Catch me up on Montana Conservation & Wildlife Issues?

[Beignet]

I used to pay very close attention to this stuff. Kind of got overwhelmed with the amount of crap happening at the national level (I believe that's by design) and quit paying attention for a while.

So, anyone mind catching me up on the good, the bad, and the ugly of issues affecting the sporting populace and wildlife here in Montana since say, January 2025? There's a bunch of bright folks on here whose knowledge and opinions I trust. Read me in, please.

 

[Beignet]

I'll get started, FWP seems to be shifting away from perpetual conservation easements. Instead using the Habitat Conservation Lease Program for 30-40 (or even 99) year conservation leases. My understanding is that they need to spend Habitat Montana monies but don't want to catch political flak from the Board of Land Commissioners who are skeptical of perpetual easements.