Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on a proposal to buy 5,677 acres that would provide critical wildlife habitat and public access to the Snowy Mountains in Golden Valley County.

The comments will help FWP measure public interest and support for the proposal and identify potential issues that would require further analysis. They also could provide insight for refining the proposal or developing alternatives.

The property, north of Ryegate, encompasses short-grass prairie, foothill and mountain habitats and is home to elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer...