The Front Lines of the Last Best Places
In the American West, conservation isn’t an abstract concept. It’s policy, habitat protection, and boots-on-the-ground management. From roadless areas that provide the backbone of our big game habitat to the cold-water streams where native trout still hold out, the “Last Best Places” only stay that way through relentless stewardship.
At Crazy Canyon Journal, I dive into wildlife science and public land policy. Whether it’s dissecting how we pay for wildlife conservation or reporting on Montana’s invasive species, the goal is simple: provide the facts on the challenges facing wildlife and the wild places they call home. These stories are for the hunters, anglers, and backcountry travelers who know that once the wild is lost, it doesn’t come back.
Conservation
Special Reports & Policy Analysis
The Roadless Report (Trout Unlimited, 2026)
A comprehensive analysis of the 58 million acres of roadless forest lands that serve as the primary habitat for America’s premier big game species. This report serves as a technical roadmap for protecting the most sensitive backcountry in the West.
Critical Minerals Report: A Conservation Perspective (Trout Unlimited, 2025)
Investigating the intersection of domestic mining and habitat conservation. This analysis explores how the push for critical minerals impacts the landscapes hunters and anglers rely on most. Mining critical minerals and conservation are not mutually exclusive.
National Wildlife Refuges: A Hunting and Fishing Perspective (TRCP, 2021)
A deep dive into the National Wildlife Refuge System, highlighting the critical role these lands play in conservation and the ongoing fight to maintain public access for sportsmen.