They’re the fastest and most efficient way to shift resources back to the public-lands ranchers.
They may be followed by relaxation of AUM curtailments, extension of grazing seasons and more flexible rules for pasture management.
So why wouldn’t a ranching advocacy group endorse them?
The advocates oppose them, claiming they’re cruel and costly, unless they lead to greater use of the Montana Solution, as in catch-treat-release.
They have a better way.
The article, appearing yesterday in St. George News, was written by staff at Utah State University Extension, sponsor of the FREES Network.
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