The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC currently represents 27 government bodies and has a membership of over 1,800 individuals. Today, the CIC is active in more than 80 countries.

CIC’s Mission is “To promote and support the conservation of wildlife and related landscapes, local communities, and traditions through sustainable use including hunting.”

Recognizing wildlife conservation and the challenges to our hunting heritage know no borders, the Wild Sheep Foundation has been a CIC supporting member for decades. WSF is also supporting CIC and their outreach initiatives to promote sustainable use and the public acceptance of hunting in Europe.

In this episode Sheep Fever co-host and WSF President & CEO Gray Thornton, and Conservation Director for International Programs Kurt Alt visit with CIC Director General Arno Wimpffen to discuss collaboration between our two organizations to benefit wildlife and our hunting heritage.

Tags: International, Conservation