wildlife

A bear and a wolf compete over dinner in Yellowstone National Park.

A trails project planned in Seeley Lake has raised the concerns of some area residents, and Missoula County this week took steps to assuage their concerns.

Conservation groups challenged the federal government, saying it was using unproven methods at the risk of several endangered species.

Rick Graetz writes, "Protecting these lands isn't just about the environment; it’s about safeguarding our quality of life and our fundamental freedom to roam."

After a warm winter and early spring, bears are definitely out and about. Fortunately for them, the final phase of Missoula’s Bear Buffer Zone garbage ordinance just kicked in.

State and tribal officials counted a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs, including 23 breeding pairs at the end 2025, according to a new report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Sara Johnson writes, "No future logging projects should be allowed to go forward on the Flathead National Forest until the agency provides valid conservation strategies for old growth-associated wildlife."

Just 22 species were added to the federally protected list under Trump’s first term and zero have been added in his second term, data reveals

The University of Montana’s top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program recently named Heather Johnson the new Boone and Crockett Professor of Wildlife Conservation.

Montana doesn’t fall under the jurisdiction of the 10th Circuit Court, which decided a Wyoming corner crossing case in favor of hunters last year.