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In this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie sits down with Pete Briant, the first Less Than One Club winner, to talk about going from zero sheep hunting experience to harvesting his first ram—and everything that made the journey unforgettable.

Olivia Nalas-Opry shares her inspiring journey from outdoor enthusiast to conservation advocate, highlighting the positive impact of hunting on wildlife and local communities worldwide. Mrs. Nebraska winner, Diana Award recipient, TV personality and more, Olivia is a multifaceted woman. Discover her insights on conservation, cultural perspectives, and her personal experiences in Africa, Asia, and beyond.

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.

Explore the transformative journey of Danene, Africa's first female leader in professional hunting, as she shares insights on conservation, leadership, and empowering women in wildlife management, redefining hunting as a force for good.

On this episode of the Kicked Out podcast, host Maddie Richards talks with 16-year-old Keetin Daugherty from Washington. Keetin shares how she balances school, sports, and hunting—and reflects on harvesting three sheep by age 16, the lessons learned in the mountains, and the bond she’s built with her dad.

Join Dana and Renée as they sit down with Derek Blake at Sheep Show 2026 in the Women Hunt booth. They discuss Derek's life as an outdoorsman in the Alaska wilderness, parenting his little girl and the story of his beloved wife Rubye Mayflower Blake and his mission to build a lasting legacy in her honor. 

Each year at the Sheep Show, hunters, outfitters, conservation leaders, and wildlife officials gather not only to celebrate wild sheep, but also to address the practical realities of how international conservation and lawful hunting intersect.

Madie Demaske, a hunter-lawyer, shares her journey in conservation law, her role in Safari Club International, and her leadership in Women Hunt. She emphasizes mentorship, forging her own path as a Demaske and her excitement for all 2026 holds!

Conservation interests often begin long before careers and research projects. They start with curiosity. That curiosity was on full display in Reno, Nevada, during the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience, a hands-on education program hosted by the Wild Sheep Foundation as part of its annual Sheep Show.
 

On this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie interviews John King about his journey from Illinois to winning a life-changing sheep hunt through the Less Than One Club, highlighting preparation, perseverance, and the mental grit required in sheep country.

Join host Dana Dykema as she chats with Jana Waller Bair at the Sheep Show. They discuss Jana's lifelong passion for hunting, her journey into the industry, and the launch of her YouTube channel, Skullbound.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 18th annual Wild Sheep Foundation Chapters and Affiliates Summit May 14-16, 2026! Mix, mingle and network with fellow C&A delegates from around North America, learn and share fundraising and membership recruitment ideas, organizational administration, messaging and contemporary marketing concepts from industry experts while having a great time with the wild sheep family. Hosted by Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society.