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New Mexico: US Officials Authorize Helicopter With Shooters to Kill Feral Cows in the Gila Wilderness

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New Mexico: US Officials Authorize Helicopter With Shooters to Kill Feral Cows in the Gila Wilderness

In New Mexico as across the US, ‘conservationists’ are leading the War on Wildlife. NOTE: this article was originally published to FOX News Apple News channel on February 17, 2023. It was written by Lawrence Richardson. Officials have given a kill order to wildlife experts in southwestern New Mexico as

Re-introducing Beaver on the Escalante River Watershed in Utah

An excellent explanation of the importance of beaver to any watershed. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on July 13, 2020

The Predator-Prey Connection

The Predator-Prey Connection

“Everyone understands that predators control animal numbers. But of equal importance is predators’ effect on animal behavior, and the consequential benefit to habitat – and wildlife – that result from how animals behave when in the presence of predators. Because traditional wildlife thinking fails to grasp this relationship, most conservationists have historically

Leave It to Beavers

Leave It to Beavers

“As discussed in the article below, “Beaver dams are why some ecologists insist that beavers may be able to help remedy the effects of climate change. Beavers build dams, which create ponds, which create ecosystems. They move water, and so could help alleviate both droughts and floods. They create “beaver

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Using Goats to Open an Idaho Forest

At Pitchstone Waters near Yellowstone Park in Idaho, we use goats to clear brush, weeds, and stimulate grasses on forest floors. Sixth in a series. Goats Grazing Idaho Forests from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on June 29, 2020.

Bristol Bay salmon run

Trouble at Sea

“According to this article, salmon hatcheries contribute to declining salmon numbers and salmon size.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheFern.org on January 11, 2023. It was written by Miranda Weiss. It’s late July and I’m standing with Daniel Schindler at the mouth of Sam Creek,

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Soil-Carbon Cowboys

A new documentary series in 10 parts (paddocks) directed by Peter Byck …please watch soil-carbon cowboys first. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on June 22, 2020.

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Animal Migration

Barriers

“Filled with incredible wildlife footage, BARRIERS captures the many challenges migrating big game animals encounter on their journeys, and the collaborative solutions that can keep migrations intact long into the future.” NOTE: this video was sent to us by the Wyoming Migration Initiative. Watch the film here. — For more posts

Climate and Big Beef

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Climate and Big Beef

“San Antonio entrepreneur and rancher Lew Moorman calls BS on fake beef. NOTE: this article was originally published to Substack by Lew Moorman on January 15, 2023. There is likely no bigger boogeyman of the climate battle than beef. Almost every news outlet consistently shames meat eaters as they prop

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Artificial Beaver Dams

Releasing Beavers in Idaho

Fifth in a series about reintroducing beaver on the Fall River in Idaho, 5-miles Southwest of Yellowstone National Park. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on June 15, 2020

Scientists Have Cracked the Origins of ‘Desert Kites,’ Massive Prehistoric Patterns That Were Carved into the Middle East

Scientists Have Cracked the Origins of 'Desert Kites,' Massive Prehistoric Patterns That Were Carved into the Middle Eastern Desert

“It is politically-correct to say that primitive humans were conservationists and wildlife managers. This is a myth. As reported below, “Three recent peer-reviewed papers confirm popular hypotheses that the desert kites actually served as mass hunting traps, allowing early desert dwellers to kill entire herds of game at once. “In

Controlling Weeds in Idaho

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Controlling Weeds in Idaho

A Forb is a herbaceous, flowering plant other than grass. Unwanted forbs are generally dubbed “weeds.” Herbicides used for “weed” control almost always harm habitat and wildlife. On Pitchstone Waters, we manage our weeds unconventionally—to the benefit of the range and the animals that call it home. Goats Clearing

How Bighorn Learn to Migrate

How Bighorn Learn to Migrate

As discussed in this video, herds of bighorn, moose and elk learn over many generations where, how and when to migrate. This knowledge takes a long time to accumulate. Knowledge is passed from generation to generation. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on April 20, 2020

Drake 2022 Christmas Wishes and Hunting Season Highlights

Drake 2022 Christmas Wishes and Hunting Season Highlights

A great video from folks who make wonderful duck hunting gear. — For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the Restoring Diversity Newsletter

‘Momentous:’ US Advances Largest Dam Demolition in History

‘Momentous:’ US Advances Largest Dam Demolition in History

“Many people don’t realize that dams wear out, and dam reservoirs silt in. Often, dam reconstruction is not economically justified, as explained below. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on November 17, 2022. It was written by Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. regulators approved

Why This Cattle Farmer Moves His Cows Every Day

Why This Cattle Farmer Moves His Cows Every Day

Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change – but Will Harris says he has a solution. NOTE: this video was originally published to BBC.com on December 10, 2019. Video filmed and edited by Hannah Long-Higgins; produced by Haley Thomas. We initially posted this to our site on April 6,

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Stewardship with Vision - Episode 5: David Spicer

Quoting the producers of the video below, “David Spicer’s leadership in restoring springs, wetlands, and riparian areas on his ranch and beyond has helped keep a species from being listed under the ESA and supported return of many more to this Nevada desert valley. We thank him for sharing

On the Elk Trail: Episode 2 – Elk Migration

On the Elk Trail: Episode 2 - Elk Migration

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. During the project’s first week a snowstorm hit, which prompted a large group migration. En route they displayed a variety of

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Stewardship with Vision – Episode 2: Malpai Borderlands Group

In the high desert of southern Arizona and New Mexico, almost a million acres of important habitats and nearly 30 at-risk species are being protected and conserved…by a coalition of ranchers who manage from “The Radical Center”… – The Malpai Borderlands Group NOTE: this post was originally published to this

The Shooter

The World’s Greatest Wildlife Photographer A Nebraska native, Thomas Mangelsen’s love of nature, his life outdoors and business success were heavily influenced by his father. An avid sportsman, Harold Mangelsen took his sons to favorite blinds along the Platte River in Nebraska to observe the great flocks of

Pitchstone Waters Artificial Beaver Dams #4

Artificial Beaver Dam Videos

Pitchstone Waters Artificial Beaver Dams #4

At Pitchstone Waters in Idaho, we spanned an entire valley with two artificial beaver dams. Doing this presented special problems. Fourth in a series. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on December 23, 2019 — For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the

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World Record Deer Migration Visualized In 3D For The First Time

This deer passed close by Pitchstone Waters, which is 5-miles southwest of the southwest corner of Yellowstone Park in Idaho. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on December 9, 2019

Yellowstone Bats

Yellowstone Bats

There are at least 13-species of bats found in Greater Yellowstone, which includes Pitchstone Waters Ranch. Bats are among the most under-appreciated, misunderstood, and necessary of all the mammal predators. All this and much more is discussed in the excellent video posted below. Bats are the only mammals capable of

All About American Bison (aka Buffalo) for Kids

All About American Bison (aka Buffalo) for Kids

This is also very interesting for grownups.

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Management Comparison - Allan Savory

One minute of your attention could save civilization as we know it. NOTE: this video was originally published to Facebook by Allan Savory. It is provided here with permission. It was originally published to this site on November 25, 2019. All scientists agree that no life can survive without suitable