"Where the grizzly can walk the earth is healthy and whole." We connect + protect habitat and prevent conflicts for bears, other wildlife, and people.
Missoula, MT
Joined May 2009
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As you can see 2024 was a great year for wildlife at Vital Ground!! 🐻❤️
Thanks to your help protecting habitat all these wild creatures and so many more were able to thrive at Vital Ground conservation sites in northwest Montana last year.
📸: Randy Beacham
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“Through this partnership, we aim to contribute to the conservation of open spaces that allow both wildlife and people to thrive,” says James Carlson, “Supporting Vital Ground provides an opportunity for us to give back to the wild places that inspire us"
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Earlier this month, we lost the impressive and singular life of #Grizzly399, an icon of grizzlies and the oldest known reproducing female in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), to a vehicle collision. Read more about her legacy at: vitalground.org/honoring-gri…
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John Hechtel remembers a time in Alaska before crowds of people gathered to watch brown bears catch fish at Brooks Falls. So what does John think of Fat Bear Week and the rising popularity of bear-viewing?
Find out in our latest blog at: vitalground.org/fat-bear-wee…
See how you helped wildlife last year. Our latest annual report is live at: vitalground.org/annual-repor…
Our 2024 conservation partners are hard at work preventing conflicts to keep wildlife and people safe on our shared landscapes.
Hear their stories at: vitalground.org/conservation…
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What's going on at Broadie Habitat Preserve? Take a look to find out.
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With such scenic landscapes, it’s no surprise that so many people visit the Northern Rockies. If you're a visitor, you can do your part to protect the wildlife that makes this place so special by studying up on some essential bear safety tips at: vitalground.org/bear-safety-…
Do you know what attractants exist on your property?
If you live and work in bear country you have a role to play in helping prevent conflicts. Our new Bear Safety Hub, with a dedicated page for landowners, has checklists and tips to get you started: vitalground.org/bear-safety-…
On day two of #BearAware week, we're sharing tips for anyone who wants to have fun and stay safe while outdoors (isn't that all of us?).
Whatever your preferred sport, we can help you get started. Check it out at: vitalground.org/bear-safety-….
Staying safe around bears requires first understanding them. That's why, as bears begin to exit their winter dens and return to activity on our shared landscapes, Vital Ground is launching our new Bear Safety Hub: vitalground.org/bear-safety-….
What is social habitat and why do bears need it? Check out our latest blog at: vitalground.org/social-habit…
#ICYMI, our latest video shows how the parcels we strategically protect help link the landscape together for large mammals like bears, elk, and much more. Learn more at vitalground.org.
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#breakingnews New @vitalground video! Landscape Connections youtu.be/PyobEjIa1aU?si=3IQc… via @YouTube
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@Y2Y_Initiative and @vitalground have successfully protected 151 acres of prime grizzly bear habitat in Montana. 🐻🐻🐻 #bear #GainingGroundUSA
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Join us for a field trip to UDAP's bear spray manufacturing plant at: vitalground.org/udap-world-o…
Staying warm inside this weekend? Catch up on our top stories from a strong year for grizzly conservation in 2023. Thanks to all our partners and supporters who helped make these wins for wildlife possible! vitalground.org/top-5-storie…
At this milestone, we're reflecting on the conservation journey so far:
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You don't have to be a numbers person to get excited about these stats. Join us in celebrating multiple milestones made possible by your ongoing support at: vitalground.org/celebrating-…