Montana’s 66th Legislature starts January 7 Every two years, Montana’s 100-member House of Representatives and 50-member Senate gather in Helena for 90 days of budget negotiations, lawmaking and shenanigans. During the Legislative Session, Prairie Populist will share updates on the...

Habitat Montana project increases access in areas where it is needed most: Eastern Montana It’s no secret that landowners and hunters sometimes clash when it comes to issues like access to prize hunting grounds. That’s why it’s important to note...

15,000 ACRES SLATED FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT By Justin Schaaf Take a hike with me if you will. It is springtime in Eastern Montana, we are within eyesight of one of Montana’s greatest hidden treasures, Makoshika State Park. Kip Stenson, the...

RANCHERS : THE LOCAL CONSERVATIONISTS Story and Photos by August Schield Ranchers are the local conservationists in the Ruby Valley. Here, conservation isn’t only a part of the culture, but also a part of the community. Meet Rick Sandru and...