littlebighorn
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Those interested in preserving and ultimately expanding Bighorn range in Utah have an opportunity to have your voice heard.
Domestic sheep grazing allotments are up for review in the Uintas. The forest service is taking public comment until the end of December on the impact of domestic sheep to the region. Domestic sheep carry deseases that are deadly to wild bighorn sheep and since the wild sheep are expanding into these allotments the continuation of domestic grazing in these areas could be devastating to our wild sheep. If you recreate in the area you might also comment about the diminished experience of domestic sheep wandering through your camp.
The Forest Service is seeking thoughtful public comments and possible solutions to the conflict. It is important that sportsmen let their opinions be heard on this matter. Please take the time to thoughtfully comment with your name and address.
Here is the link to the Forest Service notice with more information: http://rutalocura.com/north_slope
Email comments can be sent to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Or you can write to:
David Whittekiend
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forest Supervisor
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
We can complain all we want about declining sheep numbers with no results, but here is a chance to possibly make a difference.
Domestic sheep grazing allotments are up for review in the Uintas. The forest service is taking public comment until the end of December on the impact of domestic sheep to the region. Domestic sheep carry deseases that are deadly to wild bighorn sheep and since the wild sheep are expanding into these allotments the continuation of domestic grazing in these areas could be devastating to our wild sheep. If you recreate in the area you might also comment about the diminished experience of domestic sheep wandering through your camp.
The Forest Service is seeking thoughtful public comments and possible solutions to the conflict. It is important that sportsmen let their opinions be heard on this matter. Please take the time to thoughtfully comment with your name and address.
Here is the link to the Forest Service notice with more information: http://rutalocura.com/north_slope
Email comments can be sent to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Or you can write to:
David Whittekiend
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forest Supervisor
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
We can complain all we want about declining sheep numbers with no results, but here is a chance to possibly make a difference.