Welcome to the final day of Sheep Show ‘26! The Registration Desk opens at 8 a.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The Expo Hall opens earlier from 9:00 – 5:00.
Saturday at Sheep Show is set to be another action-packed day. Doors open for our annual Life Member Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Tuscany Ballroom. The program begins at 8:00 where one lucky life member will win a La Palmosa Desert sheep hunt. This year's Keynote Address will be delivered by Nick Hoffman, Traveler, Singer, Fiddler, Hunter, Pilot, Dad, Husband, lover of beer. Host of Nick’s Wild Ride on Outdoor Channel.
The TOUGH SHEEP 2026 Pro Division Workout starts at 8:00 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Families will convene for a full day of our Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience beginning at 10 a.m. and running through until 4 p.m. This event free to the public.
Don't miss the excitement of our 2026 Raffle Drawing! You don't have to be present to win, but you shouldn't miss it! Drawings will be held beginning at 3:00 in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center,
Tonight’s Grand Finale Banquet will kick off with a social hour at 6:00 with the evening’s program beginning at 7:00. The excitement of Saturday auction never disappoints! Doors will open to the public after the banquet.
WINNERS
Nearly 500 competitors took to this year's Tough Sheep course, but only one finisher's name was drawn — Simon Whetzel. He will be going on a Dall’s sheep hunt in Alaska with Riley Pitts Big Game Back Country Guides.
Congratulations to yesterday’s two $2,500 Floor Credit Drawing winners.
- Lance B. – Woodland Park, Colorado
- Jacilyn W. – St. Charles, Missouri
Don’t forget to scan your Badges in Hall 3 to be entered into today’s Floor Credit Drawing for a $5,000 certificate. Drawing will be in the Raffle area at 3:30. Need not be present to win.
Friday afternoon saw another record <1 Club Beer Reception and Hunt Drawings. Going on their first sheep or internation sheep and goat hunts are:
- Robert B. (Minnesota) – Dall’s Sheep, NorthCurl Outfitters
- Cody B. (Nevada) – Desert Sheep, Sierra El Alamo
- Christopher H.n ( California) – Desert Sheep. La Guardia
- Robyn C. (Arizona) – Iberian Mouflon, Heredros Hunting Co.
- Sal P. (Idaho) – Bull Tahr, Blackstone Outfitters
- Tim G. ( Texas) – Pyrenean, Chamois Spain Safaris
Along with these hunts, the <1 Club also held a drawing for a whopping $25,000 floor credit. This year's winner was Luke Coccoli from Montana. Have fun spending your winnings! You have until June 30, 2026.
Winners at the Ladies Artemis Brunch included:
- Jaime G. – Christensen Arms 300 PRC
- Cole B. - Christensen Arms 6.5 PRC and Silencer Central Suppressor
- Erica S. - Ruger Mark VI Target 22LR Pistol
- Patti F. - Ruger Max 9 with Red Dot 9mm and a Concealed Carry Purse
The final winner of day was drawn at the Friday night banquet for the full registration, heavyweight sheep camp gear package! VALUED AT OVER $10,000!
Friday's Awards and Recognition
Several awards were handed out at the Legacy Night Banquet. The Chair's Award presented by Charlie Kelly recognized the RINEHART-NEWLON WATER CATCHMENT for the extraordinary partnership between James & Patti Rinehart, Keith Newlon, the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society and the Wild Sheep Foundation that made the completion of this project benefiting Wild Sheep in the West Harcuvar Mountains in Arizona a reality. Next WSF presented the State/Provincial Statesman Award to the Minister of Forestry & Parks of Alberta, Todd Loewen for his leadership in advancing the conservation of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the province through sustainable use and his exceptional efforts to fund this conservation by active and personal engagement in the promotion of the Alberta Minister’s Special Licenses. The Federal Statesman Award went to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs recognizing their leadership in advancing the conservation of California bighorn sheep on tribal and co-managed lands through sustainable use, their efforts to fund this conservation by the implementation of a non-tribal Conservation Permit, and for their vision in developing the next generation of tribal wildlife managers and stewards. We closed out the WSF Awards presentations with two Ram Awards of Excellence going to international bowhunters Allyn Ladd (Sindh wild goat) and Tom Foss (Hangai Argali).
