This bighorn sheep was seen persistently coughing. © Ken Cole
To many this is a non-starter and does not address the fundamental problems with grazing domestic sheep in proximity to bighorn sheep.
S1232a – F&G, bighorn sheep relocation
Over the weekend I observed bighorn sheep on the East Fork of the Salmon River and one of the ewes was coughing persistently. This herd numbers at about 60 animals and is isolated from other herds of bighorn sheep by about 20 miles.
Ken Cole
Ken Cole is a 5th generation Idahoan, an avid fly fisherman, wildlife enthusiast, and photographer. He is the interim Idaho Director for Western Watersheds Project. We do not accept unsolicited “guest” authors or advertising.
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