U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEWS RELEASE
Malta Field Office |
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| Release Date: 09/06/11 | ||||||
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Tips for Sportsmen and Sportswomen Using Public Lands |
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The Bureau of Land Management’s HiLine District (BLM) would like to remind hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to be mindful of travel and camping regulations on BLM-administered lands and to be respectful of private landowners and other public land users. In order to minimize user conflicts and to protect wildlife habitat and fragile soils, all wheeled motorized vehicle travel (this includes tracked vehicles) is restricted to established roads and trails. Visitors are highly encouraged to carry a map and check with area administrative offices for current travel information and potential fire restrictions. Here are a few other reminders when recreating on public lands:
Violations can be reported by calling 1-800- TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). Additional information can be obtained by visiting the web at http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/prog/recreation or by calling or visiting one of the local BLM field offices (654-5100 for Malta, 228-3750 for Glasgow, 262-2820 for Havre). |
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands. |
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| Last updated: 06-28-2012 | ||||||
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