The Latest

Matt Besko of Alberta Forestry and Parks joins Sheep Fever to discuss hunting policy, allocation, and wildlife management. With 30+ years of experience, he shares insight on bighorn sheep stewardship, carnivore management, and the importance of hunting traditions in shaping conservation’s future.

Gray Thornton talks with Ricardo Olivieri about Beretta’s 500-year legacy, craftsmanship, and conservation impact—with proceeds from a record-setting auction going directly to wild sheep restoration in the tri-state region.

Bighorns in Nebraska? Once home to ~1,000 sheep in the Pine Ridge and Wildcat Hills, they were lost by the early 1990s. Now, through translocations and conservation partnerships, they’re back. Todd Nordeen joins Sheep Fever to share the comeback, challenges, and future of Cornhusker bighorns.

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.

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.

In this episode of Sheep Fever, Gunwerks founder Aaron Davidson dives into what he calls the “Unrivaled Shooting Experience.” From precision rifles to shooter confidence, Davidson shares how technology, ethics, and preparation come together to make us better first-shot, one-shot hunters.

Election Day is here! Hear from the 2026 Wild Sheep Foundation Board candidates—Jann Demaske (02:49), Charlie Kelly (17:27), Kenn Loch (35:20), and Logan Young (48:54)—as they share their vision, experience, and passion for wild sheep conservation. Cast your vote today and help shape WSF’s future!

Sheep Fever visits with Weatherby CEO Adam Weatherby and COO Luke Thorkildsen for a deep dive into the industry, it’s future, and why this fine brand keeps designing, producing, and offering rifles that epitomize Roy’s mantra from decades before – Tomorrow’s Rifles Today.

There is more free-roaming aoudad west of the Pecos River in Texas alone than there are bighorn sheep in Canada, Mexico, and the United States – over 100,000. Texas was home to more than 1,800 desert bighorn sheep just a decade ago; now, there are only 400. Sheep Fever discusses WSF’s new policy on aoudad, along with what can be done with several guests close to the situation in Texas, and the history of desert bighorns.

Fresh on the heels of a 2025 fiscal year with record convention proceeds ($4+ Million), record contributions to the Wild Sheep Legacy Foundation Endowment Fund ($2.2 Million), and a record directed to wild sheep conservation and other WSF Mission Programs (a staggering $11.53 Million), Sheep Fever sits down with WSF Board of Directors Chair, Charlie Kelly and Vice Chair Kyle Stelter to look to the future for wild sheep.

Sheep Fever visits with Founder and CEO Brandon Maddox to celebrate Silencer Central’s successes and discuss changes to National Firearm Act (NFA) laws signed into effect by President Trump and the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. You’ll hear there has never been a better time than now!

Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management is on the frontlines of a ballot box biology battle in Colorado and the hits just keep on coming. Now it’s a push to restructure how wildlife is managed “or not” by establishing a new replacement to Colorado Parks & Wildlife.