Montana Poll: Majority Supports Current Federal Land Distribution
March 3, 2026
MT Public Land Poll
Most Montanans support current levels of federal land, despite political debates on land management and ownership.
Most Montanans support current levels of federal land, despite political debates on land management and ownership.
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