50 Years of Desert Bighorn Restoration - Endangered Species Recovery Funded by the Hunter-Conservationist

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion of the desert bighorn sheep enclosure at the Red Rock Wildlife Area (RRWA) along the Gila River, north of Lordsburg, New Mexico. This facility was completed in 1972, and it has been operated continuously by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to propagate desert bighorn sheep for translocation into historic ranges. By Eric M. Rominger, B&C Professional Member