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Sheep Show FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Show

AS OF AUGUST 6, 2025

WHEN IS THE CONVENTION?

In Person - January 22-24, 2026. Four nights of banquets at the Peppermill beginning on Wednesday, January 21. The Expo Hall opens on Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m.

DO I NEED TO BE A WSF MEMBER TO ATTEND?

No, you do not have to be a member to attend the Sheep Show. However, when you are a member, you would have a chance at winning sheep hunts at events like the <1 Beer Reception and the Life Member Breakfast (open to life members and their guests only).

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY REGISTRATION PACKET?

At the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, there will be a registration table where guests can “pick up” their packets and purchased tickets electronically. Registration will be open on Wednesday, January 21, from 8 am-5 pm, and will be open 8 am-5pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

CAN I REGISTER FOR EVENTS AT THE CONVENTION?

Yes, you are welcome to purchase Expo Hall tickets onsite. However, there are a limited number of evening banquet tickets available, and we could sell out. We recommend purchasing banquet and event tickets in advance of the show.

ARE THERE ANY RESERVED SEATS FOR THE BANQUETS?

Yes, there are reserved tables and seating for the banquets Thursday-Saturday. Wednesday is open seating. All seating will be assigned. Thursday-Saturday.

CAN I ATTEND THE AUCTION ON FRIDAY/SATURDAY WITHOUT GOING TO DINNER?

Yes, after dinner, we will open the banquet hall for those who did not purchase dinner but want to participate in the auctions, about 8 pm in years past.

WILL THERE BE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED?

Yes, there will be buses that run between the Peppermill and the convention center. Grand Sierra will also have a shuttle going to/from hotel to convention center. There is no transportation to/from the Peppermill for the evening banquets from Atlantis or Grand Sierra.

WHAT TIME DO THE NIGHTLY BANQUETS START?

The doors open at 6 pm. The evening banquets are held in the Tuscany Ballroom at the Peppermill.

WHAT ARE MY OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS NOW THAT THE PEPPERMILL IS SOLD OUT?

We also have group codes for the Atlantis (code: Wild Sheep Foundation) and the Grand Sierra. Check our Sheep Show Hotel page for more information.

WHEN DO THE FLOOR CREDIT DRAWINGS TAKE PLACE?

Full registration and Day Pass attendees receive “digital” tickets to win daily Floor Credit Drawings–Thursday 5 x $1,000, Friday 2 x $2,500, and Saturday 1 x $5,000. Individual banquet purchases will be entered into specific days of purchases. One entry per person. Check into the Floor Credit area in the Expo Hall 3 before 2:00 each day to get your badge scanned to make sure you’re in that day’s drawing. Daily drawings are in the Raffle area in Hall 2 at 3:30 pm on Thursday & Friday, and 3:00 on Saturday–need to be present to win.

FOR THE SHEEP SHOW® RAFFLE, DO I NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN?

No, the raffles will be drawn on Saturday in the Expo Hall, and you do NOT need to be present to win.

WHEN DOES THE 1 MORE FOR 4 DRAWING TAKE PLACE?

The 1MF4 drawing is held during the Saturday night banquet immediately prior to the auction. Must be registered for the banquet and present to win.

FOR THE THREE HUNTS RAFFLED OFF AT THE <1 CLUB BEER RECEPTION, DO I NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN?

For the first hunt drawing, you do NOT need to be present to win. For the second and third hunts, you DO need to be present to win.

WHAT ARE THE <1 CLUB HUNTS THIS YEAR?

<1 Club hunts are TBD as of July 18, 2025. For <1 iClub, we have 5-Day Bull Tahr hunt with Blackstone Outfitters (New Zealand), 3-Day Iberian Mouflon hunt with Herederos Hunting Co (Spain) and 3-Day Pyrenean Chamois with Spain Safaris.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE <1 CLUB/<1 ICLUB?

If you have never taken a North American wild sheep ram (<1 Club) or an International wild sheep or goat (<1 iClub), you are eligible to join. You must also be a WSF member before joining these clubs.

DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A <1 CLUB BEER RECEPTION TICKET FOR THE EVENT IF I AM A MEMBER OF THE <1 CLUB?

Yes, you will need to purchase a ticket to this event as well. The ticket is $40.

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO JOIN THE <1 CLUB TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RAFFLES?

Noon on Friday, January 23.

WHERE IS THE <1CLUB BEER RECEPTION TAKING PLACE THIS YEAR?

The Beer Reception will be held in the Mt. Rose Ballroom at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

WHAT TIME IS THE EXPO?

The Expo Hall is open Thursday (10-5), Friday (10-5), and Saturday (9-5). It is at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

CAN I BUY A DAILY PASS?

Yes! You can purchase daily passes for $25/day. There are various outlets in Reno (Sportsmen’s Warehouse, Scheels, Bass Pro/Cabela’s, etc.) where you can pick up a $5 off coupon. New this year, we are offering a 3-day pass for $100. You’ll also receive a complimentary WSF membership with the 3-day pass!

WHAT EXHIBITORS ARE THERE?

