Domestic goats and sheep on WDFW-managed lands

This new permanent rule is intended protect bighorn sheep from disease transmission from domestic sheep and goats. It restricts visitors from bringing these domestic animals, e.g., pack goats, onto wildlife area units specified in the bill. Note that this does not affect existing grazing permits for domestic sheep (e.g. on the LT Murray). These restrictions will be implemented with a combination of education, signage, and enforcement following the rule’s enactment. Anticipated costs associated with implementation outreach and engagement efforts, signage design and installation costs, and marginal enforcement costs to support enforcement of this rule among the suite of regulations of visitor access and use of WDFW-managed lands. This permanent rule replaces the emergency rule of the same name that was in effect.