Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09387
AnonymousOpposeIndividual
Summary: Michael Reynolds opposes the proposed revision of grazing administration regulations, arguing that it will negatively impact Tribal bison herds and the health of the grasslands. He contends that bison are culturally and ecologically significant and that the new rules would unfairly disadvantage them compared to commercial cattle.
Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Bureau of Land Management and Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior. BLM-2026-0001,I am among many who oppose the revision of regulations for grazing administration as outlined in BLM-2026-0001. I have concerns about its negative consequences on Tribal bison herds and their grazing lands. As the proposal is written, it is unlikely that any Tribal government or Tribal citizen buffalo herd would ever be eligible for BLM grazing leases. Not only are bison vitally important to the livelihoods and culture of Native peoples like the Great Plains Indians, the bison are also integral to the health of the grasslands. Bison grazing encourages the vigorous growth of prairie grasses and wildflowers that provide habitat for wildlife. This leads to increased populations of pollinating insects, fewer invasive plants, and richer soil. Bison make the grazing lands richer because they have lived in these lands for thousands of years. Commercial cattle breeds don't graze and wallow the way American bison do, and as a result their grazing depletes the land. We should be encouraging rather than discouraging bison herds on these public lands that belong to every American.This proposed revision of regulations for grazing administration should not be implemented. Sincerely, Michael Reynoldszoology2018@gmail.com8014 Kew Gardens CtWaxhaw, North Carolina 28173