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U.S. Revokes Bison Grazing Permits, Sparks Controversy

1/21/2026

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The U.S. Department of the Interior revoked grazing permits in Phillips County for American Prairie's bison, ending a multi-year dispute with Montana livestock industry.
Montana Stockgrowers Association hailed the decision as a victory for public lands ranching.
American Prairie criticized the decision as arbitrary and detrimental to federal land management trust.
The Bureau of Land Management cited the 1934 Taylor Grazing Act, stating bison do not meet domestic livestock criteria.

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The U.S. Department of the Interior revoked grazing permits in Phillips County for American Prairie's bison, ending a multi-year dispute with Montana livestock industry.
Montana Stockgrowers Association hailed the decision as a victory for public lands ranching.
American Prairie criticized the decision as arbitrary and detrimental to federal land management trust.
The Bureau of Land Management cited the 1934 Taylor Grazing Act, stating bison do not meet domestic livestock criteria.