Aspen and Bitterbrush Enhancement on Mt Haggin WMA FWP-DN-WL-R3-24-046

Aug 14, 2024 12:41 PM

This Decision Notice has been prepared for MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to enhance habitat conditions on the Willow Creek Addition to Mt Haggin Wildlife Management Area (WMA). There are 27 acres of aspen stands and 165 acres of bitterbrush stands on the parcel whose wildlife habitat value is currently being compromised by expanding Douglas fir. FWP is proposing to hand remove Douglas fir from these aspen and bitterbrush stands to enhance their productivity for the benefit of elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, ruffed grouse, neotropical songbirds, and other small mammal species that rely on these cover types. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) supported the Willow Creek Acquisition through a generous grant to cover costs of making improvements to habitat on the property. These funds will be used to pay for a portion of this project.