Landon Magee

Landon grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and is a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation (Amskapi Piikani). His deep connection to the land was forged through countless hunting and fishing adventures with his dad, where he embraced the remarkable beauty of our reservation and its surrounding areas. These early experiences, intertwined with traditional practices, have greatly influenced his relationship with the environment and driven my academic and professional pursuits in wildlife biology. He graduated in 2021 with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana, and subsequently completed his M.S. focused on using camera traps to estimate demographic parameters for moose on the Blackfeet Reservation and in Glacier National Park. After completing his M.S., he immediately transitioned into a Ph.D. program. His current dissertation research is centered on the spatial dynamics and habitat use of reintroduced bison on the Blackfeet Reservation, examining how these dynamics might impact predators and other ungulates.

Role

- Camp Fire Conservation Fellow - Student, Ph.D. at University of Montana

Project

Large Carnivore Cross Boundary Movements in Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Reservation

Expected Completion

Spring 2029

Education

M.S. - Wildlife Biology - University of Montana B.S. - Wildlife Biology - University of Montana - 2021

Research Interests

Looking forward, Landon aspires to continue his role at the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department, where he has served as a Wildlife Biologist for the last six summers. In this capacity, he addresses human-bear conflicts and provides support for a variety of other research projects. He also wishes to explore opportunities with federal or state agencies or non-governmental organizations. His broader interests lie in the conservation of significant big game species and predators, particularly focusing on their population dynamics and the ecological impacts of human and environmental changes. His work is driven by a commitment to integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific research, aiming to promote sustainable wildlife management practices that respect and preserve both his cultural heritage and the natural environment.

Supported By:

- National Park Service - Glacier Park Conservancy - Camp Fire Conservation Fund