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Group opposes tribal takeover of bison range

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003

An opposition group says the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana shouldn't assume management of the National Bison Range.

The Department of Interior is preparing to let the tribes take over the range. The group of residents say they aren't oppose to tribal rights but want control to remain with the federal government.

Get the Story:
Across the Big Sky: Group calls meeting about bison range (The Great Falls Tribune 6/2)

Relevant Links:
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - http://www.cskt.org
National Bison Range - http://bisonrange.fws.gov

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