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If 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 MoreBanishing the Tukudika
March 10, 2024 // FEATURE: History

In 1879, Yellowstone
superintendent Philetus Norris made a fateful call that epitomized the park’s
relationship with Indigenous people—and thus with the world.
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
Of Wolves and Wildness
February 15, 2024 // Photo Essay

In the wilds of Yellowstone, a photographer captured a mighty standoff,
an illustration in imagery of the beauty and unforgiving reality of a cyclical
ecosystem.
Where the Rudder Meets the Road
December 22, 2023 // NEWS: Feature

In his
new book, Crossings, author Ben Goldfarb charts a course through the
complicated intersection of roads and ecology.
Guardrails on Growth in Paradise
December 18, 2023 // NEWS: Dispatch

As
land-use conflicts near a tipping point in Paradise Valley and surrounding locales, Park County Commissioners vote to
update the county's Growth Policy
The Past 30 Years in Yellowstone, Part 2: Dan Wenk
November 6, 2023 // Interview Series

In Part 2 of our interview series with the past four superintendents of America's first national park, Dan Wenk recalls the joy and challenges in running Yellowstone, and his controversial departure.
Read MoreThe Past 30 Years in Yellowstone, Part 1: Cameron Sholly
October 24, 2023 // Interview Series

In the first of this MoJo interview series with four superintendents of America’s first national park, Cam Sholly discusses wildlife, visitation, Covid and the 2022 floods
Mapping Our Values
October 20, 2023 // NEWS: Dispatch

With 122,000 residents, Gallatin County is the fastest growing county in Montana. A working group recently unveiled its Sensitive Lands Protection Plan aiming to guide county growth.
Read MoreWeighing new options for Yellowstone bison, NPS records 12,500 comments
October 5, 2023 // NEWS: Dispatch

Deadline for public comment on new bison management plan is Oct. 10
Read MoreMembers Of 'Buffalo Nation' In Yellowstone Deserve Better Treatment
August 1, 2023

Jaedin Medicine Elk (Northern Cheyenne) says the scene that played out just beyond Yellowstone's border with bison this year needs fixing, not a portrayal of it being a rousing success
Read MoreBear 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 MoreWho Really Is Footing The Tab For Wildlife Conservation In The West?
July 25, 2023

For decades, hunters and anglers have claimed they're the economic bulwarks for protecting species. But is it true? Also: Is it time that outdoor recreation users be asked to pay taxes on gear?
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