Fencing and reseeding have been the types of development under- 

 taken in order that forage will be provided for big game in the area 

 during the winter months. 



LEASES OF BIG GAME WINTER RANGE 



Leases on approximately 120,000 acres of game range located 

 within the Fish Creek-Thompson River and lower Blackfoot areas 

 were again renewed during the past biennium. These areas are pro- 

 viding badly needed winter forage for important numbers of elk and 

 deer. 



MAINTENANCE OF WILDLIFE AREAS 





big Horn Sheep 1 ransplanting Site, Missouri River Badlands 



The Maintenance of Reservoirs 



Thirty-seven reservoirs located in the eastern portion of the state 

 have been developed for waterfowl purposes. The developmnt work 

 has consisted of fencing the upper end of these reservoirs to protect 

 them from trampling by livestock. It has also consisted of the plant- 

 ing of various types of food and cover for waterfowl. In all cases, suf- 

 ficient water gaps have been maintained for livestock use. 



This program has now been transferred onto a maintenance basis. 

 The fences were maintained during the past two years with some 

 necessary replacements as needed. 



Game Salting 



Big game salting has been an important activity for many years. 

 During the past ten years, it has been carried on by the state as a 



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