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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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The Latest News

Grizzly Bear Conservation Advances

Proposal will update management to address modern conservation challenges while building on decades of recovery. The Wild Sheep Foundation today welcomed a new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service draft rule that recognizes the remarkable recovery of grizzly bears and involves state and tribal wildlife agencies more directly in continuing bear conservation.

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Kicked Out with Keith Hart

Keith Hart shares how a Wyoming elk hunt sparked a passion for sheep hunting, leading to a life-changing Dall’s sheep hunt in Alaska through WSF's Less Than One Club. He reflects on perseverance, conservation, and the community that continues to shape his hunting journey.

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Gunwerks and Worldwide Trophy Adventures Outdoor Guardian Fund Partner with Wild Sheep Foundation to Fully Fund Historic California Bighorn Restoration Project

The Wild Sheep Foundation announced today that its Coming Home project has reached full funding thanks to a $109,000 commitment from Gunwerks and the Worldwide Trophy Adventures Outdoor Guardian Fund. The funds were raised during the 2026 Gunwerks Invitational, hosted on Sheep Mountain in Cody, Wyoming.

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J. Alain Smith

J. Alain Smith joins Sheep Fever to reflect on a lifetime of hunting, adventure, and conservation. From his early days in the Pacific Northwest to sheep hunts around the world, he shares his passion for mountain hunting, the future of hunting, and the values that have shaped his remarkable career.

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Shelly Meyer – Wild Game Chef

This week's episode dives into the culinary side of hunting. Chef Shelly Meyer is a passionate wild game chef that is fascinated by limitless flavor combinations and cooking techniques. She dives into her start as a foodie, restaurant ownership and her line of spices created to elevate any dish without the fillers most spices have. Shelly is an advocate for conservation which pairs well with her skills as a chef to honor the harvest from field to fork. 

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What We Do

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

Wild sheep being released from research capture

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 attending the Sheep Show Expo in front a taxidermy display

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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Woman learning how to shoot a rifle

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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bighorn in the badlands with the US capitol building in the background

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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