DNRC Seeks Input on Proposed Production Livestock Policy
HELENA, Mont — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is soliciting input on a proposed Montana Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) policy on grazing leases.
In February of 2026, a motion was unanimously approved by the Land Board which directed the DNRC to develop and propose a policy that favors the issuance of grazing leases on state trust lands to production livestock and which considers the fiduciary obligations of the Land Board and the department. At the direction of the Land Board, DNRC is soliciting public comment on the draft Land Board policy until May 24, 2026. The department will review all comments and prepare a policy for Land Board review at an upcoming Land Board meeting.
If approved, the proposed policy would govern agency decision-making regarding the prioritization of grazing leases and would apply to the issuance or renewal of grazing leases occurring after approval.
For more information, to read the draft policy and to submit comments visit: Production Livestock Policy | Scoping Period | Public Comment and Survey.
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