Decision Memo Completed

Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Disease Management Project

Shoshone National Forest Fremont, Wyoming Wind River Ranger District

The Wyoming Game and Fish proposes to expand the bighorn sheep test and remove program to the eastern part of the Whiskey Mountain herd located partially in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness of the Wind River Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest.

Location

Glacier Addition to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness, Wind River Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/24/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Species Population Enhancements
Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Disease Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/25/2024
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsWind River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants