Forest Service opens objection period on sheep and goat grazing rules near bighorn sheep

Official title: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Washington; Amendments to the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest Land Management Plans

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The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, is amending the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest plans in Washington. The amendments would add two standards for domestic sheep and goat grazing, meant to keep them separated from bighorn sheep and reduce disease risk. People who already submitted substantive formal comments may file objections during a 60-day review period. Electronic objections are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on December 22, 2026.