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Arguably, habitat conservation is the most important tenet of wildlife management.
Wildlife sex ratios, population estimates, and breeding success is nearly meaningless information if wild animals do not have a place to live.
There are many factors that may drive a landowner to pursue wildlife habitat improvements on his/her land. These range from personal satisfaction and goodwill, to increased income associated with providing hunting or recreation opportunities. Most landowners probably subscribe to a hybrid perspective. While providing wildlife habitat will not always produce an appreciable income, it may offset other expenses associated with land management.
Wildlife in Montana belong to the people of the state, while wildlife habitat lies in the trust of Montana's land managers. How will you steward your property and the habitat which it provides?
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