Bighorn Sheep
Fifteen bighorn sheep were collared with GPS-type radio
collars in November of 2002 as part of a project that
investigated habitat use, demographics and movement of bighorn
sheep on the eastern side of Glacier National Park. The
knowledge gained from this study was used to estimate the
impacts of recreational usage, fires and poaching have on the
population of bighorn sheep in Glacier. A better understanding
of these relationships will help the Park devise an appropriate
and effective management plan. |