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The Saiga in Kazakhstan has rebounded from dangerously low numbers and has been recognized as a success by the international body governing threatened and endangered wildlife. CITES has declared that Saiga are now eligible for sustainable use programs in the Republic of Kazakhstan.  This is a dramatic success and a powerful opportunity to continue Saiga conservation.

Tony shares how a lifetime of hunting led him to a demanding sheep hunt years in the making. He dives into the preparation, physical and mental challenges, the moment he took his ram, and how the experience deepened his commitment to wild sheep conservation.

Recently, Wild Sheep Foundation's Shooting, Hunting & Ethics Education Program (S.H.E.E.P.) coordinator, Ryan Brock, was able to visit southern Nevada to help students in the Silver State better understand their state mammal, the desert bighorn sheep.

A candid conversation with WSF legislative consultant Greg Schildwachter on wolves, grizzlies, the ESA, and the growing divide between science and sentiment. We cut through misinformation and explore what a common-sense, balanced path forward looks like for people, wildlife, and real conservation.

Three years ago, we produced our first Conservation Impact Summary. The purpose was to “tell our story” beyond just the dollars directed to wild sheep conservation and other mission programs, but more importantly, to demonstrate and share the impact those dollars have. The work WSF accomplished this past year is the legacy of the WSF family.

Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy - fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors. Read more, including the full report, here.

Chelsea shares the story of her first Alaska sheep hunt—from drawing a rare tag, to intense preparation, to pushing through emotional highs and lows on the mountain. Hunting alongside another woman, she discovers grit, camaraderie, and the joy of achieving a lifelong dream in the wild backcountry.

The story ends with eating a heart—yes, a deer heart—but that’s only the finale. It begins in a Nevada airport, where three young girls—two seventh graders and a third grader—met before flying across the country for a youth deer hunt in Missouri.

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) recently concluded its presentations at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Attending the 7-day event were conservation experts, leaders, policymakers, and government officials from around the world.

For its fiscal year 2025-26, the Wild Sheep Foundation will direct a record $2.2 million in Grant-In-Aid funding for wild sheep conservation and management projects, primarily requested through our Chapter and Affiliate network.

In this episode of Sheep Fever, Gunwerks founder Aaron Davidson dives into what he calls the “Unrivaled Shooting Experience.” From precision rifles to shooter confidence, Davidson shares how technology, ethics, and preparation come together to make us better first-shot, one-shot hunters.

Election Day is here! Hear from the 2026 Wild Sheep Foundation Board candidates—Jann Demaske (02:49), Charlie Kelly (17:27), Kenn Loch (35:20), and Logan Young (48:54)—as they share their vision, experience, and passion for wild sheep conservation. Cast your vote today and help shape WSF’s future!