Compensating Local Governments for Lost Tax Revenue— l<io effect. 



Setting Future Research Agenda-No effect. 



Issue: Commercial Uses /Effects on Archaeological and Historical Resources 



No effect. 



Issue: Landowner Relations /Effects on Archaeological and Historical Resources 



Predator Control-No effect. 



Game Damage— 'No effect. 



Weed Control-Weed treatments under any alternative could affect archaeological and historical 

 resources. Of the treatments used, only burning has the potential for adverse effects. As appropriate, 

 FWP would consult with the Montana State Historic Preservation Officer to ensure protection of 

 archaeological and historical resources. 



Urban fVildlife-No effect. 



Issue: Access /Effects on Social Values 



Overall Access-Total available access wdthin the state depends on the willingness of landowners to 

 grant hunters and other recreationists access to their land. Many people consider FWP's legally 

 mandated programs dealing with public access as beneficial in preserving hunting traditions. FWP's 

 continued direct involvement in public access to private land would help maintain a working 

 relationship between FWP and private landowners in addressing mutual concerns. 



This alternative's expanded enforcement and educational programs would continue to emphasize 

 landowner/sportsman relationships but also would emphasize resource protection. Hunters and 

 trappers would continue to benefit more from FWP's access programs, but this alternative also could 

 improve FWP's working relationships v^th nonhunting conservationists. Considering habitat 

 integrity in an overall access policy would show FWP's commitment to a broader management role 

 than under alternative 1. 



Block Management Policy-Continued emphasis on hunting access with FWP oversight under this 

 alternative would be consistent with Montana tradition. Incentive payments to landowners through 

 BM/HEP agreements and a new initiative for nonhunting access would facilitate access to private 

 land and many people would perceive this as preserving hunting traditions and broadening of FWP's 

 constituency base. 



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