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9.11.24
WSF Applauds Release of Wildlife for the 21st Century Volume 7
Today, the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) released its seventh volume of Wildlife for the 21st Century (W21). The comprehensive publication focuses on solutions to conserve wildlife and their habitats nationwide, bolstering public access, and protecting our outdoor traditions.
9.5.24
WSF Commits $100,000 to Defeat a Ballot Initiative to Ban Mountain Lion Hunting in Colorado
The Wild Sheep Foundation is donating $100,000 to Colorado's Wildlife Deserve Better (CWDB) to defeat the ballot initiative Proposition 127 to ban the hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx. The Initiative will be on the state's November ballot after obtaining the required signatures.
9.4.24
Wild Sheep Foundation Releases Keeping Wild Sheep Healthy
The Wild Sheep Foundation has released a new publication focused on keeping wild sheep populations healthy and thriving. Keeping Wild Sheep Healthy is a free educational brochure that delivers the science and presents various strategies for keeping wild sheep from contracting a deadly disease from animal-to-animal contact with domestic sheep, goats, and even infected wild sheep.
8.2.24
WSF Supports Central Asian Wild Sheep & Goat Conservation
A familiar figure emerges as the day begins on a jagged, rocky peak. Silhouetted by the sun, its muscular body supports a head held high with deep, curling horns that can only be a mountain sheep. But this one is far bigger than a record-class Dall's sheep or even the heaviest Rocky Mountain bighorn.
8.1.24
Be Heard on Expanding Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Wildlife Refuges
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued the latest Hunt-Fish Rule in a decades-long process of expanding hunting and fishing opportunities on wildlife refuges and a few fish hatchery lands. The 2024 Hunt–Fish Rule proposes 53 new distinct hunting and sport fishing opportunities on approximately 211,000 acres nationwide in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
7.18.24
WSF Congratulates 2025 Conklin Award Winner
The Wild Sheep Foundation congratulates WSF Life Member Deron Millman as the recipient of the 2025 Conklin Award. Deron Millman is the 23rd winner of this "Tough Man" award, named after the late Dr. James Conklin, a Weatherby Award winner who liked to pursue challenging animals worldwide.
7.12.24
Corey Mason Joins WSF as Executive Vice President of Conservation & COO
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) is pleased to announce that Corey Mason of Texas will join WSF as Executive Vice President of Conservation, effective August 12, 2024. In this capacity, Mason will lead WSF conservation efforts to conserve and enhance wild sheep and their habitat worldwide. He will also serve as Chief Operating Officer, supporting the foundation’s current and future programs and strategic initiatives.
6.27.24
Fourth Quarter Year in Review
A Message from Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO Gray N. Thornton.
Gray reflects on the close of the Foundation’s fiscal year, what’s been invested in wild sheep conservation, and what lies ahead, with a big thanks to our community for making it all possible.
6.24.24
Wildlife Migration Bill Introduced
A bill, the “Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act,” was introduced in the US Senate today by Senator Alex Padilla (CA-D) and Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-1-R), who together hold important committee seats for enacting and funding the habitat improvements directed in the bill.
