Wildlife in the West

Experience ecology and management of endangered species in Montana’s working landscapes

Photo by Steven Gnam

Field Program Overview

Wildlife in the West immerses students in the complexities of wildlife conservation with attention to policy, ecology, and human community issues. We take a case study approach, focusing on wolves, bull trout, lynx, and grizzly bears to examine the realities of wildlife management in working landscapes. The Crown of the Continent is the perfect classroom for learning about emerging solutions to human-wildlife conflicts, solutions that are relevant across the country and the world.

2025 Dates

May 19 - June 28, 2025

Program Cost: $6,750
University of Montana Credit Fee: $465

Scholarships and financial aid are available

Program fee includes:

  • Tuition

    A hands-on learning experience you’ll never forget

  • All Meals and Lodging

    Basecamp is a historic homestead property

  • All Course Reading Materials

    Selected readings to explore deeper in the field

  • Ground Transportation

    Includes pick-up and drop-off from Missoula aiport

  • Group Camping Equipment

    Tents, cookware, etc

  • Group Field Gear

    Bear spray, butterfly nets, and more

wolf ecology classroom day

“I appreciated that in the program we got to interact with a variety of people who all had slightly different perspectives on the subjects that we tackled. Wildlife management and conservation are complicated, and it was extremely enlightening to hear perspectives that differed from my own.”

— Monro Obenauer, Wildlife in the West 2017

More Information

Questions?
Please reach out to Sara Lamar at 406-754-3137 or sara@svconnections.org