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Wild Sheep Biologist's Wall of Fame

What We Do Awards Wild Sheep Biologist's Wall of Fame
Wild Sheep Biologist's Wall of Fame

Established in 2007 and sponsored by Kevin and Kyle Hurley, this award is intended “To honor and acknowledge the passion, commitment, and vision of those men and women dedicated to sound biological management of, and hunting opportunities for, North America’s wild sheep.”

WILD SHEEP BIOLOGIST'S WALL OF FAME
Sponsored by Kevin & Kyle Hurley of Boise, ID (formerly of Cody, WY)

Past Recipients

2025 - Bill Jex - Government of British Columbia - BC
2024 - Kurt Alt - WSF/Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks - MT
2023 - Mike Cox - Nevada Department of Wildlife - NV
2022 - Dr. Helen Schwantje - Government of British Columbia - BC
2020 - Dr. Tom Besser - Washington State University - WA
2019 - Shawn Stewart - Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks - MT
2018 - Vic Coggins - Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife - OR
2017 - Eric Rominger - New Mexico Department of Game & Fish - NM
2016 - Doug McWhirter - Wyoming Game & Fish Department - WY
2015 - Dr. Sri - Washington State University - WA
2014 - Tom Rinkes - Bureau of Land Management - ID
2013 - Tom Carlsen - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department - MT
2012 - Melanie Woolever - United States Forest Service - CO
2011 - Wayne Heimer - Alaska Department of Fish & Game - AK
2010 - Tim Schommer - United States Forest Service - OR
2009 - Vern Bleich - California Department of Fish & Game - CA
2008 - Clay Brewer - Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - TX
2007 - Jim Karpowitz - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources - UT

The recipient will be recognized during the Wednesday Night banquet at Sheep Show and presented with a plaque stating their accomplishments. The recipient's name will also be added to the “Wild Sheep Biologist’s Wall of Fame” listing at WSF Headquarters in Bozeman, MT.

Watch the 2025 Presentation