Managing Bighorn Sheep Pneumonia in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Fitzpatrick Wilderness of the Wind River Ranger District
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/01/2025 |
| Comment Period | 08/14/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Wind River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Managing Bighorn Sheep Pneumonia in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness
Decision Signed Date: 10/02/2025
Forests:
Shoshone National Forest
Districts:
Wind River Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Fremont
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jeff VonKienast
1403 W Ramshorn
Dubois, WY 82513-0186
541-560-3440
jeff.vonkienast@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/18/2025