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?
All Stories
A Tale of Two Revivals: How Yellowstone Helped Return Wolves to Colorado
March 31, 2024 // NEWS: Feature
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The Complex and Confounding Task of Wrangling America’s Wild Horses
March 7, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
As
management agencies wrangle with wild horse management, advocates, nonprofits
and the general public are pushing back.
50 Years: How the Endangered Species Act Influenced Greater Yellowstone
January 2, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Endangered Species Act, Mountain Journal looks at the landmark legislation’s
impact on some of Greater Yellowstone’s keystone species.
After 20 Years of Lawsuits, Wolverine Listed as Threatened
December 7, 2023 // NEWS: Dispatch
Wolverines face numerous threats and only 300 exist in the Lower 48. Now that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed them under the Endangered Species Act, wolverine supporters are finally notching a win.
Read MoreDan Stahler: Yellowstone Wolf Project's New Alpha
October 27, 2023 // MoJo Profile
The new lead biologist for the Yellowstone Wolf Project has big shoes to fill. He’s taking cues on resilience from mentors, science and the wildlife he studies.
Read MoreA 'Greater Yellowstone National Park': Is It So Far-Fetched?
August 8, 2023
To save America's most iconic wildlife ecosystem, two prominent conservationists say in this op-ed that today's epic challenges must be met with grander bolder thinking. If not this, then what?
Read MoreRick Bass: Let The Yaak Be Another Momentus First In American Conservation
July 25, 2023
In this guest essay, the writer suggests that protecting old growth trees in the Kootenai could establish Montana as a national reference in confronting climate change
Read MoreIn Marley's Memory, He Chooses Survival
June 12, 2023
After suffering the devastating loss of his young daughter, Brad Orsted fell into bleak darkness—then the grizzly-inhabited wild country of Greater Yellowstone led him back into the light
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.
Three Dead Griz Raise More Doubts About States' Ability To Manage Bruins
May 11, 2023
In op-ed, wildlife advocate Doug Peacock says Idaho incident points to serious flaws with alleged commitment to bear recovery. Save the Yellowstone Grizzly plans lawsuit
Read MoreIn Jackson Hole, Good News About CWD—For Now
March 5, 2023
Senior biologist with National Elk Refuge says Chronic Wasting Disease hasn't shown up there yet. But any sense of solace is probably short lived
Read More'Yellowstone Summit' Delivers Magic Of Yellowstone Up Close And Personal
February 12, 2023
Wolves, grizzlies, bison, fine art, indigenous history, exploration tips and Bob Landis footage part of stellar virtual lineup Feb. 23-26
Read MoreHow Bills To Stop Killing Coyotes With Snowmobiles Went Down In Flames
January 19, 2023
Former Montana lawmaker
questions what kind of religious people who worship Creator would condone torturing
living products of creation?
'Real' Wolves, Yellowstone and Humans’ Place in the Discussion Revealed at ‘Night of the Wolves’
January 12, 2023
MoJo hosts three preeminent wolf experts at The Ellen Theatre, bestows first-ever Conservation Courage awards at sold-out event
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