Outdoor groups sue state over new land exchange policy

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 740

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Several outdoor organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Land Board arguing a recent update to the state’s land transfer policy was done without adequate public notice or participation.

The lawsuit, filed on June 17 in Lewis and Clark District Court, challenges the first revisions to the state’s land exchange policy since 2004, which shifted some decision-making power to the Land Board and away from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

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