Breaks conservation easement

[Dakotakid]

Another conservation easement proposed in Fergus County if you all wish to make comments.

This sounds like near the Missouri River.

Montana FWP proposes two conservation easements in Fergus County

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has opened public comment for two proposed conservation easements in Fergus County.

www.krtv.com

I wonder if the easement excludes Buffalo?

 

[Oak]

Nice to see this.

Stafford Ferry Easement:

"It also comprises a portion of the larger landscape key to maintaining viable populations of bighorn sheep, Merriam’s wild turkey, sharptailed grouse, mountain lion, and a host of native non-game species. Most notably, this property and the surrounding breaks provide important habitat and access to the Southern Missouri River Breaks HD 482 bighorn sheep herd. This bighorn sheep herd is part of the state’s largest sheep metapopulation and provides an important ecological and recreational resource to Montana."

"In addition to these terms, CE language will also prohibit grazing by domestic sheep, llamas, and goats, until such time effective management practices are developed and implemented to mitigate concerns of disease transmission between wild and domestic sheep."

 

[R.K.]

Public comment is about to open!

From what I understand, it would conserve the habitat, but also allow hunting access and access to adjoining public lands.

Get your comments in!

Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement Draft Environmental Assessment FWP-CEA-WLD-R4-24-002 | Montana FWP

Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement Draft Environmental Assessment FWP-CEA-WLD-R4-24-002

fwp.mt.gov