Revoking recreational access to public lands is not a realistic worry in states whose economy depends on tourism. People come to Montana to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. Outfitting is a big industry here and in all the Rocky Mountain region. A common sore point throughout the West is user fees, charging the public for access to their own lands. User fees derive from federal under-funding of agencies like BLM and USFS. My reluctant conclusion is that whom we elect only matters any more at the local level. State and national elections nowadays are up for sale to the highest bidder. Those elected will favor the interests that bankrolled their campaigns.

Bill Ferguson