Bighorn Sheep Capture

The bighorn sheep of Nebraska, which were reintroduced to the Pine Ridge in the 1980s and later the Wildcat Hills, have long suffered disease losses stemming from mycoplasma bacteria, just as they have in other states. The bacteria causes severe illnesses and die-offs among herds. Collaring efforts allow monitoring of the animals that provides vital data that can be used to find solutions to the issue.
Conservation partners of the Game and Parks Commission largely funded the effort. They include the Wild Sheep Foundation, Iowa Foundation of North American Wild Sheep, Nebraska Big Game Society and Platte River Basin Environments.
Video by Nick Sauvageau
February, 2023 - Wildcat Hills

[@danofiremano]

I just knew this was close to home. I hike the Wildcats whenever I get a chance!

[@NebraskaGameandParksCommission]

Such a beautiful landscape with great hiking!