**Event Cancelled: The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that the kokanee salmon viewing event at Sheep Creek that was scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, has been canceled due to a lack of spawning kokanee in the area. Those who are interested in seeing the bright red fish can travel to Sheep Creek on their own in a few weeks, as spawning numbers are expected to increase later.**
A magical annual event in Daggett County is around the corner. “We’re hoping to see really good numbers of kokanee in their bright red, spawning colors,”said DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby. “Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, red-tailed hawks, songbirds, squirrels and a variety of other wildlife have greeted visitors in the past. We look forward to the kokanee migration, as it’s a great symbol of the changing seasons and an indication that autumn is here.” DWR biologists will be available at the event to answer questions about the salmon and their behavior. It’s also a great time of year to enjoy the auto tour along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop, as well as stop by the Red Canyon Visitor Center. The viewing is this Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the Sheep Creek Scenic Byway Interpretive Site. While the event is free, participants are asked to register for it on Eventbrite. For more information, call the DWR’s Vernal office at 435-781-9453.
