MT Wins, California Wolf Attacks, AmeriCorps Cuts | Fresh Tracks Weekly (Ep. 98)
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This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we bring you updates from across the West—even while Randy's out chasing turkeys.
New Film "UNWIRED" – A must-watch on Wyoming pronghorn, GPS tracking, and how fencing is evolving for wildlife migration. https://thewyldlifefund.org/unwired/
Montana Legislative Wins – Two competing bills (HB 932 & SB 537) could shape the future of conservation funding from marijuana tax revenue.
Moose & Sheep Tags – A new law allows FWP to raffle or auction high-demand tags. What does it mean for conservation groups and revenue?
Montana expands its Block Management Program to improve public land access through private property.
Wolf Conflicts in California – Sierra County is “under siege” after 18 confirmed wolf-related attacks. What’s going on?
Public Land for Housing? – A new federal task force is considering selling or leasing public land for housing. We discuss the implications.
Oklahoma Restricts Non-Resident Hunters – A new law introduces a lottery system for public land access, aiming to address overcrowding.
AmeriCorps Funding Cut – $400M in grants canceled, and 85% of staff put on leave. Twenty-five states are suing the Trump administration.
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