The American bison is making a historic comeback on Montana’s prairie. We need your help in asking the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support the restoration of bison and Montana’s wildlife.

 
American Prairie Reserve is working to save the rapidly disappearing shortgrass prairie ecosystem. Central to that mission is the restoration of a large population of plains bison, which are now gradually making a comeback after being absent from the land for more than 100 years. But for the herd to reach its full potential, we are asking the federal and state government to provide access for bison to graze some public lands where we have grazing privileges.

Submit a Comment

 
The BLM has advanced American Prairie’s request to graze bison on some public lands in Phillips County. The BLM’s initial findings conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant environmental impact on the land and “will benefit local wildlife, improve land and water quality, and create new local jobs, all without impacting the value of the ranching economy.”

Please comment today in support of Alternative B, the proposed action. View a sample letter. Comments are due by September 28, 2021.

Comments may also be submitted via the U.S. Postal Service addressed to: BLM Malta Field Office; Re: APR Grazing Proposal; 501 South 2nd Street East; Malta, MT 59538

In addition, we encourage you to speak in support of Alternative B at a virtual public meeting to be held on July 21st. To attend this zoom meeting, please pre-register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.