The Arizona Game and Fish Department says it remains optimistic about the relocation of Bighorn Sheep to the
Spokeswoman Diana Tilton says the fourth sheep to die succumbed to stress-related issues due to its relocation.
“The sheep have kind of gone into vegetation that’s a little bit thicker then maybe they were used to and it’s making them, maybe a little more vulnerable,” Tilton said.
She says the problems are not unexpected and Game and Fish remains committed to relocating more sheep into the area next year.