About Us

MISSION

Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation’s mission is to conserve and enhance populations of bighorn sheep throughout Wyoming, to safeguard against their decline, and to fund programs for professional management of these populations, keeping administrative costs to a minimum.

VISION

Foster the conservation of healthy bighorn sheep populations, promote Wyoming’s hunting heritage, engage and educate citizens in scientifically sound wildlife stewardship, and encourage youth participation to ensure future conservation.

This vision is achieved through fundraising and educating public on issues affecting bighorn sheep, habitat, and hunting opportunities. We support strong science-based policies to retain and restore bighorn sheep habitats and sustainable funding for wildlife management. Our vision is brought to life by hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who recognize both the cultural and conservation significance of Wyoming’s bighorn sheep population.

PURPOSE

Putting and Keeping Kids and Wild Sheep on the Mountain

CORE VALUES

The principles that guide us:

Honesty • Integrity • Respect • Teamwork • Positive Attitude

Respect for Wildlife • Hunting Ethics • Accountability • Stewardship • Advocacy • Loyalty

HISTORY

The Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation (WY-WSF) was formed in 1983 and has a long record of actively working for the benefit of Wyoming’s bighorn sheep, healthy wildlife habitats, education, and hunters’ rights. Led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, WY-WSF annually raises thousands of dollars through the energy and efforts of conservation-minded sportsmen and women. These dollars are put back on the ground through our Grant-in-Aid program to fund bighorn sheep population management, habitat restoration, disease research and surveillance, public outreach and youth education.