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Project 2025’s extreme vision for the West

by Michelle Nijhuis and Erin X. Wong July 19, 2024August 9, 2024

The demolition of public lands, water and wildlife protections are part of conservatives’ plan for a second Trump term.

Posted inArticles

Repeal of the Chevron doctrine will have profound consequences for federal rulemaking

by Nick Bowlin, Joaqlin Estus, Natalia Mesa, Kylie Mohr and Erin X. Wong July 15, 2024August 8, 2024

Climate, public lands and tribal law regulations are now likely to face legal challenges.

A black bear in the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
Posted inJanuary 11, 2024: The Creatures in Our Midst

A bear hunt illuminates the complexities of a marriage

by Laureli Ivanoff January 30, 2024February 1, 2024

Will the gift of a significant harvest be individual or shared?

The sun sets over the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted inArticles

The culling of Alaska’s bears and wolves

by Lois Parshley January 18, 2024February 6, 2024

As the state’s wildlife numbers decline, predators are getting the blame. The true threat is much more complex.

Grizzly boars take turns eating a bison carcass in Yellowstone National Park.
Posted inArticles

How grizzly bear poachers are getting away with it

by Ryan Devereaux and Jimmy Tobias December 20, 2023January 31, 2024

Investigation finds that Department of Justice rarely prosecutes grizzly bear killers under the Endangered Species Act.

Posted inOctober 2, 2023: The Dark Side of the Sheepherding Industry

Backscratching bears, seismic singers and happy birthday to Herman the Sturgeon

by Tiffany Midge October 2, 2023January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inArticles

In the Northern Rockies, grizzly bears are on the move

by Gloria Dickie July 10, 2023May 9, 2024

As grizzlies recover, they’re no longer content to roam within the boundaries contrived for them.

Posted inMay 1, 2023: Reemergence

Good drones, coyote living and a cow-chip lottery

by Tiffany Midge May 1, 2023January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inJanuary 1, 2023: Ripple Effects

Toad lickers, bear wrestlers and beard fanciers

by Tiffany Midge January 1, 2023January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inOctober 1, 2022: Making Refuge

Not-murder hornets, sentient chatbots and an AirBearNBear

by Tiffany Midge October 1, 2022January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inArticles

Hungry bears are getting desperate in Montana

by Kylie Mohr September 16, 2022January 24, 2024

A poor berry crop is driving black bears into Missoula. A hot summer might be to blame.

Posted inArticles

Record rainfall, bears and French toast at Anchorage’s new city-sanctioned homeless encampment

by Victoria Petersen August 11, 2022January 24, 2024

A network of mutual aid organizers provides meals and supplies for people experiencing homelessness.

Posted inJuly 1, 2022: Living with Rivers

Out-of-this-world fest; territorial disputes; bear-family affairs

by Tiffany Midge July 1, 2022January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inApril 1, 2022: The Archives Issue

Hungry, habituated bears; viral pirates; truffle snuffers

by Tiffany Midge April 1, 2022January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inFebruary 1, 2022: Essential

Free bird; lost-and-found bear; cowboy pride

by Tiffany Midge February 1, 2022January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inJanuary 1, 2022: Water Rights and Responsibilities

Bye Ye; Denali Uber; Heard transition

by Betsy Marston January 1, 2022January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inDecember 1, 2021: Visions of Wildness

An owl army, a tire-less elk and a minor coup attempt

by Betsy Marston December 1, 2021January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inOctober 1, 2021: In The Graces of Grasses

A recovered sum; a bear with a job; a loss of goofy trees

by Betsy Marston October 1, 2021January 24, 2024

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.

Posted inArticles

Just how fat are the fat bears?

by Kylie Mohr September 29, 2021January 24, 2024

Katmai National Park and Preserve’s famous bears from Fat Bear Week are helping provide some answers.

Posted inSeptember 1, 2021: Where Wolves May Tread

Avocados, ants, aardvarks and us

by Maggie Doherty August 19, 2021January 24, 2024

In his new book, Douglas Chadwick shows how the interconnectedness of all life is the key to inspiring change.

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