Payette National Forest Issues Decision to Close Domestic Sheep Allotments

The Payette National Forest has issued its final EIS and Record of Decision that closes 70% of the domestic sheep allotments on the forest to protect bighorn sheep populations in Hells Canyon and the Salmon River Canyon.  This decision is the culmination of efforts by Advocates for the West and our clients to achieve protection for bighorn sheep in these areas by permanent closure of domestic sheep allotments within bighorn sheep habitat.  Numerous groups have appealed this decision, and Advocates for the West will likely be back in Court to continue the fight to protect bighorn sheep.