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Saving Salmon and Saving Money

[…] withdrawal system to control temperatures in the water streams in which salmon migrate. While there are still some controversies involving salmon management on the Deschutes, and more study would be required to tell whether the combination of measures now in place is truly cost-effective, it is reasonable to suppose that shared ownership has aligned […]

Published on: December 6, 2019

The High Life

For many ancient civilizations, mountains were considered the realm of divine beings. For countless people today, summits stand as symbols of individual freedom and sources of human inspiration. Mountains also contribute a multitude of tangible benefits, such as providing freshwater and boosting biodiversity. Today, as more people venture out to explore mountainous landscapes, the […]

Published on: December 6, 2019

An Innovative Strategy for Elk Management on Private Lands

[…] future generations. Elk, deer, bighorns, bears, lions, turkeys, and many smaller animals visit our Lucky 14 Ranch. Securing an annual elk hunting tag was essential to our plans for the ranch. Under the EPLUS program, smaller ranches like ours do not automatically receive an elk tag each year. We must compete with other similarly […]

Published on: November 5, 2019

There’s a Right and a Wrong Way to Enhance Public Access

Access is good. We all want it. Whether to a favorite peak, hunting spot, or fishing hole, Montanans are mobilizing to enhance access, often to or through private lands. But there’s a right and a wrong way to pursue access to private lands. One way is by building trust with landowners, respecting property rights, […]

Published on: October 29, 2019