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Trump administration seeks to evict bison from Montana federal lands

natureMay 4, 202613146

The Trump administration announced a plan to remove hundreds of bison from federal grazing lands in Montana, evicting herds from public grasslands. The policy explicitly sides with ranchers and Republican leaders, prioritizing cattle grazing on those federal allotments and overriding objections from tribal governments and conservation groups. Tribal leaders say bison are central to cultural identity and ecosystem function, and conservationists warn the removals would reduce biodiversity and signal a federal shift toward favoring livestock interests on public lands.

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