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Wildlife

A Who’s Who Of Montana Wildlife Experts Condemn State Wildlife Commission For Black Bear Decision

In unprecedented declaration, over 40 living wildlife scientists sign letter giving Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission failing grade for action on black bear quota

Yellowstonian January 4, 2025

Wildlife

Refusing To Surrender Wild Ground

After a massive RV park was proposed for the middle of the pastoral Madison Valley, a trio of women stepped forward to fight it. Can their group, Preserve Raynolds Pass, serve as inspiration for frustrated citizens dealing with growth issues in other valleys?

Yellowstonian December 3, 2024

Wildlife

Talking Bruins And Lobos With Servheen And Smith

What are the major issues facing grizzlies and wolves? We have the recording of what scientists Chris Servheen and Doug Smith said at Yellowstonian-sponsored events in Bozeman and Missoula

Yellowstonian November 30, 2024

Difference Makers

Breathe, Deep, Let The Essence Of Yellowstone In

No time for hibernation, we’re entering a season of deep reflection on what matters and one meditation might be on our relationship with nature. A short documentary from The Guardian features Yellowstone winterkeeper Steven Fuller now in his last year of a half-century tenure. Enjoy.

Yellowstonian November 6, 2024

Opinion

Some Prominent Park County Residents Want More Wilderness In Gallatins

List includes well-known elected officials, scientists, wildlife advocates and businesspeople

Yellowstonian August 28, 2024

Opinion

Greater Yellowstone Coalition Plan For Gallatin Range Draws Flack From Many Of Its Alumni

More than two dozen former staff and board members, including former superintendent of Yellowstone Park, say GYC’s bill to protect Gallatins and their world-class wildlife falls far short

Yellowstonian August 28, 2024

Art

Lobo 21: Forever In Bronze

George Bumann, a Gardiner, Montana naturalist, sculptor and author, riffs on his inspiration behind an homage to Yellowstone Wolf 21, departed alpha of the Druid Pack

Yellowstonian July 16, 2024

Wildlife

Stegner’s “Wilderness Letter” Still Rings True

In 1960, Wallace Stegner wrote about the enduring importance of wilderness in the modern world. He called wilderness “the geography of hope” and today it’s more vital than ever for wildlife

Yellowstonian July 11, 2024

Wildlife

Wildlife Remain Ensnared In Backward Thinking That Defies Reason

A veteran Canadian wildlife manager condemns snaring on both sides of the border. Dwight Rodtka says practice poses grave threats to grizzlies and human pets

Yellowstonian June 11, 2024

Community

Why Greater Yellowstone’s Wildlife Migrations Matter—To Nature, America And The World

Landslide on Teton Pass brings traumatic disruption to people needing to move between Jackson Hole and Idaho. It’s a vivid parallel of what happens to animals losing passageways they need to survive

Yellowstonian June 7, 2024