VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Budget Bill, Meet the Backlash

A major win for public land advocates as hunters and anglers push back hard enough to stop a 500,000-acre land sale—but the battle’s not over yet…

According to MeatEater.com, a strong outcry from hunters, anglers, and public land advocates just convinced House Republicans to pull a provision from the budget bill that would’ve allowed the sale of up to 500,000 acres of federal land. It’s a big win—but the fight’s not over. The Senate could still try to bring it back, and advocates are calling on the public to stay loud.

As MeatEater’s Mark Kenyon put it: This shows that elected officials will think twice before messing with public lands—and that when we speak up, it matters.

Read the full article here.


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