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New Numbers Show Conservation Soil-Tilling Method as Profitable as Conventional Ways

New Numbers Show Conservation Soil-Tilling Method as Profitable as Conventional Ways

Conservation soil tillage is a proven farming practice that would work great around Pitchstone Waters in Idaho’s Teton Valley. As the authors describe, conservation tillage involves less work and produces more profit for farmers. In the process, it builds rich soil, reduces erosion and improves wildlife—all of which

Rancher Focuses On Keeping His Land Healthy

Rancher Focuses On Keeping His Land Healthy

Plants and animals evolved together over many millions of years. In so doing, they grew to need each other. As a result, plants need animals as much as animals need plants. This is the basic insight to regenerative grazing, by whatever name it is called. The practices described by this

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On the Elk Trail: Episode 1 - Camera Trapping

In 2018 a biologist and a filmmaker used camera traps to film the entire fall migration of an elk herd in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of western Wyoming. NOTE: this article was originally published to MigrationInitiative.org CREDITS: WYOMING MIGRATION INITIATIVE PRESENTS: IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE University of Wyoming AND

Protecting America’s Duck Factory

Protecting America’s Duck Factory

As described in the article below, the success of waterfowl conservation efforts proves it is possible to save bellwether species. This conservation success stands in stark contrast to the fate of other iconic species like quail, salmon, and monarch butterflies. While these species are not currently “bouncing back,” we can

Special Report: Cowboys or Buffalo? Critical Mass

Special Report: Cowboys or Buffalo? Critical Mass

Not everyone is a fan of the American Prairie Reserve. In the article below, opponents explain why. NOTE: this document was originally published to RangeMagazine.com as part of their Fall 2019 edition. Words and photos by Dave Skinner. The most ambitious and successful “rewilding” effort ever attempted faces stiffening

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Stewardship with Vision – Episode 1: Jeff Laszlo

As a result of the O’Dell Creek restoration, Granger Ranches has documented a 900% increase in waterfowl species and a 600% increase in species diversity. The ranch now hosts at least fifteen species of concern, including the American White Pelican, Clark’s Grebe, Great Blue Heron, White-Faced Ibis, Franklin’

Veterinary Drugs Are Wreaking Havoc on Wildlife Worldwide

Ag Chemicals Wreaking Havoc on Wildlife Worldwide

As the article below discusses, the increasing use of herbicides, pesticides and antibiotics commonly used in industrial ranching and farming is catastrophic for habitat, wildlife and fisheries. Regenerative agricultural methods can greatly reduce—and often eliminate—the use of these toxic agents. Subsidizing the practices that eliminate these poisons is

The Marvelous Migrations of Greater Yellowstone

The Marvelous Migrations of Greater Yellowstone

Pitchstone Waters Ranch is five miles southwest of the southwest corner of Yellowstone Park, surrounded on three sides by national forest. Our highest priority is addressing the issues set forth in the excellent report below. It was published by the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC), a free-market environmental and

Hunting a Bull Elk in Colorado

Hunting a Bull Elk in Colorado

Harvesting an old, broken warrior of a bull.

Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here’s The Science

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Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science

Quoting the authors of the article below, “The grass-fed movement is based on a large idea, one known as regenerative agriculture or holistic management. It holds that grazing ruminant populations are key to a healthy ecosystem.” As they explain, raising beef this holistic way is better for the planet, kinder

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Happy New Year 2020

From your friends at Pitchstone Waters Ranch, Happy New Year 2020! Fall River Granddaughters

Birds Are Vanishing From North America

Birds Are Vanishing From North America

This is not about “climate change”. It’s about agricultural chemicals. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on January 13, 2019. It was written by Karen Weintraub. The number of birds in the United States and Canada has declined by 3 billion, or 29 percent, over the

Merry Christmas from Pitchstone Waters

Merry Christmas from Pitchstone Waters

“A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!”

