WDFW's Groundbreaking Research on Bighorn Sheep, Explained
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is deploying aircraft to literally capture bighorn sheep in Kittitas and Okanogan countries, among other localities in the region.
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Same Sheep…Different Season – State Patrol Reports Big Uptick On Roadways
The sight of bighorn sheep along the roadways of North Central Washington is nothing new, but lately the presence of the animals on and around one of the region's major highways is definitely up.
The Washington State Patrol says there have big an inordinate number of bighorns along U...
Bighorn Ram Takes Out Windows At Chelan County Building
The agency is reporting $3,500 in damages from four smashed windows Monday morning at its Moderate Risk Waste Facility on US 97A.
DOT Using Electronic Signage to Alert Drivers on Blewett Pass
Drivers heading over U.S. Highway 97 on Blewett Pass will be seeing some temporary signage along the roadway this month.
Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) spokesperson Lauren Loebsack says the messages are being implemented due to a brief migratory period of deer on the north side of the pass near the Big Y junction...
Big Horn Sheep Among Animals To Be Monitored Through GPS Collars
Bighorn sheep, mule deer, and mountain goats will be captured and fitted with GPS collars, before being released back into the wild.
Fish and Wildlife Prohibit Contact Between Bighorn Sheep and Domestic Sheep in State Wildlife Areas
Pneumonia caused by the Movi bacteria could be lethal for bighorn sheep populations, and there is currently no treatment or vaccine available as a preventative measure.