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This collection of articles and podcasts showcases the Impact of our Grant-In-Aid funding, current news releases, hunting content, as well as our three podcasts — Sheep Fever, Kicked Out, and Ignite.

Kicked Out with Peter Briant

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.

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Olivia Nalos Opre – Not Just A Pretty Face

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.

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Cornhusker Bighorns with Todd Nordeen

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.

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Kicked Out with Keetin Daugherty

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.

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Derek Blake - Building Legacy

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. 

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USFWS Gives Update on Argali, Markhor Imports

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.

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Madie Demakse - Forging Her Own Trail

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!

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Building Conservation’s Next Generation at the Sheep Show

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.
 

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Kicked Out with John King

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.

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C&A Summit XVIII

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. 

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