Elkhunter
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With many sheep dying off in the area, less permits will be given out this year in the Jackson area of Wyoming. Read the story below.
A total of 29 bighorn sheep have now been found dead in the Jackson Hole area since the beginning of winter. Pneumonia is the suspected cause of the Sheep die-off, but wildlife officials are not sure of the source of the disease, or of how it is being spread. The Jackson Hole Bighorn herd was counted at right around 500 sheep before the die-off started. Because of the high number of sheep that have died this winter, fewer Bighorn hunting licenses will be issued for the area. Last year, 28 licenses were granted, this year there will be only 20.
A total of 29 bighorn sheep have now been found dead in the Jackson Hole area since the beginning of winter. Pneumonia is the suspected cause of the Sheep die-off, but wildlife officials are not sure of the source of the disease, or of how it is being spread. The Jackson Hole Bighorn herd was counted at right around 500 sheep before the die-off started. Because of the high number of sheep that have died this winter, fewer Bighorn hunting licenses will be issued for the area. Last year, 28 licenses were granted, this year there will be only 20.