Bighorn sheep in Sweetwater Rocks – public meetings to discuss updates

(Fremont County, WY) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hosting public meetings to discuss updates on the evaluation of re-introducing bighorn sheep into the Sweetwater Rocks area. 

Public meetings will be held at 6 pm in two locations:

December 14 at the Jeffrey City Fire Hall, Coyote Dr, Jeffrey City, WY

December 15 at the Game and Fish Lander Regional Office, 260 Buena Vista Dr, Lander, WY

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The assessment and any subsequent actions will be in strict accordance with the “State-wide Bighorn/Domestic Sheep Interaction Plan” pursuant to Wyoming State Statute 11-19-604.  

If you have any questions regarding our efforts to evaluate a bighorn sheep transplant please visit the webpage https://wgfd.wyo.gov/sweetsheep or contact Lander Wildlife Management Coordinator Daryl Lutz at (307) 332-2688.   

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