The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) wrapped up a two-day field day in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). Over 50 participants from …
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Montana Stockgrowers and Public Lands Council Oppose Species Introduction Outside Historical Range
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) shared their members’ concerns regarding the Endangered Species Act 10(j) proposed rule change by submitting comments this week. …
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Senate Bill Would Improve Rancher’s Grazing Rights on National Grasslands
by Colter BrownU.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) recently introduced legislation to improve grazing rights for U.S. Forest Service national grasslands permit holders. Under current Federal Land Policy and Management Act rules, ranchers with permits …
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BLM Issues Final Decision on Bison Grazing Proposal
by Colter Brown(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which …
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A federal district court in Washington ruled definitively against plaintiffs Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians this week in their lawsuit seeking to halt domestic sheep grazing on allotments in …
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WASHINGTON – Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced that Montana native Errol Rice will join the agency as a senior policy advisor in support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. …
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NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
by Colter BrownThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) today expressed concern that the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule undermines progress made over the …
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The Montana Farm Bureau has submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management strongly encouraging the agency to consider the continuous work the state of Montana has done on behalf …
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Ranchers Prioritize Local Conservation, Sound Science in Sage Grouse Scoping Process
by Colter BrownOn Friday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the beginning of a scoping process on Greater Sage-Grouse management, a part of the agency’s process to revise west-wide management plans …
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U.S. Senator Steve Daines, chair of the Senate Western Caucus, today unveiled a blueprint for responsible, effective conservation supporting Montana and the West. Daines’ “Western Conservation Principles” serves as an …
