Status of desert bighorn sheep in the U. S. and current management programs

Publication Type:

Conference Paper

Authors:

Weaver, Richard A.

Source:

Transactions of the 51st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, The Wildlife Management Institute, Washington, DC, p.41-44 (1986)

Call Number:

A86WEA01IDUS

Keywords:

desert bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis californiana, Ovis canadensis cremnobates, Ovis canadensis mexicana, Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Abstract:

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni, O. c. mexicana, O. c. cremnobates) in the United States occur in seven states and number approximately 16,000 animals. The overall trend in number is up. This can be attributed to intensive management programs. Three states and two Indian reservations allow limited hunts, involving approximately 180 permits per year. Sixty desert bighorn sheep reintroductions have been made mostly within the last decade. Water development in arid areas has proven to be an effective method of increasing bighorn in desert habitats. The private sector has become very involved in bighorn management and funding much of the ongoing work.

Notes:

Reference Code: A86WEA01IDUS

Full Citation: Weaver, R. A. 1986. Status of desert bighorn sheep in the U. S. and current management programs. Pages 41-44 in Transactions of the 51st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Reno, Nevada, March 21-26, 1986. The Wildlife Management Institute, Washington, D.C.

Location: ANIMAL EF: OVIS CANADENSIS CALIFORNIANA