A Montana Stockgrowers Association Natural Resources Program

History: Since the earliest settlement of the West, and particularly Montana, ranchers have been the caretakers and stewards of open, federal rangeland. This arrangement has been a mutually beneficial one-lessees of federal lands are responsible, environmentally-conscious land managers in partnership with the federal government. In turn, these lands, in combination with private lands, help to create many viable ranching operations for rural families, contributing to local economies and the western way of life.

Our Mission: The main responsibility of the Montana Public Lands Council is to develop and coordinate unified policy positions and pursue legislative and regulatory actions that most effectively represent Montana public lands grazing users. The Montana Public Lands Council is a leading state organization in monitoring, initiating and coordinating actions on priority public lands issues in the state.

The Montana Public Lands Council also works closely with the National Public Lands Council in Washington, D.C., on a number of national issues affecting federal lands grazing.

How do I join? Your membership is very important to us! Agricultural interests represent a very small portion of the total U.S. population. Therefore, whenever we voice our side of an issue, we must use our limited numbers to the fullest extent possible. With a collective effort, we can succeed! Click here for a membership application.

Chairman's Message

2011 MPLC Leadership

Chairman: George Trischman, Twin Bridges
Vice Chair:  Johnnie Schultz, Grass Range
Secretary/Treasurer:  Jay Bodner, Helena 

Board of Directors:

Jim Anderson, Alder
Llane Carroll, Ekalaka
Vic Hansen, Ekalaka
Joe Helle, Dillon
Lee Iverson, Winnett
Bill Loehding, Ekalaka
Don Nelson, Glasgow
Shawn Pilster, Alzada
Dan Teigen, Teigen

National Public Lands Delegate:
Vicki Olson, Malta

Headquarters: 420 N California, Helena, MT 59601, Phone: (406) 442-3420, Fax: (406) 449-5105