Board declines to adopt DNRC recommendation on Madison grazing bid

High bidder Andrea Hastings’ offer of $500 per AUM for Madison County Grazing Lease No. 1092 was not recommended for approval by DNRC, which deemed it excessive and potentially harmful to sage grouse habitat. The Board did not adopt the Director’s competing recommendation at this meeting, and the high bid remains rejected.

Scope & details

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Contract amount

$500/AUM (offered)

Contract type

OTHER

Renewal

High bid of $500/AUM was evaluated under MCA 77-6-205 and ARM 36.25.117 and found to exceed community standards and pose long-term resource risks; not adopted as the lease rate.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Montana Board of Land Commissioners Agenda 2026-05-18

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