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FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2002

The Montana Supreme Court this week refused to dismiss a case involving the reach of state wildlife laws to reservations.

A couple gave some of their herd of elk to the Crow Tribe. But the state went to court and blocked further transfers, saying the animals would be allowed to roam free on the reservation.

State law places restrictions on animals for fear of disease transmission.

The couple has since shot the rest of their herd and argued the case should be thrown out as a result.

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