The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is the provincial mammal of Alberta and the state animal of Colorado. Join the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta to help with their preservation. Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta
To promote and enhance increasing populations of indigenous wild sheep in Alberta through the funding of programs that support responsible wildlife management, conservation education, youth involvement and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta was started in 1999 and is a proud member of the National Wild Sheep Foundation. WSFA is a member-driven organization that connects hunting guides and outfitters, wildlife researchers, habitat conservationists, sportsmen and women, and the general public. Our two major fundraising events take place in the spring in the communities of Red Deer and Edson Alberta. With continued downsizing of government agencies, more onus is being placed on conservation organizations to initiate, manage and fund wildlife and habitat enhancement programs. Past issues of the WSFA newsletter are posted for your reading enjoyment. Check back often as we update our photo gallery on a regular basis. Becoming a member of Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta is an opportunity to be involved in an organization dedicated to the promotion and funding of sound wildlife management practices. Please note that in no way does WSFA necessarily endorse views and opinions expressed on these outside links, as those views are strictly those of the site owners. Your Board would like to hear from you, and listen to any suggestions or ideas you might want to run by them.
Events and Activities
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta hosts many events and activities throughout the year. Our two major fundraising events take place in the spring in the communities of Red Deer and Edson.

March 23, 2012 - WSFA Annual General Meeting
7 pm, Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer

March 24, 2012 - Sheep Show Fundraiser - Tickets Available!
Our 13th annual Sheep Show Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, March 24, 2011 at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer, Alberta. If last year is any indication, we expect well over 600 people in attendance, and some fabulous items up for auction.

  • Doors open at 4 pm. Dinner at 6 pm. Auctions and raffles to follow.
  • Photo Contest, Largest Ram of the Year Contest, Display Booths Available.
  • For information & tickets, please call 403-845-5544 (IBC Office). Tickets $70 each.
  • VISA and MasterCard accepted.

Awards
Various awards are also presented at our March banquet. These include:

2011 Hunt of a Lifetime Raffle Winners

Youth Hunter Sheep Camps
In addition to our various fundraisers, WSFA is very proud to host Youth Hunter Sheep Camps since 2003. The summer camp is held at the Alford Lake Conservation Centre west of Caroline, Alberta. This weekend camp is for kids from the ages of 13 to 17. Volunteer professional instructors attend and provide the opportunity for kids to learn skills and knowledge regarding sheep habitat, fly fishing, firearm use and safety, hide preparation and caping, field care of trophies, taxidermy, setting up camps, cooking, wilderness survival, and packing and horsemanship.

2011 Youth Hunter Sheep Camp
Dates: June 10 - 12th
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration fee: $25
Application Form
Release/Waiver Form

For more information, contact:
    Brenda Erickson at 403-638-4105
    Christy Hallock at 403-845-3815

Funds raised through our Hunt of a Lifetime raffle goes to this Summer Camp, as well as to the Northern Youth Mentorship Program, and our Special Youth Hunt, which is awarded to one of the Summer Camp participants.

 Lewis and Clark recorded numerous sightings of Ovis canadensis in their journals. They also recorded the use of bighorn sheep by the Shoshone in making bows.
BIGHORN SHEEP RAM
Ovis Canadensis canadensis

Memberships are now due. Please continue your support of wildlife conservation by renewing today!

Taken at the 2006 Youth Camp at Alford Lake.
Youth Hunter Sheep Camp
Alford Lake near Caroline
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta, Box 2639, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1L6
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