Bighorn sheep winter closures are in effect



Starting on December 1st, crucial bighorn sheep winter ranges in Grand Teton National Park were closed to human entry in order to provide secure winter habitat for bighorn sheep. These areas are closed until April 1st. Areas encompass Prospector's Mountain and Mt. Hunt, including Peaks 10,988, 10,905, and 10,495, south-facing slopes on Mt. Hunt above 8,580 ft. and slopes of Static Peak above 10,890 ft. For maps of the closures, please visit:

http://www.jhalliance.org/dontpoach.pdf

Photo: Mark Gocke