Lost River WMA Grazing Lease Decision Notice
Jan 18, 2023 10:35 AM
As detailed in the draft Environmental Assessment (EA), Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to initiate a livestock grazing lease on the Lost River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for 8 years starting in May 2023 and continuing until October 15, 2030. The grazing system, as implemented, would include both FWP-owned property on the Lost River WMA and associated School Trust Land managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The grazing system would provide periods of deferment and rest to native pastures. Grazing on pastures composed primarily of FWP land would allow grazing between May 15 and October 15. Grazing of native pastures would be managed through a rest-rotation grazing system. This grazing system would consist of approximately 2857 acres of FWP-owned property. Grazing would also occur on 3571 acres of adjacent DNRC-owned property. The lessee would be permitted to graze 190-220 Animal Units annually.