Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...
State energy officials have recommended approval of a solar plant near the Mojave National Preserve that has been opposed for nearly 20 years by environmentalists who claim it will endanger desert ...
ASOTIN COUNTY, Wash. — Washington and Idaho wildlife officials are seeking information related to two illegal killings of bighorn sheep. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Washington ...
Like the majority of Colorado’s big game species, the success of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is up against habitat loss and disturbances, a changing climate, and growing recreation and human pressure ...
Anti-poaching and pro-wild sheep organizations have offered up thousands of dollars in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for the poaching death of ...
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking the public for information regarding a poached bighorn ram sheep found left to waste east of Riggins. Idaho Fish and Game said ...
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep have found a haven from predators at the Morenci copper mine in Arizona. State wildlife managers are relocating the sheep to prevent overpopulation and potential accidents ...
Our local species of Peninsular desert bighorn sheep have been in the news lately — and for an unusual reason. It seems they've taken to occasionally strolling around downtown Palm Springs, taking in ...