Book: My Life with Wolves

If you’re even remotely on the wolf scene, you know the name Rick McIntyre. For more than half a century, McIntyre has immersed himself in the lives of wolves, and My Life With Wolves (Greystone Books; $30) is the long-awaited window into that devotion. The book offers a vivid glimpse into decades of fieldwork in Yellowstone, from tracking wolves and observing their distinct personalities to unexpected grizzly and moose encounters along the way. He takes readers back to his early days, dreaming from a camper van of becoming a park ranger, and brings us to the Junction Butte wolf pack roaming Yellowstone today. Now a retired ranger, he remains a constant presence in the Park, quietly observing wildlife in its most natural, undisturbed state. How else would he have witnessed so many grizzly vs. squirrel standoffs? Whether you’re a devoted wolf enthusiast or just appreciate great storytelling, this book offers a rare chance to experience the raw ecosystem through an expert’s eyes.