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The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Women Hunt program has launched a new podcast connecting outdoor enthusiasts through authentic, bold, and educational conversations. IGNITE will celebrate the strength and resilience of the champions of wildlife and wild places by featuring a broad cross-section of guests from adventurers and conservationists to leaders, storytellers, and trailblazers.

In the inaugural episode of the Ignite podcast, host Dana Dykema welcomes Jennifer Loree, a talented welder and artist, to discuss her journey from traditional welding to creating unique metal art. They explore the challenges and triumphs of breaking into the art world, the importance of community, and the role of creativity in personal and professional growth.

Maddie Richards interviews hunter Kyle Gemas, who shares his path from sports and fishing to sheep hunting. He discusses preparing for and completing a challenging Alaska sheep hunt, the friendships and rewards found in the mountains, and his excitement for upcoming hunts in British Columbia and Kyrgyzstan.

Ryan McHugh didn’t stumble into sheep hunting—it was the result of years of planning, discipline, and a deep-rooted hunting background shaped by family tradition. In this episode, Ryan walks through the long road that led him north to Canada’s remote sheep country, from physical conditioning and dialing in gear to mentally preparing for the realities of mountain hunting.

The Wild Sheep Foundation salutes its industry and conservation partners for sponsoring the Foundation's 49^th annual SHEEP SHOW Convention and Expo. The event will be held in Reno, Nevada, from January 22 to January 24, 2026.

A fascinating discussion with Kyle Kamp and Valley to Peak Nutrition and Julie Tripp, WSF’s Director of Awards & Publications, on the realities and nuances of how nutrition and hydration play key roles in an often overlooked or misunderstood part of a hunting and fitness lifestyle, which is applicable every day.

The Saiga in Kazakhstan has rebounded from dangerously low numbers and has been recognized as a success by the international body governing threatened and endangered wildlife. CITES has declared that Saiga are now eligible for sustainable use programs in the Republic of Kazakhstan.  This is a dramatic success and a powerful opportunity to continue Saiga conservation.

Tony shares how a lifetime of hunting led him to a demanding sheep hunt years in the making. He dives into the preparation, physical and mental challenges, the moment he took his ram, and how the experience deepened his commitment to wild sheep conservation.

Recently, Wild Sheep Foundation's Shooting, Hunting & Ethics Education Program (S.H.E.E.P.) coordinator, Ryan Brock, was able to visit southern Nevada to help students in the Silver State better understand their state mammal, the desert bighorn sheep.

A candid conversation with WSF legislative consultant Greg Schildwachter on wolves, grizzlies, the ESA, and the growing divide between science and sentiment. We cut through misinformation and explore what a common-sense, balanced path forward looks like for people, wildlife, and real conservation.

Three years ago, we produced our first Conservation Impact Summary. The purpose was to “tell our story” beyond just the dollars directed to wild sheep conservation and other mission programs, but more importantly, to demonstrate and share the impact those dollars have. The work WSF accomplished this past year is the legacy of the WSF family.

Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy - fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors. Read more, including the full report, here.