Buck Mountain – Southwest Region Red Deer – North Saskatchewan Operational Region

Provincial Grazing Reserves

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General Grazing Reserve Information

Area: 17,114 acres (6,925.8 hectares)

Year Established: 1964

Terrain: Gently undulating on the west side to strongly rolling on the east

Vegetation: Tame pasture, forested area

EcoRegion: Central mixedwood and lower foothills natural subregion

Nearby Municipalities: 25 km northwest of Winfield

Water Bodies: Buck Lake, Buck Lake Creek

Livestock Management Information

Responsible Association:

Buck Mountain Grazing Association (privatized April 1, 1997)

Looks after livestock and maintains the tame pastures in good, productive condition.

Maintains all fence lines, dugouts, one corral system and the buildings at the headquarters.

Grazing Season: Mid-May to Mid-October

Cattle: Approximately 12,200 Animal Unit Months (AUMs)

Minimum number of Patrons: 38 patrons

Application: Please contact 780 514-3417 for grazing allotment application. Application deadline is January 31

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Within the reserve there are 10,335 acres (4,182.4 hectares) that have been developed into tame pasture. One of the truly unique features within this reserve is a large hill located in the north central area that stands 3,100 feet high, and provides a spectacular view of the surrounding area and is referred to as Buck Mountain.

A campground is established on the north shore of Buck Lake, and provides unserviced sites, fire pits and a small concrete boat launch. Provincial Grazing Reserves are popular recreational sites for the general public. Recreational access condition information for Provincial Grazing Reserves can be found at:

Recreation on Agricultural Public Land

You must contact the grazing reserve agrologist prior to accessing the reserve at:

Tel: 780 514-3417

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