Livestock Industry's War on Wildlife at Montana Legislature

Livestock Industry’s War on Wildlife at Montana Legislature

At Gov. Greg Gianforte’s behest, the Montana Legislature’s anti-wildlife bias was on full display this session. It’s easy to see the direct connection between a number of extreme anti-wildlife bills and a small cabal of privileged ranchers who exploit our public lands for their private profit.

These ranchers want Montana to be the last best place exclusively for their sheep and cattle, at the expense of native wildlife and their habitat, and the people who value Montana’s unique treasures.

Take, for example, Senate Bill 295 which is h...