As part of WSF’s expanding partnerships with Tribal Nations, Sheep Fever co-host Gray Thornton visits with Austin Smith Jr., General Manager of the Natural Resources Branch at the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Oregon.

With over 15 years of experience in wildlife biology and natural resource management, he manages intergovernmental projects that support the Tribe’s land, water, and wildlife goals, including their wild sheep programs. A former U.S. Marine and Oregon State University graduate, Austin has deep knowledge of ecological stewardship, treaty rights, and collaborative conservation efforts.

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