Elk Island WMA Ag Lease Decision Notice
Feb 25, 2022 2:55 PM
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) recently proposed to renew agricultural (crop/hay) leases on 372 acres of Elk Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Crane, MT. The proposed leases could be for a 10-year period (April 19, 2022 – March 31, 2032). The purpose of the leases is to provide cover and forage for wildlife, especially white-tailed deer and pheasants.
Utilizing an Environmental Assessment (EA) and public comment, a decision must be rendered by FWP which addresses the concerns and issues identified for this proposed action. FWP’s analysis supports the agricultural lease of Elk Island WMA as proposed, and it is our decision to accept the draft EA as supplemented by this Decision Notice as final, and to recommend the continuation of the agricultural lease for Elk Island WMA.
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Contact Info:
Melissa Foster I Wildlife Biologist I P.O. Box 1630, Miles City, MT 59301 I 406-234-0900 I MFoster@mt.gov