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Bears
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The culling of Alaska’s bears and wolves
As the state’s wildlife numbers decline, predators are getting the blame. The true threat is much more complex.
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How grizzly bear poachers are getting away with it
Investigation finds that Department of Justice rarely prosecutes grizzly bear killers under the Endangered Species Act.
Posted inOctober 2, 2023: The Dark Side of the Sheepherding Industry
Backscratching bears, seismic singers and happy birthday to Herman the Sturgeon
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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In the Northern Rockies, grizzly bears are on the move
As grizzlies recover, they’re no longer content to roam within the boundaries contrived for them.
Posted inMay 1, 2023: Reemergence
Good drones, coyote living and a cow-chip lottery
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inJanuary 1, 2023: Ripple Effects
Toad lickers, bear wrestlers and beard fanciers
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inOctober 1, 2022: Making Refuge
Not-murder hornets, sentient chatbots and an AirBearNBear
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Hungry bears are getting desperate in Montana
A poor berry crop is driving black bears into Missoula. A hot summer might be to blame.
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Record rainfall, bears and French toast at Anchorage’s new city-sanctioned homeless encampment
A network of mutual aid organizers provides meals and supplies for people experiencing homelessness.
Posted inJuly 1, 2022: Living with Rivers
Out-of-this-world fest; territorial disputes; bear-family affairs
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inApril 1, 2022: The Archives Issue
Hungry, habituated bears; viral pirates; truffle snuffers
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2022: Essential
Free bird; lost-and-found bear; cowboy pride
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inJanuary 1, 2022: Water Rights and Responsibilities
Bye Ye; Denali Uber; Heard transition
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inDecember 1, 2021: Visions of Wildness
An owl army, a tire-less elk and a minor coup attempt
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inOctober 1, 2021: In The Graces of Grasses
A recovered sum; a bear with a job; a loss of goofy trees
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Just how fat are the fat bears?
Katmai National Park and Preserve’s famous bears from Fat Bear Week are helping provide some answers.
Posted inSeptember 1, 2021: Where Wolves May Tread
Avocados, ants, aardvarks and us
In his new book, Douglas Chadwick shows how the interconnectedness of all life is the key to inspiring change.
Posted inMarch 1, 2021: The Rough Road Ahead
Tired and inspired; wild new world; signs everywhere
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inDecember 1, 2020: A Community Divided
Invocation perseverance; prolific Griz 399; errant GPS
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.