Decision Memo Completed

Goose Fire Fences

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

Reconstruct fence burned in the 2021 Goose fire and extend portions of four fences where the fire removed natural barriers to livestock movement. Fences will be wildlife friendly and total 1.83 miles. Includes fence segments in RNA and IRA boundaries

Location

T13S R1E Sec 5, 7 & 9; T12S R1E Sec 32, 34

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/07/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
Goose Fire FencesDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2025
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing management