04/02/2025
This is the time of the year, give sheeps space!
Please respect the voluntary closures on Caribou Mountain, Nares Mountain, Needle Mountain, and White Mountain.
If you find yourself in the presence of sheep while out on the trail, stop and observe. Did they get up from a bedded position, are they watching you intently, or actively moving away from you? If so, you're likely disturbing them. As they spend time watching or avoiding you, they aren't consuming important calories or taking care of their young. It can take up to 45 minutes for sheep to return to normal behaviour after a disturbance. It's time to turn around or find a detour that won't disturb the animals.