BLM extends time to submit comments on APR bison proposal

Approximately 400 people attended the scoping meetings about the American Prairie Reserve’s grazing permit change proposal. The four meetings were held by the Bureau of Land Management.

The strong attendance clearly indicated the level of interest in the proposal the American Prairie Reserve (APR) submitted to the BLM asking to modify grazing permits.

“The BLM thanks the public for taking part in the scoping meetings. Your input is an import part of this Environmental Assessment process,” said BLM North Central Montana District Manager Mark Albers.

During the meetings, a number of people state...