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Welcome to the Wild Sheep Foundation

Since 1977, the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) has led the charge in restoring North America’s wild sheep populations from historic lows in the mid-20th century to today’s thriving populations. Powered by member support and proceeds from its annual Sheep Show®, WSF and its Chapters and Affiliates have invested over $145 million in conservation and management actions that include trap and translocations to establish new populations or enhance existing ones, habitat restoration, research and disease mitigation. Thanks to these efforts, wild sheep numbers have more than tripled, creating one of wildlife’s most remarkable conservation success stories. With over 11,000 members worldwide, WSF continues its purpose “To Put and Keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain”—and the work is far from over.

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Meet the 2026 WSF Board Candidates

Election Day is here! Hear from the 2026 Wild Sheep Foundation Board candidates—Jann Demaske (02:49), Charlie Kelly (17:27), Ken Locke (35:20), and Logan Young (48:54)—as they share their vision, experience, and passion for wild sheep conservation. Cast your vote today and help shape WSF’s future!

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Kicked Out with John Hubbard

In this Sheep Fever – Kicked Out episode, Maddie Richards sits down with John Hubbard to talk about his Yukon sheep hunt. They discuss the years of preparation, the mental and physical challenges of mountain hunting, and the powerful emotions that come with finally achieving a lifelong goal in one of North America’s most remote places.

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Wild Sheep Foundation Presents at World Conservation Congress

The Wild Sheep Foundation is partnering with Jamma International and Conservation Visions to host a Pavilion where we will present case studies and conduct panel discussions at the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress, held this month in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Kicked Out with Mike Aiazzi

In this Sheep Fever – Kicked Out debut episode, Maddie Richards sits down with Mike Aiazzi to talk about his Nevada sheep hunt. They cover what it meant to draw a coveted tag, the challenges of Nevada’s terrain, the role of family, and how the hunt ties into Mike’s work with the Wild Sheep Foundation.

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Weatherby – Tomorrow’s Rifles Today

Sheep Fever visits with Weatherby CEO Adam Weatherby and COO Luke Thorkildsen for a deep dive into the industry, it’s future, and why this fine brand keeps designing, producing, and offering rifles that epitomize Roy’s mantra from decades before – Tomorrow’s Rifles Today.

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WSF Partners with MTNTOUGH for the TOUGH SHEEP Workout at the 2026 Sheep Show

Bozeman, Montana. September 3, 2025. The Wild Sheep Foundation has again partnered with Montana-based MTNTOUGH for another TOUGH SHEEP workout for the upcoming 2026 Sheep Show® in Reno. TOUGH SHEEP is a physical workout event for anyone looking to test their conditioning or add to their fitness routine that best simulates the rigors of a sheep hunt.

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This collection of articles showcases the Impact of our Grant-In-Aid funding, current news releases, hunting content, as well as our Sheep Fever podcast—the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation, delivering a diversity of topics, talent, and insights from within the wild sheep hunting and conservation community, as well as broader issues of importance to the outdoor lifestyles and hunting heritage cherished by millions of sportsmen and women around the globe. 

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What We Do

The Wild Sheep Foundation has many programs that all work toward our mission. See below for details.

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CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

The Wild Sheep Foundation’s purpose is “To Put and Keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain.” One of the ways we accomplish this is to raise funds and direct this money to state, provincial, territorial, and tribal/first nation wildlife agencies to help finance their wild sheep conservation and management programs.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

WSF engages future conservationists through its year-round S.H.E.E.P. program and the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience. These initiatives provide hands-on learning in wildlife, habitat, outdoor skills, and conservation, reaching youth nationwide and at the annual Sheep Show in Reno, inspiring the next generation of outdoor stewards.

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WOMEN HUNT

Our Women Hunt program trains, mentors, and empowers women in hunting and conservation, fostering ethics, skills, and community. Through education, connection, and the Rubye Mayflower Blake Legacy Fund, it promotes healing, strength, and giving back, grounded in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

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ADVOCACY

WSF advocates for policies that protect wild sheep, habitat, and hunting heritage. Focus areas include disease prevention, public land access, habitat improvement, migration corridor protection, conservation funding, and collaborative management with agencies and tribes, ensuring North America’s hunting and conservation traditions endure.

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Mission Program Funding

During the twelve months of July 2024 to June 2025, WSF funded a mind-blowing $11.535 Million in Mission Program Funding.

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State, Provincial, and Tribal Agency Conservation Funding
$7,180,350

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Habitat Restoration, Separation, Transplants, Management Plans and Research
$2,082,259

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Dedicated Auctions for GIA Funding
$538,530

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Education, Advocacy and Other
$1,445,833

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Industry Support
$247,837

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International Conservation
$29,601

This is the second year in a row of $11+ Million in MPF and seventh consecutive year of $6+ Million MPF.

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