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BLM revokes 900-bison grazing permit, sparks tribal backlash.

5/5/2026

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The Bureau of Land Management revoked the foundation’s grazing permit for 900 bison on land in Phillips County, Montana.
Environmental groups and tribal leaders condemned the revocation, saying it threatens conservation and tribal herd-restoration.
The foundation says the bison are vaccinated, tagged, and provide access, meat donations, and herd boosts for tribes.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum supported the revocation, linking sales to debt reduction, while ranchers and Republicans praised it.

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Story summary

The Bureau of Land Management revoked the foundation’s grazing permit for 900 bison on land in Phillips County, Montana.
Environmental groups and tribal leaders condemned the revocation, saying it threatens conservation and tribal herd-restoration.
The foundation says the bison are vaccinated, tagged, and provide access, meat donations, and herd boosts for tribes.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum supported the revocation, linking sales to debt reduction, while ranchers and Republicans praised it.