The final award of the night was presented by the Conklin Foundation where the recognized Jeff Demaske as their 2026 Conklin Award winner.
Welcome to Day 2 - The Registration Desk opens at 8 a.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The Expo Hall will be open 10:00 – 5:00.
Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There is a lot to see in over 95,000 square feet of exhibitor space, so pack some water. Enjoy another full slate of seminars and films in the Full Curl Theater and Culinary Corner in Hall 3. Also be sure to swing by the Women Hunt booth 1705 for their second Outdoors Unscripted talk Expedition: Africa – Donna Boddington, Sylvia Greef, and Danene van der Westhuyzen from 2:00 to 3:00.
The annual Ladies Lunch is a brunch this year and the theme is Artemis. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Peppermill in the Tuscany Ballroom. Ticket is required for entry.
The TOUGH SHEEP 2026 Workout starts with the WSF Wave at 8:00. The Awards and sheep hunt drawing will be at 1:30. You won't want to miss the excitement and watch the struggle! It will all be worth it for one lucky winner!
The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience resumes at 12:45 in Rooms F1-10 & Hall F.
The <1 Club Beer Reception and Hunt Drawings will be from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Mt. Rose Ballroom at the Convention Center. This event will sell out, so get your reception tickets early at the Membership booth in Hall 3.
YESTERDAY'S WINNERS!
There were five Floor Credit Drawing winners on Thursday, each pulling in $1,000 to spend with exhibitors in the Expo Hall:
- Wayne H. - Canada
- Lori R. - Model, Colorado
- John R. - Bakersfield, California
- Kim L. - Three Forks, Montana
- Duane F. - Fort Collins, Colorado
Don’t forget to scan your Badges in Hall 3 to be entered into today’s Floor Credit Drawings—two $2,500 certificates will be given away in the Raffle area at 3:30. Need not be present to win.
Thursday’s Ram Awards had a number of door prize winners:
- $2,500 Floor Credit – Mike O., Washington
- Montana Knife Company Boning & Breaking Set with Cutting Board – Teresa K., Kimberly, Idaho
- $1,000 Kifaru Gift Certificate – Brent W., Powhatan, Virginia
- Christensen Arms 6.5 PRC / Trijicon Riflescope / Case of Fiocchi Ammunition – Jeff S., Severana, Colorado
The Ram Award Limited Raffle winner was Adam Urban, Gardnerville, Nevada. Adam is on his way to hunt Balkan Chamois with Safari International Macedonia. He also received a pair of Zeiss binoculars.
THURSDAY'S AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
From last night’s banquet, congratulations are in order for several special award winners:
- Townsend Youth Conservation Award - Aria Magaro – Pennsylvania
- Jack O'Connor Writers Award - William “Bill” Pastorek – British Columbia>
- Gordon Eastman's Grass Roots Award - Jim Travis – New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation
- Outstanding Achievement Awards
- Aibat Muzbay - Executive Director, Arlan Foundation, Kazakhstan and Vice-Chair, Wild Sheep Partnership for Central Asia (WISPA-CA)
- Orynbassar Shaimukhanbetov - CEO/President, Arlan Foundation, Kazakhstan
- Outstanding Conservationist Award - Chris Barker – Wild Sheep Society of BC
Tonight’s party kicks off with the Friday Legacy Night Banquet & Auction. Doors open to the Tuscany Ballroom for a social from 6:00 – 7:00. You must be registered and have a banquet ticket to attend the dinner; however, banquet hall doors will open to everyone after dinner at 8:00 for tonight’s auction.
Stick around after the banquet and cheer on the annual Backpack Races and spare tire crashes. Sign up in the Tuscany Foyer immediately after the auction.