‘That’s absolutely crazy,’ says Gianforte about Oregon’s proposed hunting ban

Gov. Greg Gianforte lambasted an Oregon ballot initiative gaining traction in the state that would criminalize licensed hunting and fishing. “Did you hear what they are trying to do in Oregon? They are literally trying to outlaw hunting and fishing – that’s absolutely crazy,” Gianforte said in a video released Wednesday. “Here in Montana, hunting [

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 24, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Gov. Greg Gianforte lambasted an Oregon ballot initiative gaining traction in the state that would criminalize licensed hunting and fishing.

“Did you hear what they are trying to do in Oregon? They are literally trying to outlaw hunting and fishing – that’s absolutely crazy,” Gianforte said in a video released Wednesday. “Here in Montana, hunting and fishing is integral to our way of life.

“To all those Oregonians …

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