Spring 2024 Summit

The Spring 2024 summit was held on April 26, 2024 in Sacramento, CA. The topics discussed (but were not limited to):

California Department of Fish and Wildlife statewide update, including personnel additions and changes, budget and budget outlook, BGMA grant plans, helicopter contracts, etc.
Bureau of Land Management update on the "Big Picture" and the programmatic EA
CDFW status of the comprehensive bighorn sheep plan and unit plans
CDFW desert bighorn update from region 6 including surveys and captures
Update on drought funded contract work
Oregon State University update on research
Bighorn Sheep and minerals
Working closer with Desert Bighorn Council
Bighorn sheep hunting, hunt zones and tags available
Update on Brightline and overpasses for mitigation with Cal Trans
SCBS guzzler repairs and new drinker construction
GALAD progress and funding
Overview of recent activities pertaining to wild sheep: WAFWA, Wild Sheep and Goat Council, Boone and Crockett Club, etc