By Big Sky Times |
Oct 12, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to establish a 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This area includes both government-owned and private land, with the goal of connecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Crown of the Continent in central Montana, and central Idaho. However, this plan has raised concerns about private property rights and the authority of government agencies.