The exhibitor map/list is on our website under the SHEEP SHOW tab and in our Sheep Show® app.

WHEN IS EXHIBITORS MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT?

Exhibitor registration opens at 8 am on Tuesday, January 20th and 8 am on Wednesday, January 21st. Move-out starts at 5 pm on Saturday, January 24th, and ends at noon on Sunday, January 25th.

HERE CAN I FIND AN EXHIBIT HALL MAP?

It is available on the WSF website or download our Sheep Show app for an up-to-date list/map of our exhibitors.

DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A DAY PASS IF I’M REGISTERED FOR THE BANQUETS OR EVENTS?

No! If you are registered for any events, you receive free entry into the exhibit hall all 3 days.

ARE MEMBERSHIPS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

If you become a Life or Summit Life member, a portion of that fee is tax-deductible. After completing your payment for the membership, you will receive a tax acknowledgment form.

WHAT DO I RECEIVE WHEN I BECOME A MEMBER?

You receive the quarterly Wild Sheep Magazine, WSF decals, and your membership card.

IF I AM A LIFE/SUMMIT LIFE MEMBER, CAN I ADD PEOPLE UNDER ME FOR A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP?

No, if you are a life member, you cannot add people under your name. Those individuals must get their own membership.

DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THE LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST IF I’M ALREADY A LIFE MEMBER?

Yes, there is a $100 event ticket for Life Members to attend the breakfast. Summit Life Members receive free entry.

DO I NEED TO BE PRESENT AT THE LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE SHEEP HUNT?

Yes, you DO need to be present to win this hunt at the Life Member Breakfast.

WHERE IS THE LADIES’ LUNCHEON TAKING PLACE THIS YEAR?

The Ladies Luncheon will be held at the Tuscany Ballroom at the Peppermill on Friday, January 23, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.

WHAT IS THE LADIES LUNCHEON THEME THIS YEAR?

Artemis – Goddess of the Hunt.

WHEN IS THE MARCO POLO SOCIETY RECEPTION TAKING PLACE?

The event will be held from 4:30-6pm on Saturday in the EDGE at the Peppermill.

WHEN DOES THE HORSE PACKING COMPETITION AND THE BACKPACK RACE TAKE PLACE?

The horse packing competition occurs following the Thursday night banquet in the foyer outside the banquet hall at the Peppermill, typically around 10 pm. The backpack races are in the same location on Friday night after the banquet.

WHEN DOES THE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER FOR WILD SHEEP RECEPTION TAKE PLACE?

This Reception will take place from 4:30-6pm on Thursday in the EDGE Nightclub at the Peppermill and is by invitation only.

WHEN DOES THE SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT TAKE PLACE?

The Sporting Clays Shoot will be held at the Capitol City Gun Club on Friday, January 23rd from 9am-3pm.

WHERE WILL THE SEMINARS AND FILMS BE HELD?

Our Seminars and Films will be at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Room A6. The schedule is listed on the main convention schedule, in the Day Program, on signage in the Convention Center, and the Sheep Show® app.

WHERE IS THE CULINARY CORNER?

The Culinary Corner is located in the Expo Center in Hall 3. The complete schedule will be on our website and the Sheep Show app.

WHEN IS THE MTN TOUGH WORKOUT?

The Tough Sheep Workout will be held on Friday, January 23 at 8 am at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. You must be registered to participate. The workout is limited to 510 participants, and you must be registered ahead of time, if not sold out. Everyone who completes the workout will be in a drawing to win an Alaska Dall’s sheep hunt. MTN Tough added a Pro Competition Division this year; winners walk away with $2,500 in cash or $3,000 in Floor Credit.

WHEN DOES THE YWCE TAKE PLACE?

The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience takes place on Saturday, January 24. This free event takes place from 10am – 4pm at the RSCC in Hall. You must register, even though this is a free event. You can do that ahead of time or register on-site.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE RAM AWARDS BE PRESENTED THIS YEAR?

The Ram Awards Luncheon will be held in the Mt. Rose Ballroom at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Thursday at noon. FREE entrance for all day pass and banquet registrants. The event celebrates North American Ram Awards, International Mountain Monarchs, and FNAWS recognition.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS?

All awards are presented during our evening banquets held in the Tuscany Ballroom at the Peppermill. These are subject to change.

Wednesday

  • Exhibitor & Donor Recognition
  • Special Recognition
  • Gordon Eastman’s Grass Roots
  • Tommy Carruthers Chapter and Affiliate Service Award (NEW)
  • Wild Sheep Biologist’s Wall of Fame


Thursday

  • Chair’s Award
  • Outstanding Conservationist
  • Jack O’Connor Writers Award
  • Townsend Youth Conservation Award


Friday

  • Federal, State, and International Statesman Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement
  • Ram Awards of Excellence
  • Conklin Award Presentation


Saturday

  • Annuli Photo Contest People’s Choice Award
  • G.C.F. Dalziel Outstanding Guide Award
  • Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter
  • Artemis Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award 
  • Chris Klinebuger Mountain Hunter Hall of Fame