A new conservation group has formed in Yellowstone County with the hope of tackling a problem that faces almost every group in the state – engaging a younger crowd of men and women in conservation. Yellowstone Valley Sportsmen is a club based in Billings that is dedicated to protecting and enjoying Montana’s land and waters, wildlife, and outdoor heritage. The group will host events and activities that educate hunters and anglers, while engaging the local community. The club will also prioritize the recruitment of new hunters and anglers, in the field projects, education on both hunting and fishing tactics, as well as education and action on conservation issues.
One issue in particular that the club will pursue is the sportsmen and landowner relationship around Yellowstone County and eastern Montana. The eastern side of our state holds some of the best wildlife habitat in the world, but much of it is private. By rebuilding relationships with private landowners through stewardship and personal connection, we can restore the hunter access that past generations enjoyed.
To learn more about Yellowstone Valley Sportsmen and to get involved like their page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Yellowstone-Valley-Sportsmen-311347832584377/ or contact John Bradley at jbradley@mtwf.org.
