AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBear Safety in Glacier: A missing hiker’s body was found in Glacier National Park, and the National Park Service says injuries match a bear encounter—the first deadly bear attack there since 1998, with trails near the Mt. Brown Trail temporarily closed while officials check for bear activity. Public Land Access Fight: Conservation groups and hunters are pushing Montana to “cement the legality” of corner crossing, filing suit against FWP after Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras argued it’s trespassing—adding fuel to a fast-moving legal gray area. State Trust Land Policy: Montana’s State Auditor James Brown is set to ask the Land Board to expand land exchanges using third-party consultants paid by landowners, drawing criticism that it could tilt fairness toward those who can hire help. Fire Weather: Stutsman County issued red-flag fire warnings as high winds and low humidity create “extreme” fire behavior—urging residents to avoid controlled burns. Northern Lights: NOAA says aurora chances remain in northern Montana and nearby states this weekend, with the best viewing after dark in darker areas.
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