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Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area

IUCN Category IVNational Wildlife Areas of CanadaProtected areas of British ColumbiaRegional District of Okanagan-SimilkameenUse Canadian English from September 2021

Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area is a National Wildlife Area in British Columbia, Canada, primarily set aside to protect winter rangeland for California bighorn sheep. In 1979, the Vaseux-Bighorn Wildlife Area was established in response to substantial reduction in wild animal populations in the area. Identified factors contributing to species decline at the time were high predator population, overharvesting of species, and illegal hunting. Land development, cattle raising, and lumbering also might have altered species populations. Under these conditions, the area was able to be classified as a Category IV area by the IUCN and is now used for wildlife habitat and conservation. Even with minimal anthropogenic use of the area, threats persist through invasive species. Recreational use is limited spatially and is only open to the public during the day.

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Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area
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V0H 1R2 Area I (Skaha West/Kaleden/Apex)
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