American Prairie loses grazing rights

[Ozarkansas]

Clarence Mortenson and the Smithsonian Exhibit​

Overview of the Exhibit​

Clarence Mortenson was prominently featured in the Smithsonian exhibit titled "Listening to the Prairie." This exhibit focuses on sustainable farming practices and the environmental stewardship of the North American prairie.

Contributions to Environmental Conservation​

Mortenson's ranching techniques have played a crucial role in promoting conservation and restoration efforts. His methods include:

• Grazing Management: Mimicking the natural grazing patterns of bison to enhance soil health and reduce erosion.
• Water Conservation: Implementing strategies to retain water on the ranch, improving its availability for crops and wildlife.
• Biodiversity Enhancement: Planting native grasses and trees to support local wildlife and restore the natural ecosystem.

Impact of Mortenson Ranch​

The Mortenson Ranch, located near Hayes, South Dakota, has become a model for sustainable agriculture. The ranch has been recognized for its innovative practices that balance productivity with ecological health. Mortenson's work has inspired future generations, as his sons continue to uphold and expand upon his conservation legacy.

Yeah that’s what the Mortenson principles are, but how common are they?

 

[Gila]

IMO the best podcast yet delving into the recent situation with American Prairie is the interview Steve Rinella had yesterday with AP’s CEO: Alison Fox. I highly suggest listening if a critic or a proponent. AP’s current position about predator management and hunting management peaked my interest.

 

[Gila]

Yeah that’s what the Mortenson principles are, but how common are they?

If what you are asking is who implements the technology then all of the states in the shortgrass, tall grass prairie biomes for sure. He is one of the pioneers of regenerative grazing and natural prairie restoration. SDSU granted Clarence his PhD. His research spanned over 40 years. No bison involved what-so-ever.

 

[Ozarkansas]

If what you are asking is who implements the technology then all of the states in the shortgrass, tall grass prairie biomes for sure. He is one of the pioneers of regenerative grazing and natural prairie restoration. SDSU granted Clarence his PhD. His research spanned over 40 years. No bison involved what-so-ever.

What I mean is, how many acres are managed under the mortenson principles, or what % of private ranchers or public leases utilize them? I can’t find any information on how common it is to follow them

 

[WRO]

What I mean is, how many acres are managed under the mortenson principles, or what % of private ranchers or public leases utilize them? I can’t find any information on how common it is to follow them

good luck, question hasn’t been answered yet. AI must not have the answer.


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[Gila]

What I mean is, how many acres are managed under the mortenson principles, or what % of private ranchers or public leases utilize them? I can’t find any information on how common it is to follow them

I have no way of knowing that. I have just as much information before me as you do. Having an exhibit at the Smithsonian is rather national I should think.

PIERRE, S.D. - The Wisconsin-based conservation organization Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, is proud to name the Mortenson family of Stanley County as the recipient of the 2011 Leopold Conservation Award in South Dakota.

 

[WRO]

Then why do you keep harping on it like its an widely used management strategy?

 

[Gila]

What I got out of the podcast…..

First to establish some facts:

1) Region 6 has 454 properties enrolling 1,478,129 acres making up 208 Block Management Areas (BMAs) and providing enhanced access to well over 700,000 public land acres.

2) Defenders of Wildlife have been long time partners of American Prairie. DOW are bio-diversity credit “brokers” so to speak. We see this with the Fort Peck Reservation buffalo grazing program. DOW bio-diversity credits fund the Reservation’s Game and Fish Dept. For those that don’t know, DOW is an anti-hunting (non-indigenous) and anti-cattle ranching “preservation” group. DOW position is that predators should replace hunting and bison should replace cattle ranching.

3) EarthJustice represents AP. EarthJustice has been involved with keeping endangered species on the list and other preservation, re-wilding legal issues.

3) AP has approx 88K in Block Management. Most of their acreage is in type 2 which limits when, where and how many hunters can access the properties as well as what species is to be hunted. They do not allow mule deer hunting or predator hunting on any of the properties that are enrolled or managed.

4) AP does not and will not manage any predators. They do encourage grizzlies, wolves, cougars, black bears, coyotes and black footed ferrets on their properties including the public lands and leases that they manage.

5) Approx 8,000 cattle are grazed on their properties leased to neighboring cattle ranchers.

The questions I have:

How many block management acres went away from the properties they acquired?

How much public land that they manage is no longer grazed by cattle?

Is hunting allowed on the public land that they manage?

Did AP get bio-diversity credits from the BLM grazing allotments where they grazed bison?

If any of the facts here are incorrect please chime in because I would like the truth to be known. Don’t bother with negative replies….I won’t.

 

[johnnycake]

@Gila your two posts on the podcast are the best evidence I've seen to demonstrate that you are in fact a bot. This has been a wild and bewildering ride

 

[KurtR]

Then why do you keep harping on it like its a widely used management strategy?

One of his sons is a lawyer he would probably send a cease and desist letter to this clown to keep the family name out of his incoherent rambling.

 

[CJ19]

@Gila your two posts on the podcast are the best evidence I've seen to demonstrate that you are in fact a bot. This has been a wild and bewildering ride

Why? Seems fine whether i agree or not with him. The people claiming he is some bot or training AI are coping hard.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

@Gila your two posts on the podcast are the best evidence I've seen to demonstrate that you are in fact a bot. This has been a wild and bewildering ride

He’s not a bot. He’s simply repeating the same talking points over and over to amplify the message with which he agrees. Further engagement is pointless and counterproductive.

 

[WRO]

The questions I have:

How many block management acres went away from the properties they acquired?

How much public land that they manage is no longer grazed by cattle?

Is hunting allowed on the public land that they manage?

Did AP get bio-diversity credits from the BLM grazing allotments where they grazed bison?

If any of the facts here are incorrect please chime in because I would like the truth to be known. Don’t bother with negative replies….I won’t.

1. Don’t know, I’m guessing the same. They also do draw mule deer hunts because their numbers aren’t thriving.

2. Probably a small portion.

3. State law supersedes cattle leases, meaning hunting on public is governed by the state not the leasee.

4. Probably, why does this matter, wouldn’t that increase the economic value of the bison?


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[Gila]

We need cattle ranchers on board for access to private lands as well as hunting public lands. Bio-diversity credits that encourage predators and bison grazing could very well signal the end of hunting the West if we don’t fight it:

 

[Hide Hunter]

I love American Prairie. I hope they win this case in court