Wildlife
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Montana Commission Approves Yellowstone Bison Hunt
For the first time in 15 years, hunters will shoot Yellowstone bison as they exit the park on their seasonal migration into Montana.
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A Week of Critters
Summer is finally here but I didn't think so on our annual camping trip to the Shoshone National Forest.
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Gallatin National Forest Destroyed Files Sought by Bison Advocates
Gallatin National Forest officials have confirmed that they removed and destroyed public records sought by bison advocates in a $13,000,000 land conservation and wildlife protection agreement near Yellowstone National Park.
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Co-existing with the grizzly
Within the next few weeks, wildlife officials will propose that grizzly bears around Yellowstone Park be removed from the Endangered Species Act.
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Buffalo Capture Updates During April
Department of Livestock continue their pursuit against the defenseless buffalo.
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Livestock Agents Slaughter America's Last Buffalo
Early this morning, two horse trailers driven by the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) carried eight of America's last wild genetically pure buffalo to a slaughterhouse after leaving the private residence of Dale Koelzer, while three yearlings were taken to a quarantine facility.
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Wildlife Tales
Wildlife stories and encounters
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Buffalo Hunt Cancelled
Buffalo Field Campaign Applauds Decision to Stop Bison Hunt
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How Will the Buffalo Fare This Winter?
Our new Governor, Brian Schweitzer, said during his campaign that management should be guided by "science, not hyperbole", and that the DOL is "ill-equipped" to manage buffalo in Montana. This might be good news to bison who wander out of Yellowstone Park.
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Delisting the Grizzly
Can the grizzly bear continue to recover if removed from the endangered species list?
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An Unexpected Guest
We had an unexpected guest greet us through-out the week - even one night as the fire was being doused and the lantern flickered off.
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Shoshone National Forest
I recently returned from my annual camping trip enjoying the sights and sounds that the Shoshone National Forest holds.
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Camping With Wildlife
Camping with wildlife in Montana.
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Buffalo Advocate Prevents the Capture of 50 Buffalo
24 year-old Akiva Silver disrupted the Montana Department of Livestock's (DOL) plans to capture buffalo today by perching himself upon a platform suspended from a 45-foot pole (monopod) erected in the Horse Butte buffalo trap.
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The Buffalo Saga Continues (updated 3/4)
Yellowstone Slaughter continues as Buffalo are being captured.
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Wild Buffalo Shot Near Gardiner
Agents of the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) shot a bull buffalo this morning north of Gardiner.
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DOL's 2003-2004 slaughter season has begun
Montana Department of Livestock Shoots Bull Buffalo on Yellowstone National Park Boundary.
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Take a Trip on the Wildside
It's easy enough to imagine what wild animals may be doing, but it's more fun to watch them on a live cam.
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Moose Adventure
I wouldn't exactly call it an adventure but it was the year for the moose on our recent camping trip.
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Encounters...Not This Time
Last summer we were greeted with several sightings which made this trips nighttime sleeping confusing. No noises that awaken a person in fright thinking a bear is sniffing at the door wanting the smores that were still stuck to our mouths.
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The Great Outdoors
Summer is upon us and for most, like me, that means escaping to the great outdoors.
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Capturing Wildlife and Nature
Viewing nature is incredible but so is capturing the unexpected on film that you can view forever.
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The Slaughter Begins Once Again (updated 3/6)
Updates to the most recent slaughter of Yellowstone Bison from the Buffalo Field Campaign.
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Department of Livestock Captures Two Buffalo; One Escapes
Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) agents captured two bull bison yesterday afternoon and attempted to capture a third this morning.
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Onward to Independence Part 2
The journey to Independence by miners and settlers was not an easy task at times. Many peculiar characters convened in this town.
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Onward to Independence Part 1
There is more to the wilderness than just wildlife, wildflowers and snow capped mountain peaks. The wilderness holds many hidden splendors. The trail you walk on, the river you fish, the road you travel, all possess history.
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As Winter Approaches
Winter is slowly closing in but for the bison, it's a rapid death sentence.
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Close Encounters of the Wild Part 2
Once again I was able to retreat to the great outdoors. Only this time, there was just one encounter.
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Close Encounters of the Wild
My encounters of nature last month will forever be engraved in my mind, especially a very close encounter - but that was day 3.
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Spring is here and the bison are migrating back into the park
Bison are migrating back into Yellowstone and given some breathing room by the courts.
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April Buffalo Updates
Buffalo updates for April from the Buffalo Field Campaign.
