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Innovation in Wildlife Management
Welcome to Paradise
Prime habitat for elk in Montana’s Paradise Valley means headaches for ranchers there. PERC’s work to reward the private stewardship—and public benefits—that working lands provide on Yellowstone’s northern doorstep sets the stage for conservation innovation
Common Ground
In Paradise Valley, an elk occupancy agreement helps wildlife and livestock coexist
How to Weather a Cattle Quarantine
PERC erects a safety net for Paradise Valley ranchers who rightfully worry about disease risk from elk-cattle interactions
Turning Elk Days into Paydays
PERC’s pilot “pay for presence” project with elk in Paradise Valley blends local know-how, remote cameras, and AI to incentivize better wildlife conservation
A Rancher’s Quest to Reduce Conflict with Grizzlies
In Montana’s Gravelly Range, a ranching family is taking an innovative approach to reduce conflict with grizzly bears and other wildlife
The Invisible Revolution in Fencing
In the shadows of the Crazy Mountains, the McFarland White Ranch aims to transform its operations with virtual fences. PERC is supporting the effort—and the way it will benefit wildlife
PERC Reports Winter 2023
This special issue of PERC Reports features several pilot projects from PERC’s Conservation Innovation Lab
Old Saloon, New Era
The beginnings of PERC’s Conservation Innovation Lab
Snapshots: Winter 2023
Examples from around the world of markets being put to work for conservation.