Wilderness Ethics

Montana Wilderness School of the Bible is located next to one of the most unique wilderness areas in the United States. We are twenty three from the nearest town. To the West and North of us lies the largest wilderness complex on the continental U.S. It is comprised of the Scapegoat, Bob Marshall, and Great Bear Wilderness Areas. If you hike to the West of our campus, you will have to go over fifty miles to reach the next road. In our area, we have deer, elk, mountain lion, black and grizzly bear, wolves, both golden and bald eagles. Most of the area here is used for cattle ranching, with ranches that were established in the 1800’s. The tradition of respect for the land is a value that is held high in our community. As a school we are looked at closely by the community. So far we have maintained the respect of the folks in our area. We strongly desire to keep that respect.

But even more, we as Christians feel strongly that we have been given a stewardship of this earth while we dwell on it for the short time of our lives. As Christians we should be on the cutting edge of taking care of our land and the wildlife. Trees, rivers, lakes, mountains, and animals are here for us to enjoy and to preserve. Trees are not targets for shooting and knife throwing and rivers and forests are not refuse dumps. Treat all these with respect. Use common sense. When in the wilderness areas, if you pack it in, pack it out! Additionally, this same type of conduct is true for the campus and the immediate area.