Helena Rally Attracts 1,000+ Public Land Advocates
A crowd of over 1,000 public lands advocates packed Montana’s State Capitol Monday afternoon to denounce public land transfer. The action, taking place on the main rotunda floor and overhead balconies, attracted supporters from across Montana and all walks of life. Despite being viewed as strictly an infringement on the access rights of hunters […]
The Zinke Hearing: Key Takeaways for Hunters and Anglers
Undergoing his confirmation hearing to officially become Secretary of the Interior on Tuesday, Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke was subject to a number of key questions surrounding national parks, resources, and wildlife. A self-proclaimed “Teddy Roosevelt Republican,” Trump’s choice for interior secretary and the former Navy SEAL maintained his position that the federal government should […]
Wyoming Mule Deer Migration Area Forever Preserved
A private parcel of land, vital to the future success of mule deer in Wyoming, has been permanently secured by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Acquiring the 364-acre parcel of land between Fremont Lake and Pinedale was a high-priority project, affecting a significant portion of the mule deer’s migration corridor. “I think you’d have […]
National Parks Director: Keep Public Lands Under Federal Management
According to National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis, the notion of transferring federally managed public lands to the state level is extremely ill-advised. Citing the fact that not only is the National Park Service currently experiencing a $12 billion maintenance backlog, the state park systems are experiencing even tighter cash restraints. “I have a […]
Elk Foundation Voices Their Opposition on Public Lands Transfer
With the impending election season on the horizon, the issue of public lands and whether or not they should remain public has become an often debated topic of recent. In light of the recent commotion, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation went on record, firmly stating their opposition to the transfer of public lands to […]
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Purchase 729 Acres to Improve Access to National Forest Lands
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is once again strategically purchasing a tract of land that will improve access to national forest land in the state of Montana. The 729 acre parcel of land is located in the Canyon Creek drainage, and contains portions of three creeks: Canyon, Specimen and Weino creeks, with State Highway […]
Montana Governor Announces Public Land Access Plan
In front of a crowd of about 30 spectators, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock unveiled his three-pronged public lands and access agenda earlier this week at Riverfront Park in Billings. “These plans are not only the right thing to do for Montanans and their families and future generations, they’re also the right thing to do […]
Poll Shows Montanans Believe Public Lands to be Economically Beneficial
Administered using both wireless and landline telephone interviews, the University of Montana released the results of its most recent poll of 500 registered voters in the state of Montana. What they found was that Montana residents believe strongly in the economic benefits and enhanced quality of life federal public lands afford the people of […]
Hunters & Anglers Matter to Presidential Candidates
As we travel through the debates, primaries and political mud-slinging, one thing remains certain: The votes of the outdoors community matter to this year’s potential presidential candidates. They always have. Hunters and anglers make up roughly 40 million votes, a big chunk these candidates are vying to attract when voters head to the poles. According […]