Montana Husker
Banned
It seems their is a growing movement amongest landowners here in north east Montana to close their land to hunting in regards to the state of Montana and the federal govt. efforts to transplant a herd of free ranging bison to this area. Recently, the state of Montana, under directions from our Gov. and the FWP, transported a number of bison to the Ft. Peck tribal lands. These bison were involved in a court battle at the time and were waiting to here a decision from a judge when the state of Montana moved them at night across the state. I spoke with ranchers in the Hinsdale area, and what I heard what not good, especially for those non-resident hunters. It seems landowners are spearheading an effort to not only close their land to hunting, but those with land in the Block Management program are taking it out. The landowners I spoke with stated that the purpose of this is to draw attention to the governments future plans with bison relocation and their shady methods of doing so. These are families that homesteaded this area many generations ago and who have seen many hardships in this time. This is just the latest. Landowners are hoping to hit the FWP where it hurts the most, their pocketbook. They figure if they do not allow hunting, non-residents will refuse to buy tags if they have no place to hunt, which makes sense. They are asking outdoorsman to call the FWP, state reps., even senators and congressman to voice their opinion.