Why Montana ranchers are applauding the end of American Prairie's bison grazing permits

This month, BLM ruled that federal grazing permits are meant for traditional livestock production—not conservation.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) revoked seven bison grazing leases in Montana held by the conservation nonprofit American Prairie. This decision marks the latest chapter in what has become a touchstone in the conflict between ranchers and environmentalists.