U.S. Court Blocks BLM from Removing American Prairie Bison from Grazing Lands
September 4, 2026
A U.S. District Court halted the removal of 300 bison from Montana grazing lands, granting a restraining order against BLM.
A U.S. District Court halted the removal of 300 bison from Montana grazing lands, granting a restraining order against BLM.
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