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Kola Bad Bear Helps Leads MMIP Day of Awareness

Two students at MSU, Maleeya Knows His Gun, who is Miss Indian MSU, and “Kola” Bad Bear, a forward on the Bobcat women's basketball team, are working with faculty members from the Native American studies department to recognize Thursday, May 5, as a day to raise awareness for

Iconic Yellowstone grizzly activist releases memoir

Iconic Yellowstone grizzly activist releases memoir

Doug Peacock, one of the foremost defenders of North American wilderness and an outspoken ally of Yellowstone National Park’s grizzly bears, recently released his memoir. The book, “Was It Worth It?,” details Peacock’s life as an outdoorsman and delves deep into issues surrounding wildlife protection and climate change.

A bear-y nice hike

Gorgeous views, a flowing creek and a lightly trafficked hiking trail are a dream come true for many hikers, including myself. Bear Canyon trail has all three of these magnificent things. Bear Canyon is roughly an 8.1-mile out-and-back-hike if you take the turnaround before hiking

Hiking up a storm

Hiking up a storm

Storm Castle Peak stands at 1,912 feet with a trail that clocks in at 4.7 miles out and back. The trailhead, located in the middle of bear country, can be found just past Gallatin Gateway, roughly 40 minutes from Bozeman. When arriving at the trailhead, parking is limited

The consequences of bear and human interactions

The consequences of bear and human interactions

For mammals as notorious as the black bears and grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park (YNP) are, and considering they earn the park upwards of $10 million in revenue every year via tourist viewing, they became borderline endangered in the 1970’s. Human involvement with bears was held responsible for

Bobcats, stay bear aware

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers. Well… spring is here, and the bears are officially out. Whether you’re a newbie to the Montana wilderness scene or a grizzled backcountry wanderer veritably baptized in the eternal stinging

Contentious Campaign Continues: MSU’s Mascot Election

Contentious Campaign Continues: MSU’s Mascot Election

This upcoming fall marks the historic election process for the coveted position of MSU’s mascot, and while some believe Champ has become complacent in his recent re-elections, the reigning mascot feels his competition won't be able to step up to the challenge. A newcomer in the