species. To alleviate this flaw in the determination of 

 the species value, a unit accumulating 70 or more 

 points from game and furbearer species and species of 

 special concern, regardless of the presence or absence 

 of endangered species, was automatically given a 

 Class I species value. To accumulate 70 points, it was 

 necessary for a diversity of species in relatively high 

 densities to be present. As a result of this change, 

 43 additional units were awarded a Class I for species 

 value. Only two units, however, had their final 

 resource value changed to a Class I based on this 

 change alone. 



RECREATION VALUE 



Consumptive Dse 



The four major big game species--deer , elk, 

 antelope and black bear — received points determined by 

 a computer analysis which used hunting district in- 

 formation (see Methods). Three hunting values-- 

 pressure, success, and percent non-resident pressure — 

 were used in the evaluation. A maximum of 25 points 

 could be accumulated for each species. For all other 

 game species not included in the computer analysis, the 

 relative ranking assigned by the participating 

 biologists was used. A maximum of 24 points could be 

 awarded to each of these species. A maximum of three 

 species could be included in the final consumptive 

 recreation calculation. Total points accumulated for 

 each species were combined to obtain a final consump- 

 tive recreation value. 



Nonconsumptive Use 



Points were given for wildlife/habitat oriented 

 use, scientific/educational value, and aesthetics. The 

 points system for wildlife/habitat oriented use was: 



4 - Area attracts users or visitors from all over 

 the country relatively high level of use; 

 species or habitats accessible or 



visible and/or relatively uncommon on national 

 basis. 



3 - Area attracts visitors statewide; moderate 

 level of use. 



2 - Area attracts visitors from region, or multi- 

 county area. May be significantly used. 



1 - Area attracts primarily local people. 



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