I was born and raised in the Colorado Rockies, where I roamed the wild, open space around my childhood home. I woke many dawns to the trumpet-like calls of rutting … Read more
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A Shining Jewel: El Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts are celebrating the designation of America’s newest national monument – the 240,000-acre El Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico. The ink is still … Read more
Water and Wildlife Shouldn’t Mix with Oil and Gas
“It’s possible we may have dodged a bullet this time, but this should be seen as a wake-up call.” That’s the reaction of National Wildlife Federation attorney Michael Saul to … Read more
Black-footed Ferrets — Will They be the Comeback Kits?
The black-footed ferret has gone from near oblivion to the brink of recovery in about three decades. The lithe, little weasel with the bandit-like mask was thought to be extinct until … Read more
Students and Conservation Groups Forging Partnerships for Wildlife
Guest blog post by Ashley Rust and John Gale. Great opportunities abound to become involved in important, local on-the-ground wildlife habitat projects. Meaningful project options in most areas are right in … Read more
Let’s Talk Turkey: The History of a Wild Icon in America
The turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of wildlife conservation’s greatest success stories. Unlike the accomplishment of cooking up a delicious stuffed turkey for Thanksgiving, this success story is about wild … Read more
Restoring Buffalo to their Home on the Range
Yesterday, I drove a thousand miles across the Great Plains and saw not a single buffalo. I did see domestic cows and sheep, coal-fired power plants and wind farms, miles … Read more
Fall Elk Viewing on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
September marks the time of year when lush river bottoms along the Missouri River in north-central Montana are transformed into their annual splendor. In the late afternoon hours on the … Read more
