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Resident urges ‘fence out’ to protect leased rangeland
Summary
A resident told commissioners that about 90% of local rangeland is leased and urged the county to pursue a “fence out” option to protect livestock and rural character, saying many lessees and landowners cannot afford to build fences.
A resident urged the commission to pursue a “fence out” approach for leased rangeland, saying it would help keep the area rural and support ranchers.
The caller told the commission that “probably about 90% of our rangeland is leased,” and said most lessees and landowners cannot afford or do not want to build fences. “I’m in favor of fence out 100%,” the resident said, adding that fencing helps “keep our bridal, as much rural here as we possibly can” and benefits ranchers.
The resident said she and a neighbor once built a shared fence and offered to help if the county pursues the idea. She also said she had spoken with others who are concerned, naming Jeff Jones and Browning Arms as people or parties she had discussed the issue with.
The remarks were made during the meeting’s public comment period and were an appeal for the commission to consider fencing options; the transcript contains no formal motion or staff direction tied to the comment.
Public comments do not themselves change county policy; any formal action would require a separate agenda item and a vote by the commissioners.
