Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah.
Wildlife
Conger Mountain is almost completely undeveloped. It serves as a habitat for mule deer and antelope and is home to a herd of wild horses. It is considered a vital habitat for the golden eagle and bald eagles have been spotted near the mountain. Conger Mountain is also home to ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, mountain bluebird, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, kit foxes, badgers, and chukar.
Protection status
Currently, the 20,400 acres encompassing Conger Mountain are considered a Wilderness Study Area. Action may be taken in the future to designate this area as a National Wilderness Area.
References
- ^ "Conger Mountain, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- ^ "Conger Mountains Herd Management Area". Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- ^ "South Utah Wilderness Alliance". Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- ^ "Utah Wilderness Inventory -- Conger Mountain" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2012-01-07.