Metamorphosis: When Prominent Users Of Nature Become Advocates For Its Protection

September 19, 2019

by Jordan Payne

A young environmental writer interviews two heroes, Conrad Anker and Craig Mathews, about their own evolution as defenders

On Sacred Autumn Sundays

September 10, 2019

by Todd Wilkinson

Mike Person, a Montana-born lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, finds peace where trout dwell

It's Time To Get The Lead Out Of Hunting Ammo

September 5, 2019

by Franz Camenzind

Eliminating lead bullets isn't anti-hunting, experts say; it's being pro-human and wildlife health. Franz Camenzind asks: what sportsman would be opposed to that?

Cam Sholly's Agenda For Safeguarding Yellowstone

June 10, 2019

by Todd Wilkinson

New superintendent of America's oldest national park lays out priorities, discussing everything from grizzlies, wolves and bison to snarled road traffic and other threats

John Heyneman Returns To Home Range

April 1, 2019

by Thomas Rozwadowski

Wyoming rancher Heyneman, who grew up near Fishtail, Montana, has a personal family connection to the legendary Padlock Ranch and once left a big impression on Wallace Stegner

Is American Prairie Reserve Taking The West Back To The Future?

March 25, 2019

by Shawn Regan

With a grand vision for rewilding native species in eastern Montana, APR is spurring a huge debate over bison, private property rights, federalism and the survival of rural communities

Can Greater Yellowstone’s Wildlife Survive Industrial Strength Recreation?

March 6, 2019 // development, Outdoor Recreation, The New West, Wildlife

by Todd Wilkinson

A contrast between two different organizations—one devoted to tackling real issues shaping our region, the other running away from hard discussions about growing impacts of industrial-strength recreation

Wallowing Unhappily In Yellowstone

February 25, 2019 // Bison, Yellowstone

by Sean Cummings

Cursed cars: a Millennial tourist, among the record-breaking masses, admits to being profoundly disappointed by his front country experience in America's first national park

The Artful Angler

January 23, 2019

by Bill Lombardi

Life after government: Mike Gurnett celebrates wildlife in metal after being a spokesman for the natural world

A Death Of Ethics: Is Hunting Destroying Itself?

December 12, 2018 // Hunting, Wildlife

by Todd Wilkinson

From killing baboon families to staging predator-killing contests, hunters stand accused of violating the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Now they’re being called out by their own.