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Ram Awards

The Ram Awards recognize outstanding North American sheep and goats harvested by WSF members. These awards, which started in 1978, are truly an “everyman’s” event with winners coming from all walks of life. Two types of awards are presented—rifle and archery—for each species of sheep, plus rocky mountain goats.

Award-winning rams/billies symbolize the opportunities created by wild sheep management and restoration projects funded by our collective efforts.

NEW THIS YEAR! The membership rules have changed. Hunters need to be a WSF member in good standing when they SUBMIT their Hunt Report. Previously, hunters had to be a member before they harvested their trophy. This change is effective beginning with the 2026 Ram Awards.

Awards are presented annually during a special luncheon held during the Sheep Show.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards will be given for each sheep/goat in both the Rifle and Archery categories. Sheep/goat submitted that meet the minimum score, but are not in the top three will receive Honorable Mention. All entries in the Ram Awards need to be scored by a Boone and Crockett Club or a Pope and Young Club official measurer. The North American wild sheep and Rocky Mountain goats recognized in the Ram Awards must meet or exceed the following minimum scores:

DALL'S SHEEP – 160 B&C points (rifle) and 120 P&Y points (archery)
STONE'S SHEEP (FANNN) – 160 B&C points (rifle) and 120 P&Y points (archery)
CALIFORNIA BIGHORN* – 165 B&C points (rifle) and 140 P&Y points (archery)
DESERT BIGHORN – 165 B&C points (rifle) and 120 P&Y points (archery)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN - 175 B&C points (rifle) and 140 P&Y points (archery)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT – 47 B&C points (rifle) and 40 P&Y points (archery)

*California bighorn sheep are not recognized as a species in record-keeping by either B&C or P&Y, therefore the minimum scores are established by the WSF Awards Committee.

Ram Award Entries

The deadline for submittals for the 2026 Convention is November 1, 2025.

SUBMITTING YOUR NORTH AMERICAN TROPHIES

NEW! Hunters entering a ram/goat must be a WSF member in good standing when they SUBMIT their Hunt Report.
Rams/goats taken after August 30, 2023 through August 30, 2025—that haven’t already been received a Ram Award—will be eligible for the 2026 Ram Awards Program. The absolute deadline for submissions is November 1, 2025.
An official Boone and Crockett Club or Pope and Young Club Measurer must score North American rams. Only official 60-day dry scores will be considered. Green scores will not be accepted.
Official score charts must include all the measurements and final score, along with the date and location information and be signed by the official measurer (including their OM ID number).
A field photograph of the sheep/goat must accompany the entry.
All entries must have the name of the outfitters and guides, if they were used.
California bighorn sheep must have certification from the Fish and Game Department that identifies the ram as a “California Bighorn.”

ENTRIES CAN BE SUBMITTED IN SEVERAL WAYS:

On-line Hunt Report – allows you to include details of your hunt and attach your field photograph.
Email PDF Hunt Report – fill out the PDF and email to WSF with a copy of your field photograph.
Mail Hunt Report – Request a hard copy or print a PDF of the Hunt Report and mail to WSF Awards Office along with a printout of your field photo.

Submit Hunt Report

Ram Awards Book

Download the 2025 Ram Awards Photo Book which includes a full listing of winners and their field photos for North American Ram Awards, International Mountain Monarch Awards, and FNAWs (15mb).

Awards Contact

For more information about our Awards Program please contact:

Julie Tripp
Director of Awards & Publications - ph. 406.602.3138

Youth Awards

Youth awards recognize hunters under 18 years of age who have legally and ethically harvested a North American sheep or Rocky Mountain goat in a free-range environment, regardless of whether the ram meets the minimum scores for entry into the Ram Awards. If the animal harvested by a youth exceeds the minimum scores, it will also be eligible to receive a Ram Award. Youth must be WSF Member or part of a WSF Family Membership to be eligible. No score chart is required unless also submitting to the Ram Awards.

Ram Awards of Excellence

Ram Awards of Excellence for rifle, archery, youth, international-rifle, and international-archery may be given as determined by the WSF Awards Committee and are reserved for truly exceptional animals. These awards are presented during the Friday Night Banquet.

In 2025, the Awards Committee presented Awards of Excellence in all five categories. Watch the video presentation below.