chickadee celebrates spring in Greater Yellowstone

In an effort to rise above a vicious news cycle, incessant politics and threats to our wildlife and public lands, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh seeks solace in nature and good friends.

Montana Updates Wolf Management Playbook as Hunting Bills Advance

April 3, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Sophie Tsairis

Wolves on the move in Yellowstone National Park

Wildlife managers release first wolf management plan in 22 years, set minimum baseline population to 450.

Federal NIH Cuts Hit Greater Yellowstone Disease Research

April 2, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

A tick comparison: The smaller deer tick, right, can carry Lyme disease. NIH confirmed in February the first deer tick in Montana

Lab workers studying tick expansion lose staff, resources involved in Lyme, chronic wasting disease, coronavirus research and related threats.

Inside the Battle Over the ESA

March 31, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Since the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973, has it been a winning or losing proposition? It depends on who you ask.

Wolves Need Federal Protection to Survive

March 24, 2025 // OPINION: Op-ed

by Writers on the Range

Bumper stickers supported by the anti-wolf contingent read, "Smoke a pack a day"

As wildlife proponents in January celebrated the 30th anniversary of wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone National Park, wolves remain under fire.

How Deep Does It Go? Future of Area Water Monitoring in Question

March 21, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

The future of Greater Yellowstone water monitoring USGS performs may be in jeopardy

With USGS offices in Greater Yellowstone among dozens of regional government buildings on the chopping block, DOGE savings efforts leave anglers wondering if streamflow monitors will survive.