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Bison Battle Heads to Federal Court | Helena News
American Prairie Foundation faces a legal showdown with the BLM over revoked bison grazing permits, risking costly relocation of hundreds of animals by September unless a judge intervenes. The dispute centers on whether bison are managed as livestock or wildlife, with American Prairie and conservation allies arguing the BLM misinterprets federal law for political gain. Despite decades of authorized grazing and strict livestock management—including disease control and meat harvesting—the BLM now insists public lands are for “production-oriented” livestock only, sparking a court battle that…
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