September 28, 2019 The rising popularity of OHV’s for “public lands” recreation must be addressed fairly Recently members of UTV Utah, have led the fight to open street-legal access to Utah’s roads and highways by sending a letter to Secretary…
July 29, 2019 Cattlemen’s groups adamantly oppose bringing grizzlies into Northern Cascades National Park “Rural communities and ranching families throughout the region are already overwhelmed by exploding populations of gray wolves…” Greg Henderson Drovers NCBA, PLC Oppose Grizzly…
January 7, 2019 Government shutdown makes the case for state control of national parks and monuments The federal government, on the other hand, has no skin in the game when it comes to shutting down monuments and national parks thousands…
March 4, 2018 Incapable of caring for what it has, federal government continues to gobble up land These days, Interior spends over $200 million a year buying land. That raises the perennial question: how much is enough? The government already owns…
January 2, 2018 Is it time for taxpayers to stop subsidizing public lands recreation? Nevertheless, the recreation industry demands the government provide ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, even as it hasn’t stepped up to pay its…
May 9, 2017 Federal lands management is failing, here are some innovative solutions Targeted reforms to existing management policies could provide local managers with greater freedom and flexibility to implement creative, locally responsive management solutions while remaining…
January 16, 2017 Corporate giants buying big influence over national parks, monuments Government cronyism has had a disquieting and steep upward trend during the Obama Administration. Whether it be ‘alternative’ or ‘green’ energy corporations like Solyndra, receiving hundreds…
October 23, 2016 National Park Service’s persistent culture of sexual harassment Jon Jarvis, who will retire from the park service in January after a 40-year career, was called before Congress in June after a report…
October 21, 2016 Memo to Feds: Don’t grab another acre until you can manage what you have Consider just a few of these backlogged projects on federal lands: At least $15 million is needed to fix the “deteriorated condition” of the…
September 16, 2016 Montana lawmakers suggest tribal hunts for growing Yellowstone bison herds Montana lawmakers push for tribal bison hunts in Yellowstone By MATTHEW BROWN from Capital Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana legislative committee that…