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Seven bison captured at Horse Butte
Eleven agents from the Montana Department of
Livestock (MDOL), Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park hazed seven bison from the Madison River and captured them at the Horse Butte capture facility this morning.
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9 Bison Captured, Operation Violates Forest Plan
Montana DOL and Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Violate Gallatin Forest Plan in Capture of 9 Bison near Yellowstone.(updated 3/6)
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Three Wild Buffalo Captured
Three bull bison were the focus of a Montana
Department of Livestock (DOL) operation on the Gallatin National Forest.
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Wildlife Stories
Humorous, interesting and bizarre wildlife stories.
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Montana Department of Livestock Shoots First Wild Buffalo
A majestic bull buffalo was shot today on Forest Service land (Red Canyon) outside of West Yellowstone, Montana. (New updates Dec 7)
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Hunter kills bear cub rescued from fire
The bear cub rescued during Montana's summer of fire was killed by a hunter.
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Senate to Vote on Drilling in Arctic
Some senators are arguing that we should allow drilling in the refuge as part of a national response to the terrible events of September 11.
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Line of Fire Once Again
The wildfires burning are just a repeat of last year's devasting turmoil across the West.
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Montana Department of Livestock sued
Montana Department of Livestock sued for illegally withholding public records.
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You are the Visitor in Their Environment
Approaching wildlife can be dangerous so why take the chance.
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Wildlife Stories
Humorous, interesting and bizarre wildlife stories.
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On The Prowl: Will the Grizzly Return?
A plan involving local citizens in the reintroduction of grizzlies may be scraped by the Bush Administration.
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Pack Populations Grow and So Does the Debate
Wolves are stirring up debate in Yellowstone National Park.
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Bear Cub Ready To Return To The Wild
Montana's famous bear cub who was burned by the wildfires last summer is ready to be released back into the wild.
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Slick Spills
How does oil affect shorelines, water and animals?
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Interagency Bison Management Plan
The Montana State Department of Livestock and the Montana
Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks released the Interagency Bison Management Plan for The State of Montana and Yellowstone National Park.
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Animals Of Christmas
The real reindeer of Christmas
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The Arctic Refuge Under Attack
The Arctic Refuge is being sought after by big oil companies and The Wilderness Society wants this majestic place to become a National Monument and not a drilling field.
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Honor the Earth Tour
Concert Tour Calls for Environmental Justice for Native People
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Line of Fire
What once was a blanket of green and beauty, is now blackened with ash
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Dolphins and Humans
Dolphin and human interaction
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Serenity
Getting out in nature
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Hidden Beauty
The hidden beauty within Yellowstone National Park
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Conservation Action Network
Saving the Earth
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Thanks From The Buffalo
National Week of Action for the Buffalo
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Down Under With The Koala
Down Under with the cuddly Koala
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Wolves Can Stay
An appeals court has ruled that the Wolves can stay!
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Most bison were brucellosis-free
Most bison were brucellosis-free...samples from 3 years evaluated by lab.
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Down Under With Australia's Wildlife
The first in a series of articles on the many endangered mammals inhabiting Australia
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Poached Buffalo
The man who contracts with the State of Montana for the Duck Creek bison capture facility, poaches buffalo on his land.
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Living Planet and Global 200
Three world renowned photographers have come together to show the beauty of nature to the world.
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Vietnamese Javan Rhino - Once Thought To Be Extinct
Once thought to be extinct,the Vietnamese javan rhino has been captured on film
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Natural Musk Endangers Musk Deer Population
Demand for musk takes toll on population
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Wild Net World
Visit the web for wildlife adventures.
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River Projects Threaten Wildlife
Changing rivers threatens wildlife habitat
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Buffalo Field Campaign Vows To Protect Newborns
Pregnant females and calves die at the hands of the DOL
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Buffalo Walkers
Marchers walk more than 500 miles from Rapid City, S.D. opposing buffalo slayings
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I Am The Eagle
The Majestic Eagle
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The Slaughter Continues
The Slaughter Continues on the Yellowstone Bison
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Global Impacts
Global impacts on wildlife and the planet
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Where Will The Buffalo Roam? Part II
Rosalie Little Thunder shares her words about the buffalo.
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| Creating Wildlife Habitats In Your Own Backyard |
| Poaching - A Cry From The Wild |
| The Deer Family - Part II |
| The Deer Family - Part 1 |
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King of the Forest
wildlife, endangered species, habitats,
wildlife refuge
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| Where Will The Buffalo Roam? Bison and Brucellosis |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation and Refuges |
| The Mysterious Predator |
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