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R E N O, N V | F E B R U A R Y 3 -6, 2027 | W I L D S H E E P F O U N DAT I O N

ART/BRONZES

TOM MANSANAREZ SIGNED FNAWS PRINT SET DONOR: Jim Hoeffler & Karyn Warner Value: $1,200 | 100% FULLY DONATED A2

“ONE WITH THE MOUNTAIN” CHADWICK RAM BUST & SOLID OAK PEDESTAL BY RICK TAYLOR DONOR: Alberta WSF & The Estate of Randy & Marilyn Ward Value: Priceless | 100% FULLY DONATED

“INDOMITABLE SPIRIT: WARRIOR OF THE RIDGE” ORIGINAL ART DONOR: Lasha Fine Art Value: $4,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED A4

“ACORN RIDGE” BRONZE SCULPTURE DONOR: Summit Life Member: Tom Grimes Value: $1,900 | 100% FULLY DONATED A5

“METAL ART - STONE’S SHEEP SCENE” METAL ARTWORK DONOR: Montana Plaques Value: $5,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED

SAMPLE OF WORK A5

“THE KING” ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING DONOR: Kevin Alderson-Smith Value: $10,000 A7

“CONCUSSIONS” ORIGINAL CHARCOAL OF 2 RAMS FIGHTING DONOR: Derek Stevenson Art Value: $10,000

SAMPLE OF WORK A9

“TIME TO LEAVE” ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING DONOR: Kevin Alderson-Smith Value: $8,000

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ONE-OF-A-KIND LOST WAX ORIGINAL BRONZE: CUSTOM SCULPTURE DONOR: Justin Young Fine Arts

100% FULLY DONATED A10

“TAHOE BEAR” LIMITED EDITION BRONZE DONOR: Joshua Tobey Studios Value: $2,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED A11

“A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN” BIGHORN SHEEP BRONZE DONOR: Karl Lansing Studio - Wilderness Images Value: $2,000

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STONE’S SHEEP BRONZE & PAINTING DONOR: Craig Phillips Originals Value: $7,000 B2

FNAWS” SERIES 1980-1983 W/STAMP DONOR: Jim & Paige Jeffress Value: $2,000 B4

BIRD HUNTS B3

3-DAY TURKEY HUNT: WASHINGTON DONOR: Hills and Highwater Adventures Value: $1,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED

5-DAY UPLAND GROUSE HUNT: ONTARIO DONOR: Kap River Outfitters Value: $4,000 B5

2-DAY/2-NIGHT UPLAND BIRD HUNT W/ LICENSED FALCONER HUNT DONOR: The Peregrine Fund Value: $3,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED B6

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5-DAY WATERFOWL HUNT & WINE TASTING ADVENTURE: NEW ZEALAND DONOR: Blackstone Outfitters NZ Value: $10,000 B7

3-DAY/3-NIGHT DOVE HUNT: ARGENTINA DONOR: Norte Hunters Value: $4,720 | 100% FULLY DONATED B8

3-DAY WATERFOWL & SANDHILL CRANE HUNT: ALBERTA DONOR: Ameri-Cana Value: $3,250 | 100% FULLY DONATED B9

8-DAY MIX BAG SMALL GAME HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER & 1 NON-HUNTER (ducks, dove, pigeon, partridge, and 1 blackbuck): ARGENTINA DONOR: Rancho Salvaje Safari Value: $9,840 B8

FIREARMS

JACK O’CONNOR CUSTOM TRIBUTE RIFLE 270 WIN DONOR: Travis Jenson

HOWA M1500 SUPER LITE MM-08 REM RIFLE PACKAGE DONOR: Legacy Sports International

100% FULLY DONATED

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FISHING TRIPS C3

COASTAL SALMON & HALIBUT FISHING: BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Hook’n Them Up Fishing Charters Value: $4,905 | 100% FULLY DONATED C4

6-DAYS IN ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO WITH 4-DAYS OF FISHING FOR 1 ANGLER: MEXICO DONOR: Lad Shunneson Adventures & Ken Wilson Consultant Value: $5,350 | 100% FULLY DONATED

INTERNATIONAL HUNTS C5

5-DAY IBERIAN MOUFLON, RED DEER, OR FALLOW DEER HUNT: SPAIN DONOR: Spanish Mountain Hunts & The Conklin Foundation | Value: $12,700 C6

5-DAY SPANISH BIG GAME HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS AND 2 NON-HUNTERS DONOR: The Iberian Hunting Experience Value: $12,700 C7

4-DAY MOUFLON OR FALLOW DEER HUNT: SPAIN DONOR: Huntinspain Value: $11,160 C8

3-DAY IBERIAN MOUFLON HUNT: SPAIN (<1 ICLUB) DONOR: Herederos Hunting Value: $6,900 | 100% FULLY DONATED C9

5-DAY KUDU BULL HUNT: SOUTH AFRICA DONOR: Chasseurs de Moçambique Value: $6,450 | 100% FULLY DONATED C10

5-DAY BULL TAHR HUNT: NEW ZEALAND (<1 ICLUB) DONOR: Blackstone Outfitters NZ Value: $11,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED

FIFTY YEARS. ONE MISSION.

ew pursuits demand more from a hunter than sheep hunting. Steep terrain, unforgiving weather, and the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity have forged a tradition of carrying firearms worthy of the challenge. As the Wild Sheep Foundation celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we’re honoring that tradition in a way befitting this historic milestone. Introducing Guns of the 50th—an extraordinary collection of custom, one-of-akind firearms created exclusively for Wild Sheep Foundation by some of the most respected gunmakers in the world. Each piece is a masterwork of craftsmanship, built to commemorate five decades of conservation success, hunting heritage, and the unwavering commitment of the wild sheep community.

