Volunteers Desired: California Needs Your Help Counting Bighorn Sheep

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting for the public’s assistance for a yearly count of bighorn sheep. If you’re a fan of hiking and searching for wildlife, it might be a terrific method to get outdoors.

The count concentrates on the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. California wildlife authorities state they’re dealing with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of the Preservation of Bighorn Sheep.

The study will consist of groups of hikers heading into the mountains early in the morning. Volunteers will determine and submit a data sheet of sheep in the area. A wildlife official will help lead the hikes.

Are you interested?

Volunteers should meet these requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Capable of hiking one to five miles in rugged surface
  • Want to hike over stones, through creeks, and up high slopes
  • Have field glasses

Anyone interested in volunteering requirements to submit this sheet. There is a mandatory conference on March 2, with the survey planned for Saturday, March 3.

The bighorn sheep in the area differ from others in other parts of the nation. Called the desert bighorn sheep, these sheep are slightly smaller than you would see in the Rockies. Nevertheless, they can still grow to be someplace in between 100 and 250 pounds. While younger sheep may be confused with mule deer, both males and females grow the signature horns the animal is known for. The San Gabriel Mountains species is ruled out endangered, but the animal has seen a recent decrease in its population in the last few decades.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting for the public’s aid for a yearly count of bighorn sheep.

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