News you can use

FWP win round in Blaine County bison suit

One step was taken, and another created, in the ongoing lawsuit between the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Hi-Line farmers, ranchers and politicians who oppose recent bison relocations.

The hearing in the Blaine County Courthouse Friday morning was scheduled to deal with a motion filed this spring by the rancher plaintiffs, represented by Helena-based attorney Cory Swanson, accusing FWP of contempt of court for knowingly moving bison as a temporary restraining order took effect.

Many Native American groups, including those at Fort Peck and Fort Belknap Indian Reservations, want...

 

Reader Comments(0)