Sheep Release

[NVhunter66]

Was anybody out at the sheep release this morning? Me and my dad were out there and got some pretty cool video, I'd like to see some pictures if you got them. They let go 8 ewes that were captured yesterday, they plan on releasing another 30-35 sheep in the next week or so.

"Elk dont know how many feet a horse had" - Bear Claw

 

[NVBighorn]

Didn't make the release but was at the capture yesterday. I will post some pics when I get to a computer. Having trouble from my phone.

 

[nvnative79]

Here is an article in the Reno paper. Got to love the comments people write on there.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20111030/NEWS/111030022/Historic-release-Bighorn-sheep-back-Virginia-Range?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

 

[NVBighorn]

What a bunch of D-bag comments. Bet those people have never done a damn thing for wildlife except complain.

 

[NVBighorn]

Some pics from the capture.

The sheep were weighed and then placed on a table for processing by the veterinarians

Blood samples, nasal and throat swabs, fecal samples were gathered. A couple of injections were given, body condition assessed, eartags put in. Body temperature was monitored throughout the process. All this was done as fast and quietly as possible so as to keep animal stress to a minimum. It usually took five to eight minutes.

Eric (NVgamechaser) does the rectal thermometer/fecal sample while yours truly records data.

Dwyte readies the "A team" tote.

Blood sample tubes and needles organized neatly while we wait for a sheep to come in.

Loading into the trailer

Shameless plug

Even though there were lots of sheep on the mountain the capture crew had some trouble catching more than one or two at a time. A couple times we did get three at once.

All in all this is the most rewarding thing I can think of as far as giving back to wildlife goes. We had a great time.

 

[nvnative79]

>What a bunch of D-bag comments.
>Bet those people have never
>done a damn thing for
>wildlife except complain.

I am sure maybe some of them have paid lawyer's to try and stop some hunts Thats always what I ask someone that is against hunting. What have they done to help wildlife. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[D13er]

...one more of nvb's pics


JB

 

[htnfool]

Those are some great photos,

Great work being done. Love to see how fast they can recover.

 

[fatrooster]

Thanks for the pictures and the story. fatrooster.

 

[NVBighorn]

They released 34 more sheep there yesterday afternoon. 42 is a great jump start. It will be fun to watch that herd.

 

[NVhunter66]

It's nice knowing that there is now a herd of sheep 30 minutes outside of Reno. I'm looking forward to seeing how this herd does. Does anybody know if the second group of sheep they released had any rams in it?

"Elk dont know how many feet a horse had" - Bear Claw

 

[blackmax]

I was there yesterday and saw 13 to 4 yr old and a couple very young rams.Carl said they will move some more mature rams in around April when the rut is completely done so they will hang around.