BILLINGS — Predators killed fewer sheep in the state last year, but an industry official noted Friday that overall sheep numbers also are down. ‘‘If we had no sheep in Montana, there'd be no losses,'' ...

A livestock guardian dog protects a herd of sheep. (Marie McClaren Photo) Starting Tuesday, Feb. 25, the University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force is hosting a series of virtual webinars on ...

People love to throw stones at sheep. “Dumb as a sheep.” “He follows like a sheep” “Sheep are born looking for a way to die.” I didn’t grow up with sheep. I didn’t know anything about them, except ...

The number of livestock killed by wolves in Idaho is on the decline, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks told a committee of Idaho legislators Monday. During a meeting of the ...

BILLINGS, Mont. - More mystery predators are stalking sheep in eastern Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say that "wolf-like canids" have killed two lambs and perhaps 10 additional ...

California wildlife officials are now allowing mountain lions to be killed to protect endangered bighorn sheep, changing a nearly decade-long practice of just moving them.