American Prarie to provide Bullwhacker Access

[atlas]

I pretty sure the Wilks still have more deeded acres in Montana than AP does at this point

 

[Beignet]

Kind of wild that the Wilks sold to AP, no?

Pure conjecture on my part, but I half figured they've had a hand in financing UPOM and other sort of anti-AP fellow travelers.

 

[Slam]

I completely get that and don't disagree, but there's potential for improving federal management of public lands. PLT to states, with likelihood of sale to such buyers as Wilkes and other uber wealthy will eliminate public access and result in uncertain impacts to wildlands, wildlife, public access, and public hunting. American Prairie (AP) is an anomaly, with goals and programs in best interests of wildlands and wildlife ... and a kicker benefit of public access and hunting opportunities.
Remember the slogan "Public lands in public hands" eminated from the Utah movement even directed by Montana's own Public Service Commissioner, Jennifer Fielder, and expanded meaning when PLT became a Republican Platform agenda goal. The recent Congressional proposal to sell public lands is even more concerning and needs continuous strong pushback. It could soon be a Republican goal.

AP acquires only private properties, but the potential nexus would be realized only if PLT took hold and/or public lands were sold by Congressional legislation and AP bought some. However, more likely the uber wealthy entities with the political influence and relationships would buy and close our cherished public lands.

So spend your resources opposing PLT and outright sale of public lands. Support American Prairie for the long haul longshot ... and don't worry about "save the cowboy", as there are more horses across the country than seen a hundred years ago, rodeos are more popular than ever ... and even my soccer player grandson transitioned into a MSU Bobcat college rodeo star and now goes "down the road" all over the country wrestling steers and tying down calves! Check out the COWBOY CHANNEL ... there are more cowboys than you can imagine,
many of whom do actually cowboy on ranches.

Wow, a cogent argument of the facts and the proper way to view the issues.

Damn, if we were closer I would invite you to belly up for an adult libation.

Kudos for clear, concise & rational thinking.

 

[HSi-ESi]

This is very good news - thanks for posting.

A buddy of mine had a 680-20 tag back in 2015. In late August that year - the Wilks opened public access across the Anchor Ranch. We were able to utilize the access that year and it was very nice.

If I recall correctly, the Wilks bought the Ranch to strike up a land-swap deal with BLM (getting Durfee Hills ground in exchange).

 

[SAJ-99]

If I recall correctly, the Wilks bought the Ranch to strike up a land-swap deal with BLM (getting Durfee Hills ground in exchange).

Sounds like extortion.

 

[TheTone]

It’s bizarre to me that all the family I have in the area sees this as just a terrible thing. Apparently they’re okay with private land being bought by billionaires and closed off but a non profit opening land up is a bridge too far

 

[Wildabeest]

It’s bizarre to me that all the family I have in the area sees this as just a terrible thing. Apparently they’re okay with private land being bought by billionaires and closed off but a non profit opening land up is a bridge too far

Just proves that propaganda works.

 

[SAJ-99]

It’s bizarre to me that all the family I have in the area sees this as just a terrible thing. Apparently they’re okay with private land being bought by billionaires and closed off but a non profit opening land up is a bridge too far

That’s why I made the point on the comment of public land in public hands. While I support the idea, I’m not sure AP’s neighbors do (although who really knows if words and actions match). APs has previously had a weakness in reading the room. I’m not sure it matters in the end. Locals can say and think whatever they want. Money talks and bullshit walks. I never heard of one seller complaining about AP being the buyer.

 

[brockel]

It’s bizarre to me that all the family I have in the area sees this as just a terrible thing. Apparently they’re okay with private land being bought by billionaires and closed off but a non profit opening land up is a bridge too far

Killing the cowboy

 

[mtmuley]

Think it will be crowded on the opener? mtmuley

 

[Carnage2011]

This didn’t open 50,000 acres of public land. That land was already accessible. This just made it drivable.

 

[mtmiller]

This didn’t open 50,000 acres of public land. That land was already accessible. This just made it drivable.

That is a rub.

Of course it was drivable before, for the few.

edit, also BLM created motorized access last year. It wasn't great, but was permitted.

 

[Straight Arrow]

Wow, a cogent argument of the facts and the proper way to view the issues.

Damn, if we were closer I would invite you to belly up for an adult libation.

Kudos for clear, concise & rational thinking.

Thanks. Where can you be found? 'Been known to travel far and wide for a free brewski!

 

[Carnage2011]

That is a rub.

Of course it was drivable before, for the few.

edit, also BLM created motorized access last year. It wasn't great, but was permitted.

That was my point. The OP’s post says this opens 50,000 acres of public land. That’s false. It’s kind of like when a realtor says a 10,000 acre ranch that’s only 2200 acres of deeeded and 7800 of public lease…

 

[Slam]

Thanks. Where can you be found? 'Been known to travel far and wide for a free brewski!

Unfortunately, east of the big muddy.