Montana Groups Sue Over Public Land Access

Two public land access groups challenge Montanas stance on corner crossing, filing a lawsuit against Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Public Land Water Access Association seek to overturn a recent agency memo, aiming to settle the debate on corner crossing over private checkerboard sections. The suit comes after a digital mapping report revealed eight million acres of corner-locked public land nationwide, with 871,000 in Montana. Hunters and access advocates argue the memo is an overreach, while Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras maintains its clear-cut trespassing. As lawmakers prepare for a bill to legalize corner crossing next session, this lawsuit could unlock vast public acres for hunters while drawing a firm line on property lines.

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