The Latest

Shane Mahoney joins us for a timely discussion on the future of hunting and its role in conservation. Exploring shifting public attitudes, wildlife management challenges, and the importance of hunter engagement, he examines what it will take to ensure hunting remains a valued part of conservation for generations to come.

Conservation success is built on strong partnerships, visionary leadership, and a commitment to solving challenges before they become crises. Thanks to an extraordinary gift from the Liautaud Family Foundation and the dedicated efforts of the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation (UWSF), significant progress is underway to improve and expand critical water infrastructure for wild sheep across Utah.

In March, the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS) tackled the New Water Mountains #1 project, a much-needed redevelopment of an older catchment struggling to contend with drought and wildlife demand and forcing the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to haul water frequently.

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) and its Chapters and Affiliates collectively pledged $213,500 during the 18th Chapter & Affiliate Summit, held recently in Grand Junction, Colorado.  The funds will be used to support a major cheatgrass treatment and habitat restoration effort within Wyoming’s Mullen Fire burn scar.

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) today announced the Crow Tribal Fish & Game of Montana as its newest Affiliate, strengthening a growing network of partners dedicated to the conservation of wild sheep and their habitats.

The Wild Sheep Foundation has named Aibat Muzbay of Kazakhstan as Central Asia Specialist for its International Programs. He will lead regional wild sheep and goat conservation efforts under Kurt Alt, WSF’s International Program Conservation Director. In this role, Muzbay will support argali restoration in Kazakhstan and strengthen regional conservation frameworks and sustainable-use programs across Central Asia.

WSF is honored to have two of our own, Corey Mason, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Conservation, and Kurt Alt, Conservation Director – Montana & International Programs, join this episode to talk about all things wild sheep conservation.

Each year at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Sheep Show, the spotlight shines on the wild sheep themselves, on the mountains they inhabit, and on the conservation successes that keep them there. But behind the scenes, two of the most important gatherings take place in a quieter setting: the Wildlife Professionals Meeting and the WAFWA Wild Sheep Initiative Meeting.
 

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.

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) recently concluded its presentations at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Attending the 7-day event were conservation experts, leaders, policymakers, and government officials from around the world.