Diving into privatization of the Crazy Mtns (MT)

[DeePow]

“ How To Privatize a Mountain” by Josh Bullington - a fascinating article about the constant threat to private lands, especially ones we may not have traditionally thought as threats.

I know many despise a wide-array of politicians but my (our?) level of communication needs to continue to increase in order to preserve them from corporations and individuals who seek to develop them.

 

[MTPipeliner]

Interesting read

 

[MTElkchase]

Lots for sale in helena

 

[MuleyFever]

Sad

 

[elkguide]

Follow the money.

 

[mjh]

Money and power.

If yea got it you get all access.....

The rest of us unclean masses can watch nature video's posted to instagram.

 

[MTElkchase]

Money and power.

If yea got it you get all access.....

The rest of us unclean masses can watch nature video's posted to instagram.

Hope people corner hop this place

 

[MTHokie]

Man, that pisses a guy off... just let me hike the freakin' trail.

 

[copenmechanism]

Fascinating article, thanks for sharing.

 

[Netherman]

Hope people corner hop this place

Agreed. With the way things are shaking out in WY I hope MT FWP re-evaluates their positions here. Would be easier and better for the land to spend some money to mark the corners and aid in public access.

Money and power.

If yea got it you get all access.....

The rest of us unclean masses can watch nature video's posted to instagram.

Politicians do whatever their donors want until the ask comes into conflict with a large enough segment of voters to risk their re-election. Without f-you levels of money our best option is riling the masses. I'll be forwarding this to all my hunting crew and friends for awareness. Thanks OP for sharing.

 

[HighUintas]

Need more organizations that purchase land and turn it to public

 

[HighUintas]

Anyone know if that proposed land swap there from a couple years ago is still pending?

 

[finner]

Anyone know if that proposed land swap there from a couple years ago is still pending?

Yep. Decision is expected this summer

 

[DeePow]

Interesting read

If you want more of a historical take Where Roads Will Never Reach provides a deep dive into the work citizens and politicians alike have put in to preserve land.

While reading the book I couldn’t believe the work people were putting in to combat industry. Organizations today seem to have filled the void, especially when it comes to lobbying but citizens need to voice our opinions often. The development of land is prominent across the west creating a plethora of issues that small towns can prevent if we spoke up.

The problem is, with so many issues in modern society, how do you prioritize?