Dr. Bruce Smith is a wildlife biologist who spent much of his career with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. He helped direct the recovery of wildlife populations on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and served at the National Elk Refuge for 22 years. Dr. Smith holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a doctorate degree from the University of Wyoming. His studies and research focused on the population ecology of elk, mountain goats, and other large mammal species. Since retiring, Dr. Smith continues to work to promote conservation of wildlife and wild lands. He is an award winning author of natural history and science books and lectures about conservation across the western United States.

J. Shell’s interview with Dr. Smith focuses on his work with mountain goats, including the recent publication of his book on the subject, Life on the Rocks.