Why would they lie about who really wants to keep public lands public?

Opponents of state management of federal public lands continue down a road paved with misinformation. It’s blatant, and it’s disgusting, but it’s actually a good sign because it means they have no facts to support their position.

Senate Bill 215 introduced earlier this year by Senator Fielder, R -Thompson Falls would have prohibited the sale of any public land that may be transferred from the federal government to the state. Unbelievably the same groups that oppose state based management (claiming we’ll “sell it all off”) stood in direct opposition of the bill that would prohibit such sales. Watch this 2 minute video clip from the official hearing to see for yourself who’s really trying to keep public lands public and who is not:

VIDEO CLIP – SENATE BILL NO. 215 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT PROHIBITING FUTURE SALES OF LAND GRANTED OR TRANFERED TO THE STATE

Why would Montana Wildlife Federation, Audubon, and Wilderness Association stand in opposition to a law that would keep public lands public? What are their real motives? And where are they getting all the money for those billboards, TV ads, and busses that bring hundreds of people to every state capitol for their so called “keep it public” rallies?

We must ask ourselves “who is really looking out for our best interests?” I say those who are honest about the issues are our best bet for creating the kind of state we can leave to our children. By the way, you can fact check the actual text of SB 215 here: SB 215

If you favor improved access, health, and productivity on our public lands, sign the petition and help us spread the word! It’s time we tell the Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Nature Conservancy, Wilderness Association, Back Country Hunters and Anglers, and Democratic Party to stop the deception. Montanans deserve facts, not fiction.