Montana groups urge Gianforte for more public input on wilderness study areas, disagree on how

By Tom Lutey - August 16, 2018 - Originally published in the Billings Gazette. LEWISTOWN — Wildlife groups are urging U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte to gather more public opinion before moving ahead with two bills to release 700,000 federal acres in Montana from wilderness consideration. Gianforte, a Republican, assured representatives from the Montana Wilderness Association, Montana Wildlife Federation and others that there would be time for public input after the bills are passed. At issue ...