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Even One Is Too Many

To fill a quota based on a deeper purpose we know not what, Yellowstone Wolf 1273M was "harvested" when he wandered out of the park into Montana. Career scientists John and Colleen Marzluff offer this remembrance of the Rescue Creek Pack elder

When Growth Is No Longer Progress

Luther Propst says we need to stop averting our eyes away from the obvious ongoing loss of Greater Yellowstone's natural character. And start having adult conversations. This Teton County Commissioner is one of the few demonstrating leadership

Lead Is Poisoning Us, Our Wildlife And Is A Stain On Our Outdoor Heritage

In this essay for Writers on the Range, Ted Kerasote, a lifelong sportsman and Wyoming resident, makes the case for why toxic ammunition needs to go when alternatives are available

As Washington Abandons Protecting Our Streams And Wetlands, Montana Must Step Up

Water is our lifeblood in the West and William Kleindl, a nationally-known scientist, says we need to treat it with the preciousness it deserves. A lot is now at stake

Where They Had Every Reason Not To

The notion of having a single day of remembrance in recognizing twelve millennia of continuous, diverse and still-evolving heritage seems silly. And that some would try to delegitimize "Indigenous People's Day" says a lot. Brad Orsted's column is one of gratitude to Crow friends for helping him let go of pain

Mauling The Law That Rescued American Grizzlies

The Endangered Species Act has been a beacon for wildlife conservation in the world, reviving bald eagles, grizzlies, and wolves. Now Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik, head of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is helping to destroy it. For whom is he an advocate?

A Legacy Of Wilderness Protection Runs Through Montana—But Not Always 

Dorothy Bradley, whose father was a defender of wilderness and knew many of the conservation giants, wonders aloud about Ryan Zinke's true intent. Is it to protect wildlands or carve more up?

Welcome To Mitakuye Oyasin Mountain

John Potter returns with another cartoon exclusively for Yellowstonian and it drives home the universal truth of sentience on the planet. If you're not familiar with "mitakuye oyasin," look it up and become enlightened

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

Data Centers In The Northern Rockies: Who Will They Benefit, What Could They Harm?

Anne Hedges, who leads the Montana Environmental Information Center, explains what’s at stake for states known for their famous water. Her concerns are reflected in new national poll
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