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The Wild Sheep Foundation reaffirms its support for the constitutional right to hunt and fish, recognizing these longstanding traditions as essential to America’s conservation heritage. 

The Wild Sheep Foundation and CIC congratulates Mark Haldane of Zambeze Delta Safaris, Mozambique, recipient of the 2026 Markhor Award.

Austin Smith, Jr., of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, joins Sheep Fever to explore tribal wildlife management, treaty rights, ecological stewardship, and the importance of collaborative conservation.

Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO Gray N. Thornton has been named the recipient of Dallas Safari Club’s 2027 Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, recognizing more than three decades of leadership in wildlife conservation, sustainable use, and hunting advocacy. 

Meet Sparks, IGNITE's new series celebrating the next generation of hunters and conservationists. Dana, Renée Thornton, and Dr. Ryan Brock discuss youth mentorship, outdoor education, and inspiring lifelong conservation values.

A complete listing of dates and locations for the Wild Sheep Foundation's Chapter and Affiliate Banquets for 2027.

GPS and video collars are giving researchers a new look at how desert bighorn sheep navigate the heat, water limitations, and rugged terrain of Sierra El Álamo—and providing lessons that could strengthen restoration efforts across the Southwest.

From grizzly bear encounters in Montana to a grueling Alaska hunt and mountain lions tangled up with hounds, Jana Waller Bair shares unforgettable stories from a lifetime in the field.

Mississippi hunter and entrepreneur Taylor Sledge joins Maddie Richards to discuss raising the next generation of hunters, building a family legacy, and discovering a passion for sheep hunting.

Three hunts. Twenty-nine days in the Yukon backcountry. Nearly 200 miles on foot. After coming up empty on Dall sheep and a first Stone sheep hunt, Jesse gets one final opportunity—and discovers just how quickly the lowest moment in sheep hunting can become the highest.

The Wild Sheep Foundation joined the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) at its 2026 General Assembly in Brussels, strengthening international partnerships to advance sustainable hunting, wildlife conservation, and hunting advocacy. Representing more than 7 million European hunter-conservationists, FACE is a key WSF partner in protecting hunting traditions, supporting wildlife restoration, and uniting hunters across borders.

Wildlife conservation—and the challenges facing hunting heritage—know no borders. CIC Director General Arno Wimpffen joins Gray Thornton and Kurt Alt to discuss how international collaboration, sustainable use, and stronger public understanding of hunting can benefit wildlife, landscapes, and communities worldwide.