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Public Land Grazing Leases in Montana
Montana offers extensive public land grazing opportunities across multiple federal and state agencies. Ranchers can access grazing leases through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). These Montana grazing leases are crucial for sustainable ranching practices.
Major Grazing Programs
Understanding Montana grazing leases is essential for ranchers looking to optimize their grazing strategies.
BLM Grazing Allotments: The BLM manages approximately 8 million acres of public land in Montana through over 2,000 grazing allotments. These allotments provide critical forage for Montana’s livestock industry.
U.S. Forest Service: National Forests in Montana offer additional grazing opportunities on designated allotments within forest boundaries.
State Trust Lands: Montana DNRC manages state trust lands that provide grazing leases generating revenue for public schools and other beneficiaries.
Explore Our Data
Explore our interactive maps of Montana public-land grazing — both shaded on the same grazing-volume scale (AUMs ≈ head-months) so they read together:
See the BLM permit-holder writeup, operator rankings, and how to read the map →