Gianforte Scraps Plan For Free-Roaming Bison
Montana officials are butting heads over the future of the national mammal. At stake is whether bison should be treated as livestock or as wildlife. New legislation and policy changes under the Gianforte administration are derailing hopes of establishing the first free-roaming bison herds in the state.
It’s baby bison season in Yellowstone National Park. Tourists are pulled off on the side of the road, marveling at newborns a couple hundred yards away. One tourist, Kathie King, is from Butte. Oh, the babies,” she laughs. “That’s why we like this time of year. To see the babies.”
HELENA, Mont. (MAY 10, 2021) – Livestock producers around Montana are thrilled with the recent signing of House Bills (HB) 14 and 632 by Governor Greg Gianforte. Both bills included $26 million in funding for infrastructure investments to build a new Montana Department of Livestock’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
“Securing funding for a new facility was Montana Stockgrowers Assocaition’s (MSGA) number one priority this legislative session,” shared Jim Steinbiesser, MSGA President. “This facility is paramount in protecting the annual $2 billion cattle industry in our state. Not only does the veterinary diagnostic lab serve the cattle industry but also plays a key role in wildlife and public health safety.”
Weaver Quarter Horses Named Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year
Weaver Quarter Horses Named Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year Montana ranch is recognized as a leader in the ranching business. To learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders program, visit www.aqha.com/ranching. text size May 3, 2021 | News and Publications , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching | Ranching , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching heritage breeders program , Ranching heritage breeder of the year
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