In an interview, writer and hunter David Petersen says the practice makes us human.
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Inside the fight to undo BLM’s planning overhaul
In latest skirmish of land wars, Congress supports mining and ranching.
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Why conservatives should fight for Obama’s methane rules
Waste is not a conservative ideal.
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Happy birthday, Wallace Stegner
Reflections on a seminal Western author, years after his death.
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When the power of protest works
Organized dissent helped kill Rep. Chaffetz’s public-lands transfer bill.
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‘Unbranded’ character responds to accusation of ‘mustang neglect’
Ben Masters rebukes a recent opinion piece on his 2015 documentary.
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Make America sane again: Impeach Trump
An argument for getting Donald Trump out of the White House.
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Where wildlife is up against the wall
Donald Trump’s proposed border wall would devastate migrating animals.
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A place for artists on public lands
The connection between art and the American landscape offers new ways to advocate for lands.
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Journalist arrested amid Dakota Access protests
Jenni Monet’s jailing raises concerns about press freedom and the First Amendment.
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The climate fight isn’t just about facts
We should be talking about values and the kind of world we want.
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It’s wrong to blame the EPA for the Gold King spill
Without the private sector, neither the mine nor its toxic legacy would exist.
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Mustangs deserve a better film than ‘Unbranded’
The 2015 film’s scenery doesn’t make up for the cruelty endured by the wild horses.
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Five ways Indian Country can challenge Trump’s policies
Practical pointers for resistance.
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Knocked down by the election? Here’s how to move on.
As Donald Trump takes office, natural rhythms remind us of larger patterns.
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What Obama gave the West
Our 44th president proved to be a true champion who pushed many conservation measures over the finish line.
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All the presidents’ dogs
What sort of canine companion might Donald Trump bring to the White House?
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Why we need condors in eastern Oregon
Scavenger relocation to Hells Canyon is a far cry from government overreach.
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Go ahead, wander your way
Glamping, Pokémon Go and selfies. There’s no wrong way to do wilderness.
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In the final days, our POC-in-chief delivers
Obama’s monument designations set a blueprint for diversity and inclusion in federal public lands.