All Defenders payments for dead livestock ends in September- It really seemed like a good idea. Wolves will kill some livestock, but a public spirited conservation group will pay generously […]
Comment on IDFG's Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
Don’t color outside the lines The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its Draft Bighorn Sheep Management Plan which essentially draws lines around existing bighorn sheep populations and […]
Brief for 10(j) Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court
The 2008 10(j) rule violates the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Now that wolves have been placed back on the list of endangered species a lawsuit, […]
Reminder: Comments due today on Wildlife Services Idaho Wolf EA.
Wolf management plan examines killing of pups and sterilization of wolves. The Wildlife Services issued an Environmental Assessment at the beginning of August. Today is the last day to comment […]
School bus-sized boulder hits Madison Dam. Ennis Lake to be drained
About the “boulder.” Story by Lauren Russell, Bozeman Chronicle Staff Writer Update Sept. 4. Road closed due to damaged dam to open for Labor Day weekend. Bozeman Chronicle.
Natural restoration advances rapidly in the big Castle Rock burn near Ketchum/Hailey, Idaho
The 50,000 acre fire was 3 years ago- The Idaho Mountain Express has an article detailing the regrowth in the big burn next to Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho. This is […]
Wyoming officials not inclined to act on wolves
Delisting depends on Wyoming Well, if anyone was uncertain about Wyoming’s comfort with Federal management of wolves in Wyoming then they need to look no farther. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal […]
Tornado hits West Yellowstone
Many trees are down and structural damage (roofs!). Probably no injuries- What was to become this violent storm work me up yesterday morning here in SE Idaho. I watched (on […]