science-based management

Jul 13 2026

The Living Legacy of Yellowstone’s 1090F

In Yellowstone, winter is an editor. Snow closes old trails, wind erases yesterday’s tracks, and entire lives can disappear into the white without ceremony. Yet for nearly twelve years, one wolf has continued to leave her mark across this landscape.
Jun 09 2026

The Path of the Pronghorn and the Power of Perseverance

A good thing happened in Wyoming, and amid so much difficult news about wildlife and public lands, it is worth pausing to recognize it. This moment reminds us that persistence matters.
May 18 2026

The Burden of Proof: Commercial Fur Trapping Is Not “Science-Based” Just Because We Say It Is

Supporters of commercial fur trapping often present it as practical and science-based. They argue it is regulated, sustainable, humane under modern standards, and a necessary wildlife management tool.
May 04 2026

The Shortcomings of Today’s Wildlife Management Plans

With Cody Roberts sentenced for the Daniel wolf incident and Wyoming's new animal cruelty law enacted, what, if anything, has changed?
May 04 2026

Fair Chase Ends At The Trap

In the language of conservation, there is a phrase that carries both weight and restraint: fair chase. It is not a law or a season date written into regulation. It is something quieter, a boundary drawn not on maps but in ethics.