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Bighorn Sheep Regulations
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2011 FORECAST
The long-term outlook for bighorn sheep is good, with approximately 300 bighorns in
two populations in the Pine Ridge and Wildcat Hills. Once native to western Nebraska,
bighorn sheep were reintroduced in 1981. Unfortunately, disease losses are limiting herd
growth.
NOTE: Penalty for unlawful take or possession of bighorn sheep or parts thereof may exceed $5,000.
Permits:
• One lottery and one auction permit authorized for 2011
• Only residents age 12 and older are eligible to apply for permit
• Lottery application fee – $25 (nonrefundable)
• Lottery application period – April 18 - Aug. 5
• Lottery drawing date – Aug. 30
Lottery and Auction:
Proceeds from lottery entries and auctions have raised nearly $800,000 for the Bighorn Sheep Program. These proceeds are a critical revenue source for the program.
Applications:
| Year |
Total |
Year |
Total |
Year |
Total |
| 1998 |
3,443 |
2003 |
1,595 |
2008 |
1,357 |
| 1999 |
1,996 |
2004 |
1,585 |
2009 |
1,574 |
| 2000 |
1,806 |
2005 |
1,445 |
2010 |
No Drawing |
| 2001 |
886 |
2006 |
No Drawing |
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| 2002 |
1,838 |
2007 |
No Drawing |
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Auction Results:
1998 - $87,500 Safari Club International
2000 - $85,000 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS)
2002 - $55,000 Safari Club International
2005 - $83,000 Grand Slam/Ovis
2009 - $80,000 FNAWS
2011 - $117,500 Grand Slam/Ovis
Lottery Revenue:
$325,000 total proceeds.
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