How Irrigation Harms (or Helps) Streamflows in the West

February 9, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Julia Barton

You can see all the wildlife Yellowstone offers when you visit the Yellowstone River delta

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

by Benjamin Alva Polley

Mountain King: If you lock eyes with this guy, you'll want some distance between you

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.

Forests of Immortal Stories

January 31, 2024 // OPINION: Essay

by Susan Marsh

Old-growth forests, whether in large continuous stands or scattered pockets, have long found refuge in Greater Yellowstone

In her latest essay, MoJo columnist Susan Marsh writes how ancient trees draw human love in Greater Yellowstone and across the globe.

Wolves: Love Them or Hate Them?

January 24, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Julia Barton

A recent study indicates that tolerance for wolves in Montana has grown since 2012

Results from a recent survey by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the University of Montana finds growing tolerance toward wolves among state residents.

Call of the Mild

January 23, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch

by David Tucker

Need snow? An unseasonably warm and dry winter thus far has left Greater Yellowstone thirsty

With regional snowpack at record lows and average temperatures well above normal, how are local wildlife coping with the unusual winter?

Homeward Bound

January 19, 2024 // NEWS: Film Review

by Julia Barton

Mule deer migrate hundreds of miles to winter grounds from Grand Teton National Park

A new documentary released by the Wyoming Migration Initiative chronicles the travel and travails of Grand Teton mule deer.

The Past 30 Years in Yellowstone, Part 4: Mike Finley

January 9, 2024 // Interview Series

by Johnathan Hettinger

Mike Finley served the National Park Service for 32 years, including a trifecta of superintendent posts at three national parks

In the final installment of MoJo’s interview series with four Yellowstone superintendents, Mike Finley pulls no punches discussing the issues in our national parks.

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.

Where the Rudder Meets the Road

December 22, 2023 // NEWS: Feature

by John Clayton

Our roads have disrupted wildlife migrations and ecosystems in ways we didn’t understand when we built them

In his new book, Crossings, author Ben Goldfarb charts a course through the complicated intersection of roads and ecology.

Two Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds in Limbo Amid CWD Concerns

December 21, 2023 // NEWS: In Short

by Julia Barton

Wyoming Game and Fish manages 22 elk feedgrounds across the state

As Wyoming Game and Fish assesses the viability of two Wyoming elk feedgrounds, concerns over the spread of chronic wasting disease at forefront.

The 'Unprecedented' Decline of a Wyoming Pronghorn Herd

December 15, 2023 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Kylie Mohr

Heavy snows, coupled with a lethal bacteria rare to Wyoming, hit the state's Sublette pronghorn herd hard last winter

A brutal winter and rare respiratory bacteria killed thousands of pronghorn on one of the nation's longest migration routes. Now what?

Ecocentrism and Anthropocentrism: Where do we Stand in Greater Yellowstone?

December 13, 2023 // OPINION: Essay

by Clint Nagel

Stereotyping wildlife has long led to biophobia and ill-will toward predators

In this guest essay, Clint Nagel examines two world views of humanity’s role on planet Earth. And says the time to support nature and its biodiversity is now.