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The Wild Sheep Foundation has approved $2 million in Grant-In-Aid funding for 24 wild sheep conservation projects across North America, Central Asia, and Europe. From disease surveillance and habitat improvements to population restoration and wildlife research, these investments support WSF’s mission to put and keep more wild sheep on the mountain.

Wild Sheep Foundation Youth Education Program Coordinator Dr. Ryan Brock has been named Nevada’s inaugural Outdoor Teacher of the Year. With more than two decades of teaching experience and a passion for connecting kids with nature, Brock has helped introduce thousands of young people to wildlife, hunting, fishing, and conservation through hands-on outdoor education.

From examining real bighorn sheep skulls to analyzing wildlife population data, the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Teacher Check-Out Kits give students a hands-on introduction to wild sheep biology and conservation. With hundreds of students reached and more classrooms participating, the program is helping inspire the next generation of wildlife stewards.

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.