Matt Besko of Alberta Forestry and Parks joins Sheep Fever to discuss hunting policy, allocation, and wildlife management. With 30+ years of experience, he shares insight on bighorn sheep stewardship, carnivore management, and the importance of hunting traditions in shaping conservation’s future.

This conversation was recorded during the Wild Sheep Foundation Hunting Expo in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, featuring Renée Thornton, Cindy Keaty, and Amy Noss joining host Dana Dykema in Penticton, BC, discussing their events and journeys into sheep hunting without local populations.

In this episode, Marcus Gores shares a grounded look at getting into sheep hunting - where mental toughness, not just fitness, drives success - and why supporting groups like the Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation matters for the future of the resource.

Robbie Kroger, founder of the Origins Foundation, discusses how storytelling and science are reshaping perceptions of hunting. Discover innovative conservation techniques and the collaboration between hunters and conservationists to protect ecosystems and support local communities.

Gray Thornton talks with Ricardo Olivieri about Beretta’s 500-year legacy, craftsmanship, and conservation impact—with proceeds from a record-setting auction going directly to wild sheep restoration in the tri-state region.

Starting her hunting journey in her 40s, Donna shares how a single trip to Africa transformed her perspective on hunting, conservation, and the profound emotional connection with animals and their environments. Discover how she navigated her first wildlife encounters, managed complex feelings about killing necessary overpopulations, and found empowerment in understanding the nuances of responsible hunting.