A
coalition of Western environmentalists seeks renewed endangered species status
for western gray wolves.
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A Tale of Three Roads: Yellowstone Weighs Options for North Entrance
March 1, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
![The North Entrance Road in Yellowstone sustained significant damage in June 2022 flooding](/content/articles/ic_1709334573_400x300_true.jpg)
Severe flooding in June 2022 wiped out Yellowstone
National Park’s North Entrance Road. The park built a temporary fix. Now
officials seek public input for a permanent solution.
GUEST LETTER: FWP Misses the Mark on Grizzly Delisting
February 28, 2024 // OPINION: Guest Letter
![Grizzly bears are facing the possibility of being delisted. Are the states ready?](/content/articles/ic_1709154213_400x300_true.jpg)
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 MoreMeet me in Fairyland
February 27, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
![The "Totem Forest" of Fairyland Basin in all its magic](/content/articles/ic_1709077647_400x300_true.jpg)
In his latest essay, MoJo contributor Todd Burritt examines nature, friendship and the enduring magic of
Yellowstone's backcountry.
As Wildfire Season Looms, Firefighters Battle Low Pay and Low Snow
February 20, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
![Wildland firefighters on their commute to the office](/content/articles/ic_1708458617_400x300_true.jpg)
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.
Premiere of the Queen
February 15, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
![As a 25-year-old mother in 2020, Grizzly 399 emerged from hibernation with four cubs](/content/articles/ic_1708039782_400x300_true.jpg)
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
![Nature and a harsh reality of an ecosystem at work captured in photographs in Yellowstone National Park](/content/articles/ic_1708033924_400x300_true.jpg)
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.
Why are bighorn and domestic sheep hanging out? Here's why we should care.
February 14, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
![The bacteria M. ovi causes mild symptoms in domestic sheep, but can be fatal to bighorns](/content/articles/ic_1707950874_400x300_true.jpg)
A respiratory illness common in domestic sheep can devastate wild bighorn sheep herds. In a quest to minimize transmission, a
pair of MSU researchers is leading a study to identify how wild and domestic
sheep interact.
How Irrigation Harms (or Helps) Streamflows in the West
February 9, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
![You can see all the wildlife Yellowstone offers when you visit the Yellowstone River delta](/content/articles/ic_1707521130_400x300_true.jpg)
A new study used 35
years of data to qualify the impacts of irrigation on river basins across the western
U.S. to better inform future management decisions. As it turns out, it’s
complicated.
The Heartbeat of Wild Places
February 4, 2024 // Feature story
![Mountain King: If you lock eyes with this guy, you'll want some distance between you](/content/articles/ic_1707085107_400x300_true.jpg)
Deep in the wildest terrain in the Rockies, a mysterious discovery tells the story of a battle between Montana's most lethal predators. And why we need them on the landscape.
Read MorePair of Wildlife Diseases Detected in Montana Birds
February 2, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
![Mourning doves and Eurasian collared doves are susceptible to the disease PPMV](/content/articles/ic_1706920196_400x300_true.jpg)
Recent avian flu and pigeon
paramyxovirus detections prompted FWP to issue a statement last month informing residents to be aware and diligent if they find dead birds.
Forests of Immortal Stories
January 31, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
![Old-growth forests, whether in large continuous stands or scattered pockets, have long found refuge in Greater Yellowstone](/content/articles/ic_1706719978_400x300_true.jpg)
In her latest essay, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh writes how ancient trees draw human love in Greater Yellowstone and across the globe.
Read MoreMontana Files Intent to Sue Over Listing Wolverines Under ESA
January 29, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
![Wolverines were listed as "threatened" last November. Now, Montana plans to sue.](/content/articles/ic_1706571742_400x300_true.jpg)
The 15-page letter of intent to sue US Fish
and Wildlife Service comes on heels of November 2023 decision to list wolverines
as ‘threatened.’
Wolves: Love Them or Hate Them?
January 24, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
![A recent study indicates that tolerance for wolves in Montana has grown since 2012](/content/articles/ic_1706123741_400x300_true.jpg)
Results from a recent survey by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the University of Montana finds growing
tolerance toward wolves among state residents.