Announcements

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Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
The BLM’s Missoula Field Office has put its firewood and Christmas tree permits online for the first time. (BLM photo)

Missoula BLM Launches Online Permits for Firewood and Christmas Trees

Getting a permit to gather firewood or harvest a Christmas tree in the Missoula area just got easier, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management’s online permit system.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
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BLM holds October 2024 sale for North Dakota oil and gas leases

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 20 parcels covering 3,173 acres in North Dakota.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM Announces Implementation of North Hills WUI Fuels Reduction Project

The Bureau of Land Management announces the decision to implement the North Hills Wildland-Urban Interface Fuels Reduction Project, following the review of the Categorical Exclusion.
Montana-Dakotas, Missoula FO
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Missoula BLM prepares for prescribed burns in Blackfoot River watershed

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is preparing for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot Corridor.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Volunteers to honor National Public Lands Day Sept. 28 at Decision Point

Volunteers can celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping Bureau of Land Management staff maintain the Decision Point trail, Sept. 28.
Montana-Dakotas, Lewistown FO
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Volunteers to make Elk Creek fences friendlier for Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by making fences near Grass Range, Montana, safer for migrating wildlife, Sept. 28.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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BLM Selects Monument Manager to Lead North Central Montana District

Zane Fulbright, previously the manager of the district’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, brings a wealth of experience to apply to his new role as district manager of the North Central Montana District.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Construction Begins on New Coal Banks Landing Campground Boat Ramp

Construction of a new boat ramp at the Bureau of Land Management’s Coal Banks Landing Campground begins this week and should be completed by spring 2025.
Montana-Dakotas, Malta FO
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BLM seeks public input on Malta Field Office Updated Recreation Business Plan

Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Malta Field Office’s draft updated Business Plan for Developed Recreation, which includes proposed fee increases.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
Montana-Dakotas, Dillon FO
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Proposed Fee Increases for Madison River Recreation Sites

The BLM requests public comments regarding proposed increases to existing camping fees and implementation of per-person day use fees at BLM recreation sites along the Madison River. Comment period closes Sept. 18, 2024.