As the oral tradition has passed on the histories, it has been told that the Desert National Wildlife Refuge has strong significance to the bighorn sheep, known in Southern Paiute as the nahgah. The area provides an open pallet for the Creator to dream of all the living things. Dreams become reality as the wildflowers formed and the animals were gifted to the lands and people. The nahgah, were loved so much by Shinob that he gifted him two large earrings that curve and frame his face. Shinob made the Paiutes as well. When we were at a time of struggling, the nahgah sacrificed itself so that our ancestors could survive. To honor the nahgah, we have stories, songs and dances. We also have a covenant to protect the nahgah and their home. The large population of bighorn sheep have had their migration pattern disturbed due to military exercises in parts of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. In the past, we have protested the U.S. military, calling to put a stop to the Air Force taking more of the Refuge for their “red flag” bombing exercises that disturb the Nah-gah.