Montana Board of Land Commissioners Agenda 2026-05-18
Board declines to adopt DNRC recommendation on Madison grazing bid
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Description
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.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$500/AUM (offered)
Vendor
HASTINGS, ANDREA
Agency
Montana Secretary of State|Board of Land Commissioners, MT
Contract Type
OTHER
Document Date
May 18, 2026
Renewal Info
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.
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State
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