RU 28 - Nine Pipe Reservoir 



Acres: 270.30 



Rent: $112.50 



Grazing Season: June 1 to September 15 



Stocking Rate: 30 head 



Permittee: Post Creek Indian Stock Association 



A study of this unit was made in 1970 by the Bureau of Indian 

 Affairs, the Soil Conservation Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service 

 as to the carrying capacity of this unit with consideration of the waterfowl 

 that this unit was created for. 



There are four different pastures in this unit that will be rotated. 

 Three of these pastures will be rested each year and one grazed. These 

 pastures have been checked each year, and we are finding native grasses 

 coming back and replacing much of the bluegrass. It is felt that 90 A.U.M. 

 grazing rate on these pastures is compatable to the wildlife and will improve 

 the pasture over the years. However, the pasture that is grazed each year 

 is grazed hard, but with this plan, it will have three years of rest to 

 maintain its vigor. 



The present plan is subject to change, with one-year's • notice to 

 the users, if studies indicate the plan to be adversely affecting wildlife. 

 The cooperation from the Post Creek Indian Stock Association has been very 

 good with this type of management plan. 



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has requested nonuse of the 

 following land: S'-jSWa of Section 27 - T20N R20W located on the north side 

 of the highway at Refuge sub-station. This will not be used for two years 

 and then evaluated for wildlife nesting area. 



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has management of this unit. 



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