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FWP COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: December 14, 2006
Agenda Item: Winter 2007 Sheep Trap and Transplant
Division: Wildlife
Action Needed:
____ Approval of Tentative Season _____ Approval of Final Season __X__ Develop/Endorse Course of Action ____ None - information only
Time Needed on Agenda for this Presentation: 20 minutes
Background
One hundred and ninety five (195) bighorn sheep have been identified for trap and transplant via net gunning. Strong sheep population levels in the targeted hunting districts prompt this trap and transplant effort. Overpopulation of sheep generates disease and die-off concerns.
The sheep will be trapped from the following areas:
40 from the Missouri River Breaks (HD 680)
50 from the Sun River (HDs 422 and 424)
55 from Region 2 (HDs 210, 216 and 283)
50 from Region 1 (10 from Wild Horse Island, 40 from HD 124)
These sheep will be relocated to:
North Dakota (20 from R6)
Nebraska (20 from R6, 30 from R4)
Utah (20 from R4, 55 from R2)
Wyoming (50 from R1)
In addition, up to 25 sheep may be captured from the Ruby Mountains and relocated to the Highlands south of Butte (HD 340) honoring the Greenhorn Mountains bighorn sheep release agreement as it relates to tolerated sheep distribution.
The destination states will cover sheep trapping and lab costs.
Public Involvement Process & Result
While no formal public involvement has been engaged to date, routine public interactions suggest this approach will be reasonably tolerated if not advocated.
UMMMM.....NO DON'T ADVOCATE OR "REASONALBY TOLERATE"
Meeting Date: December 14, 2006
Agenda Item: Winter 2007 Sheep Trap and Transplant
Division: Wildlife
Action Needed:
____ Approval of Tentative Season _____ Approval of Final Season __X__ Develop/Endorse Course of Action ____ None - information only
Time Needed on Agenda for this Presentation: 20 minutes
Background
One hundred and ninety five (195) bighorn sheep have been identified for trap and transplant via net gunning. Strong sheep population levels in the targeted hunting districts prompt this trap and transplant effort. Overpopulation of sheep generates disease and die-off concerns.
The sheep will be trapped from the following areas:
40 from the Missouri River Breaks (HD 680)
50 from the Sun River (HDs 422 and 424)
55 from Region 2 (HDs 210, 216 and 283)
50 from Region 1 (10 from Wild Horse Island, 40 from HD 124)
These sheep will be relocated to:
North Dakota (20 from R6)
Nebraska (20 from R6, 30 from R4)
Utah (20 from R4, 55 from R2)
Wyoming (50 from R1)
In addition, up to 25 sheep may be captured from the Ruby Mountains and relocated to the Highlands south of Butte (HD 340) honoring the Greenhorn Mountains bighorn sheep release agreement as it relates to tolerated sheep distribution.
The destination states will cover sheep trapping and lab costs.
Public Involvement Process & Result
While no formal public involvement has been engaged to date, routine public interactions suggest this approach will be reasonably tolerated if not advocated.
UMMMM.....NO DON'T ADVOCATE OR "REASONALBY TOLERATE"