Whitman Mission Administrative History

Appendix P
SOUTH PASTURE LIVESTOCK GRAZING CHRONOLOGY

1942 - 1944	Ray Shelden
	Unofficial grazing rights in return for watchman duties during World War II.
1944
	First Special Use Permit 37 acres 50 cattle, horses free--watchman duties
1945 - 1950
	?
1950
	37 acres 50 cattle, 12 horses $5.00 fee Regional Director Merriam noted that granting Shelden a grazing permit in exchange for unpaid watchman services violated Section 321 of the Economy Act, June 30, 1942, 47 Stat. 412, 40 U. S. C. 303b. (Regional Director to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 7 August 1950, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)
1951
	37 acres 25 cattle $97.50--Forest Service rate "Numbers of stock have been considerably reduced as [Shelden] no longer has horses, pasture acreage has been reduced by changed fencing, no grazing longer permitted on Mission Tract, and some acreage in the 37 acre tract in woods and weeds." (Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 23 July 1951, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)
1952
	37 acres 25 cattle $126.00--Forest Service rate Fenced off five acres of southwest rocky area for winter feeding, "for better pasture management." ((Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 11 September 1953, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)
1953 - 1954
	37 acres 25 cattle $105.00--.85 per AUM (animal unit month)
1955 - 1956
	?
1957
	37 acres 25 cattle $127.00
1958 - 1959
	?
1960
	37 acres 25 cattle $105.00
1961
	35 acres 20 cattle $102.00 "It has been necessary to decrease the amount of pasture land by approximately 2 acres to accommodate the mill pond which is now in the process of construction." (Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Regional Director Region IV, 16 August 1961, File "L3019, Grazing (includes S. U. P.)," WHMI.)
1962 - 1963
	35 acres 20 cattle $102.00
1964
	35 acres 20 cattle $180.00 Since the price per animal unit month had not been appraised since 1956, a reappraisal was made at $1.50 per AUM. "The average price in the area [is] between $3.00 - $5.00 per AUM. The lower price they suggested for our permittee took into consideration the special conditions he must agree to perform." (Acting Superintendent Whitman Mission to Regional Director Western Region, 31 August 1964, File "L3019, Grazing (includes S. U. P.)," WHMI.)
1965 - 1969
	37 acres 20 cattle $180.00
1970
	37 acres 20 cattle $25.00 Superintendent Stickler substantially reduced the fee because of Mr. Shelden's cooperation and financial situation. (Superintendent Whitman Mission to the Record, 25 August 1970, File "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central Files.)
1971 - 1973	Neil M. Shelden
	37 acres 20 cattle $25.00
1974 - 1976
	31 acres 20 cattle $25.00 Based on a new appraisal, Superintendent Kowalkowski issued a two-year permit for $73.50 each year. However, due to staff error, the permit was issued under the old $25.00 fee.
1976 - 1977
	31 acres 20 cattle no fee Permit expired at the end of 1976 and was not renewed due to staff error. Mr. Shelden used the pasture two years without a permit.
1978 - 1979
	27 acres 20 cattle -- 30 maximum no fee Grazing situation reviewed again by Superintendent Kowalkowski and Appraiser Reid Malin in 1978. Although the fee was again appraised at 73.50, retroactive to 1976, it was not collected for two more years. ("Narrative Report for Special Use Permit for Agricultural Use, Whitman Mission," August 1978, File, "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central File.)
1980
	28 acres 20 cattle -- 30 maximum $73.50 -- retroactive to 1976. Total price paid: $294.00
1981
	28 acres unspecified number of cattle $148.00 Superintendent Amdor and Neil Shelden negotiated a new permit based on 8 percent of land value minus amenities. (Special Use Permit No. CX955010001," File "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central File.)
1982 - 1983
	26 acres unspecified number of cattle $116.00
1984
	Accepted bids for Historic Property Leasing Program.
1985	David Corbett
	29 acres ? cattle $2,400.00
1986 - 1987
	Implementing Revegetation Program.