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Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Widespread eradication of wolves began in the late 1800s as new settlers in the West faced livestock conflicts with the native predator. By the mid-1900s, wolf packs were nearly extinct in the lower 48, according to the National Park Service (NPS).

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

“Caring for the land and serving people.” Since the mid 1980s, these words have been the motto of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In a National Public Radio 1A podcast episode on April 15, current USFS Chief Tom Schultz said that message still stands, even amid recent reorganization plans.

Montana FWP encourages hunters to test for CWD

Montana FWP encourages hunters to test for CWD

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), sometimes called ‘zombie deer disease,’ was first identified in Colorado in 1967. Since its discovery, CWD has been found in 36 U.S. states, including Montana in 2017. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that belongs to a group called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which are responsible

Cross country dominates annual Twilight home opener

Cross country dominates annual Twilight home opener

Bobcat cross country swept the competition Friday night with two perfect scores at the Twilight home opener. As thunderstorms loomed in the background, fans gathered at Dyche Field to see the dominant ‘Cats compete in the 5k event. The Twilight meet took place on Aug. 29 and featured 11 teams

Bobcat rodeo charges into spring with double victory

Bobcat rodeo charges into spring with double victory

An electric atmosphere and roaring crowd fueled the MSU rodeo team through a weekend sweep that kicked off the spring season. Led into the arena Thursday night by members of the football team as part of a tradition to reciprocate the rodeo team’s runout at football games, the thrilling

Great Burn Conservation Alliance offers summertime stewardships and seasonal work

Great Burn Conservation Alliance offers summertime stewardships and seasonal work

In the summer of 1910, dry timber, fierce wind and sparks from railroad tracks set off a series of historic fires in Northern Idaho and Western Montana known as the Great Burn. In three days, over 80 lives and almost three million acres of land were lost. As a result,

Llamas to replace CatTracks next school year

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. On Feb. 29, MSU Monarch of Parking Services Crandy Randall announced that the campus CatTracks shuttle system will be shutting down. Randall proposed that