AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBison on the chopping block: The Bureau of Land Management has revoked grazing permits tied to American Prairie’s bison program, and visitors say it’s not as simple as “just go see the herd” when access and rules shift. The dispute centers on whether bison management counts as “production-oriented purposes,” even as the nonprofit harvests and donates meat. Public safety in focus: After a fatal Missoula shooting involving temporary bail bond agents, Montana’s securities and insurance commissioner is proposing tighter, clearer supervision rules—aimed at keeping temporary agents from acting without fully licensed oversight. Culture & travel buzz: Yellowstone gets a 2027 luxury tour plan promising “exclusive access” and fewer crowds, while a new Standing Rock anniversary festival (“People of the Sun”) lines up major artists for Sept. 16–18. Local life: Great Falls hosted “Healing the Collective Faire,” bringing holistic wellness vendors and speakers to Town Square Market.
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