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Each year at the Sheep Show, hunters, outfitters, conservation leaders, and wildlife officials gather not only to celebrate wild sheep, but also to address the practical realities of how international conservation and lawful hunting intersect.

Madie Demaske, a hunter-lawyer, shares her journey in conservation law, her role in Safari Club International, and her leadership in Women Hunt. She emphasizes mentorship, forging her own path as a Demaske and her excitement for all 2026 holds!

Conservation interests often begin long before careers and research projects. They start with curiosity. That curiosity was on full display in Reno, Nevada, during the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience, a hands-on education program hosted by the Wild Sheep Foundation as part of its annual Sheep Show.
 

On this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie interviews John King about his journey from Illinois to winning a life-changing sheep hunt through the Less Than One Club, highlighting preparation, perseverance, and the mental grit required in sheep country.

Join host Dana Dykema as she chats with Jana Waller Bair at the Sheep Show. They discuss Jana's lifelong passion for hunting, her journey into the industry, and the launch of her YouTube channel, Skullbound.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 18th annual Wild Sheep Foundation Chapters and Affiliates Summit May 14-16, 2026! Mix, mingle and network with fellow C&A delegates from around North America, learn and share fundraising and membership recruitment ideas, organizational administration, messaging and contemporary marketing concepts from industry experts while having a great time with the wild sheep family. Hosted by Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society. 

On the Ignite podcast, Dana Dykema interviews Wild Sheep Foundation CEO Gray Thornton about Sheep Show highlights, mentorship in hunting, conservation impact, and his personal journey—while looking ahead to the organization’s milestone 50th anniversary celebration.

Maddie talks with Becky Carlon about her path into hunting and the emotions behind her recent sheep hunt. They discuss conservation, community, and navigating a male-dominated space, while Becky reflects on memorable moments and shares what’s next in her hunting journey.

The Wild Sheep Foundation strongly supports today’s boost in federal funds for big game migration habitat. Nearly $10 million in federal, private, and tribal funds were announced today after the Make America Beautiful Commission meeting. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will award funds to projects through its competitive proposal program, the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund.

Each year at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Sheep Show, the spotlight shines on the wild sheep themselves, on the mountains they inhabit, and on the conservation successes that keep them there. But behind the scenes, two of the most important gatherings take place in a quieter setting: the Wildlife Professionals Meeting and the WAFWA Wild Sheep Initiative Meeting.
 

Danny Sanders joins Maddie Richards on Kicked Out to share how winning a Sheep Show® hunt led to a demanding British Columbia sheep adventure. He reflects on preparation, rugged terrain, harvesting a legal ram, and the lasting respect for wild places earned along the way.

Texas desert bighorn sheep have faced a challenging stretch since respiratory disease outbreaks linked to Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae were first documented in 2019. But the most recent population survey results are offering renewed hope.