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The Wild Sheep Foundation recently submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding its proposed updates to federal grazing regulations.

Why this matters to wild sheep conservation?

This episode explores how wildlife veterinarians and conservationists challenge stereotypes, blend science with field experience, while building bridges across different viewpoints. From zoo medicine to wild sheep health, friends and colleagues, Helen Schwantje and Dr. Peregrine Wolff share stories of collaboration, conservation funding, and the changing future of wildlife care and protection.

Emily Richett went from the newsroom as a reporter, living a vegan lifestyle, to applying for the Women Hunt course and being selected! That experience launched her to embark on a journey to write a book and open up an opportunity in her state for adult women and female youth to learn to hunt.

Joel Ingram shares the story of drawing an Arizona desert bighorn sheep tag and harvesting an 11½-year-old ram. He discusses preparing for the hunt, guiding sheep hunters, lessons learned in the field, and how the experience reinforced his commitment to wild sheep conservation.

In Part II of Sheep Fever’s conversation with Matt Besko, the discussion turns to hunting culture around the world and what sets North America apart. From European traditions to modern technology’s influence, they explore whether hunting’s cultural roots are fading—and why that matters.

Two inspiring women from Wyoming and Colorado reveal how everyday community effort, mentorship, and passion can make a real difference. When Bralli Clifford and Jann Demaske share their stories, they prove that leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about creating space for others, building family-like communities, and fighting for our outdoor heritage — one step at a time.

Proposal will update management to address modern conservation challenges while building on decades of recovery. The Wild Sheep Foundation today welcomed a new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service draft rule that recognizes the remarkable recovery of grizzly bears and involves state and tribal wildlife agencies more directly in continuing bear conservation.

Keith Hart shares how a Wyoming elk hunt sparked a passion for sheep hunting, leading to a life-changing Dall’s sheep hunt in Alaska through WSF's Less Than One Club. He reflects on perseverance, conservation, and the community that continues to shape his hunting journey.

This week's episode features Sue Skold, treasurer on the Women Hunt committee, and Rachel Rossiter of Hudson farm, located in New Jersey. There is an exciting new partnership happening with their Griffin & Howe Academy and Women Hunt. Tune in to hear about it!

The Wild Sheep Foundation announced today that its Coming Home project has reached full funding thanks to a $109,000 commitment from Gunwerks and the Worldwide Trophy Adventures Outdoor Guardian Fund. The funds were raised during the 2026 Gunwerks Invitational, hosted on Sheep Mountain in Cody, Wyoming.

J. Alain Smith joins Sheep Fever to reflect on a lifetime of hunting, adventure, and conservation. From his early days in the Pacific Northwest to sheep hunts around the world, he shares his passion for mountain hunting, the future of hunting, and the values that have shaped his remarkable career.

This week's episode dives into the culinary side of hunting. Chef Shelly Meyer is a passionate wild game chef that is fascinated by limitless flavor combinations and cooking techniques. She dives into her start as a foodie, restaurant ownership and her line of spices created to elevate any dish without the fillers most spices have. Shelly is an advocate for conservation which pairs well with her skills as a chef to honor the harvest from field to fork.