June 21, 2005
Want to learn about Desert Bighorn Sheep?
This entry is derived from an AZ Game and Fish Department announcement dated 20 June 2005.
If you would like to learn about and observe Bighorn up close, then plan to attend one of the Arizona Game and Fish Department's annual bighorn sheep workshops this summer. The department will host two, two-day workshops on 29-30 July, and 5-6 August.
This is a tremendous and unique opportunity provided by the AZGFD. Master Naturalists should take advantage of it!
The first day of each workshop involves mandatory classroom education from 6-8 pm at the Kingman Regional Game and Fish Office followed by a field trip the second day from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The sheep-viewing boat trip will depart from Willow Beach on the Colorado River north of Kingman.
The workshops are open to the public, but space is limited to 40 people per session. Preference will be given to those who have not attended the workshop in the last two years, but those who have participated are still encouraged to apply for a spot.
To reserve a spot, a $20 refundable deposit per person is required in the form of a check made out to the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation to help reduce the problem of no-shows. The money is refunded when a person either attends the workshop or calls to cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Wildlife for Tomorrow is a nonprofit group that works closely with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Registration is by mail only. Send the check to: Sheep Workshop, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86401. Include the names of participants, their addresses and phone numbers, and specify which weekend is preferred.
Cash donations, which are not mandatory to participate, will be accepted to help offset increasing costs for boat rentals and fuel.
Nobody under 14 years old will be registered for the event. Participants are encouraged to bring water, snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.