The board discussed and approved several items, including the sale of the former WATCh East Property, timber sales, an oil and gas lease sale, and easements. Members reviewed and discussed legislative proposals concerning trust lands and received a litigation update. A motion was passed to vacate a moratorium regarding bison grazing, despite some opposition from board members regarding the board's constitutional authority.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Land Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The board addressed several administrative and action items, including the sale of the Culbertson Readiness Center and Vehicle Maintenance Shop to Roosevelt County. The meeting featured multiple timber sale proposals, specifically the Baldy Buzzcut in Granite County, the Fast Horse sale near Seeley Lake, the Klinger Blowdown sale in Lincoln County, and the Section 36 timber sale in Lake County. Additionally, the board discussed easements, a settlement agreement regarding the State of Montana v. Talen Montana, LLC, and received a briefing on the Land Banking Program. Legislative proposals and a quarterly litigation update were also reviewed.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Land Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key items, including approval of timber sales and the Cramer Creek Land Exchange. A briefing on the Land Banking Program was deferred to the following month due to technical issues. The board also approved land banking sales, easements, and legislative proposals. A policy regarding production livestock was discussed and amended to be deferred to a future meeting. Additionally, the board reviewed a lease agreement and received a quarterly litigation update.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Land Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board discussed several action items including the final approval for a building sale by the Department of Labor, a land donation from the Gianforte family for a new executive residence, a land exchange by the Department of Corrections, timber sales in Cascade County, oil and gas lease sales in multiple counties, a commercial lease template, a preliminary land exchange for Fitch Inc, and various easements. The board also reviewed objections on water rights and discussed the Lincoln shooting range. Significant attention was given to the land exchange policy and the proposed donation of the Hauser Mansion for use as the governor's official residence.
