American Prairie, conservation groups appeal bison grazing decision

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 941

Last Updated: 9 hours, 31 minutes ago


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American Prairie and other conservation organizations have filed appeals in the federal government’s decision to terminate bison grazing leases on Bureau of Land Management parcels in Montana.

As a result of the lease cancellation, American Prairie has halted an annual bison harvest program — which would have issued 17 hunting permits to members of the public this year — and tribal nations argue it will have a negative impact on food sovereignty programs. …

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