Montana Public Lands Council

An MSGA 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 efforts, we can succeed! Contact MSGA for a membership application.
 

MPLC Leadership

Chairman: Larry Pilster, Alzada
Vice Chair: George Trischman, Twin Bridges
Secretary/Treasurer: Jay Bodner, Helena 
Headquarters: 420 N California, Helena, MT 59601, Phone: (406) 442-3420, Fax: (406) 449-5105

Jim Anderson, Alder
Joe Helle, Dillon
Bill Loehding, Ekalaka
Johnnie Schultz, Grass Range
Vicki Olson, Malta
Cal Shipp, Glasgow
Jeff Tauck, Hammond
Lee Iverson, Winnett
Dan Teigen, Teigen

National Public Lands Delegate:  Vicki Olson, Malta
MSGA Staff Contact: Jay Bodner, Helena

Find additional information at National Public Lands Council News

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