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Statement of Purpose TheDesert Bighorn Councilwas unofficially organized in 1957 and officially organized with adoption of a constitution in 1959. The Council was established topromote the advancement of knowledge concerning desert bighorn and the longrange welfare of these animals. Membership is comprised of wildlife biologists scientists administrators managers andothers interested in the welfare of desert bighorn. The Council is interested in all ecological and management issues affecting bighorn sheep and their habitat.