Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area - Okanagan Falls, British Columbia - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area has a sign at the posted coordinates, the area is surrounded by high fencing with a gate. The gate was open when we were there. However, 700 metres north turn right on McIntyre Circle where you can drive into the area.

Since we lived in the area for many years, we often drove by this area and viewed the bighorn sheep on numerous occasions, however none were to be seen the day we visited the area.

The Vaseux-Bighorn NWA officially became a federal property in 1979. The wildlife area took its name from Vaseux Lake and one of the area's most charismatic wildlife species, the California Bighorn Sheep.

Vaseux Lake Conservation Area

In 1985, the Nature Trust acquired this 2 hectares of critical California Bighorn sheep range adjacent to the Vaseux Bighorn National Wildlife area (753 hectare). This property adjoins a 64 hectare parcel acquired in 1983. These acquisitions are managed by the Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Environment and help to preserve an example of the rare Osoyoos arid biotic zone.

Co-Funders
B.C. Conservation Foundation
Foundation for North American Wild Sheep
South Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association

For All of Us Forever

Transcribed from sign

The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) manages several separate units of land which comprise the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA. The NWA is also adjacent to Vaseux Lake, a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary (est. 1923), and other conservation land holdings protected by the province, Nature Trust of British Columbia, The Land Conservancy of British Columbia and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Visit: Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 753 hectare Is there a trail system?: No If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Terrain: rocky most areas medium to semi steep What points of interest are there?: California Bighorn Sheep Vistas Pictographs What activities are available?: There are two geocaches in the area: Vaseux Lake Pictographs - GC2VB83 BIGHORN CACHE - GC2193B Hours of accessibility?: Daylight hours only List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Rocky terrain and snakes Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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