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DOI wants Mont. tribe to manage bison range
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003 The Department of Interior held a public hearing on Thursday to discuss handing management of the National Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation of Montana. Tribal members, a state lawmaker, a former county prosecutor and others spoke in favor of the proposal. A "handful" of non-Indians opposed it, the Associated Press reported. An Interior official said a written proposal would be ready for public comment by the end of June. Get the Story:
Tribal takeover of National Bison Range progressing (AP 5/16) Relevant Links:
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - http://www.cskt.org
National Bison Range - http://bisonrange.fws.gov