Published February 09, 2010, 07:19 AM
Bighorn sheep to be transplanted
North Dakota wildlife officials plan to capture and move as many as 15 bighorn sheep in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Game and Fish biologist Brett Wiedmann said the goal is to help stem disease among the growing herd and reduce crashes involving sheep and vehicles on U.S. Highway 85.
WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota wildlife officials plan to capture and move as many as 15 bighorn sheep in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Game and Fish biologist Brett Wiedmann said the goal is to help stem disease among the growing herd and reduce crashes involving sheep and vehicles on U.S. Highway 85.
The animals will be released in one group about 20 miles northeast of the park, or half will be released in the northern badlands and half in the southern portion.
The operation involves netting the sheep from helicopters. It is planned for Saturday.
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