(Helena) Test results from two rams from bighorn sheep hunting district 622 have tested positive for a microorganism that can cause pneumonia.
One of the sheep tested was harvested by a hunter this past fall. The second ram died during spring survey efforts by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and had visible evidence of pneumonia in his lungs.
FWP Region 6 supervisor Drew Henry called the development “disappointing for this herd”, which he said has been one of their strongest in recent years.
FWP will continue to monitor the few remaining sheep in the hunting district, and ask the public to report sheep sightings to the Glasgow FWP office.
