The Eastern Shoshone Tribe in Wyoming will
use the federal funding to expand bison habitat and research.
All Stories
A Life With Wolves
December 18, 2024 // Book Review
Biologist’s debut memoir weaves gripping adventure into a conservation success story.
Read MoreTiny Trouble in Microplastics
December 13, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Outdoor and camping gear’s
push to stay light and dry leaves it exposed to big health risks.
Read MoreTo Honor Bear 399, Limit Traffic and Development
December 12, 2024 // OPINION: Op-ed
Unchecked growth and exploding driving rates are endangering Greater
Yellowstone’s wildlife. It’s time to take the crisis seriously.
Environmental Groups Challenge Federal Logging Project in Western Montana
December 10, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Clark Fork Face Project in Montana’s Garnet Range prompts lawsuit against BLM over wildlife habitat concerns.
Read MoreThe Man Behind the Snowpack
December 3, 2024 // MoJo Interview
Eric Larson knows how critical water is in the West. As
winters get warmer, the snowpack data Larson and his colleagues collect may benefit
everything from ranchers and climate scientists to reservoir managers and wildlife.
The Search for Meaning. Hint: It’s not Something we Find
November 27, 2024 // OPINION: Column
In times of
despair, we have a choice. Let’s choose wisely this holiday season.
USDA’s Wildlife Services Under Microscope for Killing Grizzlies
November 25, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Montana federal judge rules the agency violated NEPA, orders EIS to analyze how its wildlife management practices
affect grizzly bear connectivity.
High Density of Free-Roaming Horses Linked to Decline of Greater Sage-Grouse
November 19, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
A recent study explores the detrimental
effects of large horse populations on chicks and juvenile birds.
Montana Free Press and Mountain Journal Join Forces
November 18, 2024 // MoJo News
Editors emphasize power of collaboration to bolster reach, impact. MTFP's acquisition of MoJo amplifies public-interest journalism in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Read MoreCWD Detected in Ruby Mountains and Flathead Valley
November 11, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Montana FWP urges hunters urged to help track and mitigate spread of deadly chronic wasting disease.
Read MoreThe Battle Over Grizzlies and Grazing in Paradise
November 4, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Nine
conservation groups file lawsuit against USFS in federal court, claiming grazing allotments in Paradise Valley could
affect grizzly bear survival and connectivity.
The Halloween Forest
October 31, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
As the seasons change, life and death can blur illuminating
the magic of nature in the pale moonlight of Halloween in Greater Yellowstone.
The Mother We Shared: Reflections on the Life of Bear 399
October 30, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
An author and first responder weighs
the magnitude of the impact 399 had on her enamored followers, and examines how
we can bridge the gap for bears and other wildlife as we walk forward without
the Queen of the Tetons.