Makeup of Land Board up for grabs in election

Candidates throughout Montana often say they support access to public land. But the more nuanced perspective of politicians can have significant ramifications for landowners, sportsmen and sportswomen and the state overall. They differ on how far they’re willing to go with their public land support.

Republican attorney general candidate Austin Knudsen is cautious of purchasing more state trust lands. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney is committed to supporting their acquisition.

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