iii 



ACKNOWLEDGMENT 



This report is the result of the efforts of many people. I wish to express 

 my appreciation to them, and also give special thanks to the following Indiv- 

 iduals: James Albano, Dan Brlcco, William Matthews, and Richard Zander of the 

 Bureau of Land Management; John Cada, Chris Clancey, Duane Claypool, Krlstl 

 DuBols, Dennis Flath, Ken Hamlin, Terry Hlghtower, Henry Jorgensen, Vlnce 

 Kozaklewicz, Tom Kosta, Nell Martin, Lanl Morris, Jon Swenson, and Ken Walcheck 

 all of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. 



I would also like to thank all of the landowners on the area for their coopera- 

 tion, friendship and hospitality. In addition, the following landowners deserve 

 special thanks; the Haughlan brothers and their families. Art Reukhauf , Mr. and 

 Mrs. Walt Reukhauf, and Mr. and Mrs. Verlln Hlnes. 



And last, but not least, I wish to thank Steve Dood for assistance with the bat 

 sampling effort, and my wife Terri for her help, patience and support. 



This study was funded by the Bureau of Land Management under Contract YA-512- 

 CT8-217. 



