Tomorrow, May 2nd, at 5pm is the last day to submit public comment in regards to the Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor designation. This is an important part of the migration corridor designation process and we hope you'll share your voice!
About the Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor
Length: 60 miles
Area: 305,785 acres
Herd Population: 18,800 animalsThe Baggs migration corridor is the shortest of the identified migration corridors in Wyoming, but mule deer use the same path to move from winter range along the Atlantic Rim to summer range in the Sierra Madres. The corridor runs through a checkerboard of BLM and private land. There are currently 137 existing oil and gas wells in the area and proposed leases in the corridor were deferred in 2019, so it is potentially impacted by future oil and gas development. This corridor is also impacted by state highway 789.
Why we're in favor of designation
1) Designation will help mitigate current and future threats to migration
2) Help ensure the recovery and longevity of the antelope herd which is important to hunters
3) Designating the corridor will help facilitate responsible and well sited development
4) Continue to showcase Wyoming as a leader in collaborative migration corridor conservation