Grazing System Basics Continuous SeasonLong Ranch Headquarters Map

Grazing System Basics

Continuous Season-Long Ranch Headquarters Map Legend Water tanks Salt Steep rocky range site Perennial Stream Continuous Season-Long: Livestock placed in pasture in spring and removed at end of grazing season, or grazing all year in one pasture Affect on Animal Production: Affect on Rangeland Condition:

Continuous Season-Long Camp Headquarters Map Legend Water source Perennial Stream Steep rocky area Area with 3 camping areas and hiking trails originating at each camping area. How would you apply Continuous Season-Long camping? Affect on People’s Recreation Experience: Affect on Land:

Deferred Rotation North River Pasture (160 acres) Upland Pasture (180 acres) Water tanks South River Pasture (160 acres) Home Pasture (140 acres) Herd stays in this pasture in Fall & Winter (Nov through March) Perennial Stream Lowland Valley Bottom Ecological Site Upland Bench Ecological Site Deferment Rotation: Each year at least one pasture in the unit receives a deferment, and the deferment is rotated among pastures over years (in other words, a different pasture gets deferred every year). Affect on Animal Production: Affect on Rangeland Condition:

Deferred Rotation Perennial Stream Water tank Area with 4 camping areas and hiking trails originating at each camping area. How would you apply Deferred Rotation camping? Affect on People’s Recreation Experience: Affect on Land:

Rest Rotation (or Hormay System) These are summer pastures. Livestock are moved to winter range from December though March. Hill Pasture ( 350 acres) Spring Pasture ( 400 acres) Perennial Stream Creek Pasture (370 acres) Rest Rotation: Each year at least one pasture in the unit receives a full year of rest from grazing, and the rest is rotated among pastures over years (in other words, a different pasture gets rested every year). Affect on Animal Production: Affect on Rangeland Condition:

Rest Rotation Perennial Stream Water tank Area with 3 camping areas and hiking trails originating at each camping area. How would you apply Rest Rotation camping? Affect on People’s Recreation Experience: Affect on Land:

Short Duration or Mgmt Intensive Pasture A Pasture B Pasture H Pasture C Water tanks Pasture G Well with water line. Pasture D Pasture F Pasture E Short Duration: Each pasture is grazed several times each year, but it is grazed for only a few days each time it is grazed. Also know as Management Intensive or High Intensity-Low Frequency (HILF). Affect on Animal Production: Affect on Rangeland Condition:

Short Duration or Mgmt Intensive Water tanks Area with 8 camping areas and hiking trails originating at each camping area. How would you apply Short Duration camping? Affect on People’s Recreation Experience: Affect on Land:

Seasonal Suitability Summer Range Spring/Fall Winter Range