The
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act could permanently raise federal
firefighter salaries. But even if Congress can pass it, the proposed
legislation still isn’t a perfect fix.
All Stories
As Wildfire Season Looms, Firefighters Battle Low Pay and Low Snow
February 20, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
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Premiere 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
Forests of Immortal Stories
January 31, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
In her latest essay, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh writes how ancient trees draw human love in Greater Yellowstone and across the globe.
Read MoreA Remarkable Year
December 26, 2023 // OPINION: Essay
In her poignant essay, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh reminds us of the important things in life as she reflects on the past year: to be bold, to be gracious, and to remember that the more we give, the more we receive.
Read MoreNew Research Suggests Montana FWP Wolf Count High
December 14, 2023 // NEWS: Feature
Bozeman-based researcher says agency's model for counting wolves is wrong. FWP disagrees citing a lack of peer review.
Read MoreOutrage in Wyoming Erupts Over Public-Land Auction
December 6, 2023 // OPINION: Op-ed
A pristine piece of public land within Grand Teton National Park is on the auction block. It could go to the highest bidder Dec. 7.
Read MoreWill Wolverines be Listed Under Endangered Species Act?
November 21, 2023 // NEWS: In Short
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will make a determination about listing Lower 48 wolverines by Nov. 27
Read MoreTo Protect a Section of Precious Land
November 3, 2023 // OPINION: Essay
Why would Wyoming put a
wildlife-rich 640-acre land parcel up for auction? Hint: Big money.
Dayton Duncan on Tragedy, Hope and Duality in New PBS Doc ‘The American Buffalo’
October 15, 2023 // MoJo Interview
The acclaimed writer and filmmaker discusses his latest collaboration, "The American Buffalo," a two-part film with Ken Burns premiering on PBS Oct. 16 and 17
Read MoreA Small Exercise in Hope for Greater Yellowstone
October 9, 2023 // Opinion
In trying to rid an area of invasive plants, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh explains how even small acts of conservation count
Read MoreIn Memory of Greater Yellowstone Conservation Leader Hank Phibbs
October 6, 2023 // News
Phibbs was a deft attorney, gifted musician, avid outdoorsman and longtime advocate of Greater Yellowstone
Read MoreFinding our MoJo
October 2, 2023
As Mountain Journal ramps up coverage, a letter from its Interim Executive Director and Managing Editor
Read MoreMOJO RISING
September 21, 2023
A letter to readers from the Mountain Journal Board of Directors
Read MoreMontana’s Climate Kids Should Adopt Wildlife As Their Mascot
July 23, 2023
Citing the state constitution, young people in Montana sued the state over climate change. Win or lose, wildlife conservation would strengthen their case with the public
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