Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09387
AnonymousOpposeAdvocacy
Summary: The commenter, representing American Prairie, opposes the proposed grazing rule, arguing that management decisions should be based on science and land health rather than politics. They advocate for the inclusion of bison grazing as a compatible and beneficial practice for Montana's ecosystem and public hunting opportunities.
The cuurent BLM decision is arbitary and politically based to support the Trump adminisration bias.
Management decisions should be based on science, measurable land health, and stewardship—not politics.
As a native keystone species, bison play an important role in maintaining healthy prairie ecosystems.
Grazing operations that meet stewardship standards and comply with permit conditions should be evaluated fairly, regardless of whether the grazers are cattle or bison.
Managed bison grazing supports Montana’s natural heritage while remaining compatible with responsible grazing, recreation, wildlife conservation, and other public benefits on state trust lands.
Bison on the landscape create meaningful public benefits for hunters and Montana communities. American Prairie’s bison program provides unique public hunting opportunities, puts meat on the table for Montana families, and allows people to connect with the state’s wildlife, history, and hunting traditions.
I do not support this proposed garzing rule.