Gianforte Submits Comment on APR Bison Grazing Proposal

September 28, 2021

Earlier today, Governor Gianforte submitted public comment on the Bureau of Land Management’s Environmental Assessment of the American Prairie Reserve’s bison grazing proposal.

The governor twice formally requested the BLM extend the public comment period in letters dated July 1 (press release and letter) and July 22 (press release and letter).

The comment submited by Gov. Gianforte is below: 



Source: Gov. Greg Gianforte's Office 


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