Emergency Rule - Domestic Goats and Sheep on WDFW Lands | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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It is unlawful for any person to cause or allow goats or sheep to be untethered or unattended on this wildlife area unit, unless otherwise permitted by the director to do so.

Permanent Rule WSR 23-02-069

Goats or sheep that have tested positive for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae or that are displaying signs of pneumonia or other illness will not be permitted. Goats or sheep showing signs of pneumonia or other illness while on department lands must be removed within 48 hours. If a goat or sheep becomes lost, the owner must make every effort to locate and recover it. If the goat or sheep cannot be recovered, the owner shall contact the department by telephone as soon as possible.

Affected units

Carter Mountain Unit
Chelan Butte Unit
Chief Joseph Unit
Colockum Unit
Driscoll Island Unit
Entiat Unit
George Creek Unit
McLoughlin Falls Unit
Quilomene Unit
Rock Creek Unit
Scotch Creek Unit
Shumaker Unit
Similkameen-Chopaka Unit
Sinlahekin Unit
Swakane Unit
Tunk Valley Unit
Wenas Unit
Whiskey Dick Unit