The SNF is proposing to authorize the WGFD to expand their bighorn sheep test and remove program to the eastern segment of the Whiskey Mountain herd, located, in part, within the Fitzpatrick Wilderness for a period of 5 years.
Location
Fitzpatrick Wilderness of the Wind River Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/01/2025
2
Comment Period
08/14/2025
3
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Population Enhancements |
| Managing Bighorn Sheep Pneumonia in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness | Decision Signed Date: 10/02/2025 |
| Forests | Shoshone National Forest |
| Districts | Wind River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |