Sub-Strategy 2: Address problem related to potential larkspur poisoning 

 to livestock by the use of medicated feeds (Silent Herder), limited used 

 of electric fencing, pasture layout and timing of livestock movements. 



ISSUE 2: Noxious weeds occur on the property. 



Strategy 1: Control noxious weed infestations when they are found to 

 occur as outlined in the Region 3 WMA Weed Control Management Plan. 

 Strategy 2: Require that any livestock utilizing the WMA grazing system (that 

 will be given hay before arriving on the game range) be fed only "weed free" 

 hay at least two weeks prior to the "on date." 



ISSUE 3: Documenting success of reaching vegetative objectives. 



Strategy: Monitor grass and shrub species by permanent photo and/or other 

 physical measurements to ensure health, vigor and plant succession is moving 

 toward desired conditions as noted in Objective 1 . Employ the assistance of the 

 Montana Riparian Association to assist in this effort. 



OBJECTIVE 2. Expand the benefits of managing the deeded WMA land as wildlife 

 habitat to adjoining DNRC Land. 



ISSUE I: The Ledford Creek Grazing Association has the grazing rights to the 3,620 

 acres of DNRC property (McGuire) found within the boundaries of the WMA with a 

 rated carrying capacity of 1059 AUMs. The McGuire property is important elk winter 

 range and wildlife habitat. 



Strategy: Enter into an exchange of use, whereby the Association is allowed to 

 graze livestock on the WMA in return for FWP being allowed to include the 

 McGuire in the management of the WMA. 



ISSUE 2: FWP presently leases over 10, OCX) acres of DNRC land associated with the 

 WMA. This land is important wildlife habitat and an intregal part of the WMA. The 

 cost of leasing DNRC land will continue to increase and could eventually be cost 

 prohibitive. 



Strategy: Continue to lease the grazing rights to the Association to help cover 

 the cost of the lease, upkeep and improvements. The lease would allow FWP to 

 maintain management of these lands. 



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