Department of Livestock

Livestock Loss Reduction & Mitigation Board

The Livestock Loss Reduction and Mitigation Board is established by Montana Code Annotated 2-15-3110: Livestock loss reduction and mitigation board -- purpose, membership, and qualifications. (1) There is a livestock loss reduction and mitigation board. The purpose of the board is to administer the programs called for in the Montana gray wolf management plan and established in 2-15-3111 through 2-15-3113, with funds provided through the accounts established in 81-1-110, in order to minimize losses caused by wolves to livestock producers and to reimburse livestock producers for livestock losses from wolf predation.
     (2) The board consists of seven members, appointed by the governor, as follows:
     (a) three members from a list of names recommended by the board of livestock;
     (b) three members from a list of names recommended by the fish, wildlife, and parks commission; and
     (c) one member of the general public.

2008 Board Members