State says bighorn sheep thriving in Hayman fire area....

State says bighorn sheep thriving in Hayman fire area Vail Resorts is helping to restore

http://www.realvail.com/article/484/Sta ... to-restore

Last year, the Colorado Division of Wildlife also released 12 bighorns in the Hayman area, saying the fire actually improved habitat.In 2002, the largest fire in Colorado's recorded history seared a giant burn into the rugged landscape along the South Platte River canyon southwest of Denver. The 138,000-acre Hayman fire – the largest in state history in terms of area -- destroyed 133 homes and caused $40 million in damages. It also transformed the landscape into a big-game paradise.

they are certainly thriving where I live, just saw a herd of 5 last week on my morning walk and few weeks prior to that, what a fantastic sight!