A quarter of Montanans believe there is "too much" federal land, but only slightly more feel it's "too little," indicating no significant movement against public lands. Despite high support for keeping public land intact, most voters prioritize other issues, affecting political accountability. Key decisions are made through committee votes, not ballots.

Andrew McKean’s Wyoming elk hunt was supposed to make a point about public-land access. Instead, it became a very public […]

Montana's $3.8B outdoor economy now ranks 3rd nationally, but explosive growth means more crowded trails, harder access, and tougher hunting seasons ahead.

Montana’s Block Management Program is seeing far more demand even as enrolled private-land acres shrink. FWP is surveying landowners—and considering new incentives and outreach—to ease crowding and rebuild access.