The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the E.U. for Millions

The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the E.U. for Millions

Europe is a top U.S. trading partner in a so-called “free trade” system. Yet, Europe, in effect, does not allow market access for America’s agricultural products. Europe’s closed markets are only one aspect of the E.U.’s corrupt agricultural policies and the agencies that promote and

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The Elwha’s Living Laboratory: Lessons From the World’s Largest Dam-removal Project

“Quoting the article below: “A river can be restored. They are resilient and we know what they need.” NOTE: this article was originally published to The Revelator on October 1, 2018. It was written by Tara Lohan. Two dams removed from Washington’s Elwha River were branded as salmon-restoration projects,

Two Bears Brawl in the Middle of a Highway as a Wolf Watches Quietly from a Distance

Two Bears Brawl in the Middle of a Highway as a Wolf Watches Quietly from a Distance

“Fighting grizzlies. NOTE: this article was originally published to People.com on September 24, 2019. It was written by Robyn Merrett. Facebook user Cari McGillivray CLICK HERE: shared the frightening moment on Friday, explaining, “Don’t normally post on here but thought I’d share this incredibly rare and amazing

Animal Development

Managing for Better Habitat Works. Culling Doesn’t.

For decades now, state agencies, universities and wildlife managers have urged culling of so-called “inferior” bucks from herds in order to improve genetics and produce bigger trophies. Since the early 1970s, belief in the effectiveness of culling has become so widely-held it is now considered common “knowledge.” Small-antlered “management” bucks

How Long Before These Salmon Are Gone? ‘Maybe 20 Years’

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How Long Before These Salmon Are Gone? ‘Maybe 20 Years’

The eight dams discussed in the article below are artifacts of a well-intentioned, big-government mega-project that backfired. On the Columbia and Snake rivers, this mindset wiped out a 60-million fish salmon run. This massive run included the largest king salmon in the world with many weighing more than100 pounds apiece,

Montana Hunter Reports Killing Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense

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Montana Hunter Reports Killing Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense

Events like these are reduced where bear hunting in some form is permitted. This is because bear hunting makes bears fearful of humans. Limited hunting of bears in Montana has been stopped by activist wildlifers and judges, acting against the advice of state wildlife agencies. Now, the hunters mentioned in

Wildlife Bosses Spike Mandatory Bear Spray Carry

Wildlife Bosses Spike Mandatory Bear Spray Carry

Quoting from the article below, “The problem is grizzly bears lost their fear of humans.” Darn right they have: Limited bear hunting is the obvious answer to this problem. Counterintuitively, the most dangerous places for bears is where bear hunting is prohibited. This is dangerous for bears because it emboldens

How Feral Hogs Hurt The Environment

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How Feral Hogs Hurt The Environment

Quoting from the article below, “But the scientific consensus today is that in North America, feral pigs are a growing threat to both ecosystems and the economy.” The author continues, “Interestingly, in their native range in Europe and Asia, pigs do not cause as much ecological damage. In fact, some

Restoring Forests Could Help Put a Brake on Global Warming, Study Finds

Restoring Forests Could Help Put a Brake on Global Warming, Study Finds

We can disagree about the causes, extent or consequences of so-called global warming, and still acknowledge that great damage is being done to grasslands and forests by human impact. We can and should address the ongoing damage, even though we might disagree on other climate issues. The best way to

Fourth Montana Hunter Attacked by a Grizzly Bear in 10 Days

Fourth Montana Hunter Attacked by a Grizzly Bear in 10 Days

The safest places shared by bears and humans are those where bear hunting in some form is permitted because bear hunting makes bears fearful of humans. Counterintuitively, the most dangerous places for bears is where bear hunting is prohibited. This is dangerous for bears because it emboldens them. Aggressive bears

Wild Horse Fire Brigade: Lessons in Rebalancing North American Ecosystems by Rewilding Equids

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Wild Horse Fire Brigade: Lessons in Rebalancing North American Ecosystems by Rewilding Equids

In North America, plants and animals including horses coevolved over many millions of years. But, around 10,000 BC, horses disappeared from their original home likely because of early Native American hunting. Meanwhile, horses had crossed out of America over the Bering Strait’s land bridge. In this way, America’

How Wildlife Bridges Over Highways Make Animals—And People—Safer

How Wildlife Bridges Over Highways Make Animals—And People—Safer

“These remarkable structures are restoring wildlife migrations. NOTE: this article was originally published to NationalGeographic.com on April 16, 2019. It was written by Starre Vartan. Roaring traffic doesn’t stop big mammals like moose and bears from crossing highways—nor does it keep myriad smaller creatures from being squished