From: http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_7332868

The annual Moab Bighorn Sheep Festival is Nov. 16-17 in Moab during the annual fall breeding season of the native Utah animals. The event is free and participants of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) biologist Bill Bates will present a program on desert bighorn sheep ecology and life history Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Moab Information Center, located at Center and Main.

The group will meet at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17 to search for bighorn sheep. A wildlife biologist will guide each caravan of vehicles. Those who wish to drive their own vehicles may leave the group at any time. For those who ride-share, field trips generally finish by noon or early afternoon.

Participants should bring binoculars, a spotting scope, snacks, water and a camera. DWR staffers will have extra spotting scopes and binoculars for public use. The DWR will also have several vehicles on hand for those who don't have adequate transportation.

Call Brent Stettler at 435-636-0266 for more information on the Moab event.