MASTERWORKS BY THE WORLD’S FINEST GUNMAKERS

In the coming issues of Wild Sheep magazine will feature these exceptional firearms and the stories behind their creation. Every gun in the collection will be offered through live auction or raffle during the 50th Sheep Show® in Reno, providing collectors, hunters, and conservationists a rare opportunity to own a truly unique piece of Wild Sheep Foundation history.

BID. WIN. CONSERVE. World Record Dall’s Ram 189 6/8” B&C Harry L. Swank 1961

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INTERNATIONAL HUNTS

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3-DAY BALKAN CHAMOIS HUNT FOR 2027 <1ICLUB DONOR: Wild Instinct Hungary Value: $11,990 D2

10-DAY MULTIPLE SPECIES COMBINATION HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER & 1 NON-HUNTER DONOR: Cazatur-Spain Value: $12,000 D3

3-DAY MOUFLON HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER & 1 NON-HUNTER DONOR: SpainSafaris Value: $10,150 D4

8-DAY (4-DAYS/HUNTER) SOUTHEASTERN IBEX & IBERIAN RED DEER OR FALLOW DEER FOR 2 HUNTERS DONOR: SMC Spain Hunting Ibex The Conklin Foundation Value: $23,200 D5

4-DAY IBERIAN ROE DEER HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS & 2 NON-HUNTERS DONOR: Iberian Hunters Value: $15,540 D6

5-DAY SPANISH BIG GAME HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS & 2 NON-HUNTERS DONOR: The Iberian Hunting Experience Value: $12,700 D7

7-DAY FREERANGE ALTAI IBEX IN MONGOLIA FOR 1 HUNTER DONOR: Caprinae Safaris of Turkey Value: $19,500 D8

5-DAY HYBRID KRI-KRI IBEX HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 NONHUNTER: MACEDONIA DONOR: Safari International Macedonia VALUE: $15,000 D9

5-DAY EUROPEAN MOUFLON SHEEP HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS DONOR: Safari International Macedonia VALUE: $19,300 D10

5-DAY EUROPEAN BROWN BEAR HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 NON-HUNTER: BOSNIA DONOR: Safari International Macedonia VALUE: $27,000

MERCHANDISE E1

WSF 50TH ANNIVERSARY FLINT & FLAME CLEAVER DONOR: Flint & Flame, LLC Value: $500 | 100% FULLY DONATED E2

INSULATED STATIC V LUXE SL SLEEPING PAD DONOR: KLYMIT Value: $160 | 100% FULLY DONATED E2

SINGLE SHEEP HEAD CHANDELIER DONOR: WYO Backcountry Decor Value: $4,500 E4

DALL SHEEP HORN VASE DONOR: WYO Backcountry Decor Value: $1,000 E5

KNITTED REX BLANKET DONOR: Alaska Fur Gallery Value: $3,000 E6

LYNX VEST W/FOX DONOR: Alaska Fur Gallery Value: $4,800 E7

THE GLAMPING EXPERIENCE — HARD TOP LUX WAGON DONOR: Conestoga Wagon Company Value: $95,000 E8

KNITTED RABBIT VEST W/FINN RACCOON DONOR: Alaska Fur Gallery Value: $900 E9

CASHMERE CAPE W/MINK COLLAR DONOR: Alaska Fur Gallery Value: $2,200 E10

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TROPHY CLEANING FOR HOME OR OFFICE DONOR: Old Wolf Taxidermy Cleaning & Repair Value: $5,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED

MERCHANDISE CONT.

TROPHY ROOM CLEANING & RESTORATION PACKAGE DONOR: Headhunter Trophy Care LLC Value: $4,250 | 100% FULLY DONATED F2

CUSTOM COLOR PACK HORSE PACKAGE DONOR: Custom Pack Rigging Ltd. Value: $2,250 | 100% FULLY DONATED

THE TACTICAL T-4-16-HD CUSTOM SERIES DONOR: TACTICAL HEARING Value: $4,000 F4

CUSTOM NA WILD SHEEP REPLICA DONOR: WYO Backcountry Decor Value: $3,000

3-YEAR ELITE ZERO OUTFITTER FEES MEMBERSHIP DONOR: Diamond Outfitters / Zero Outfitter Fees | Value: $2,991 F5

REVERSIBLE SHEARED MINK & LAMBSKIN STROLLER DONOR: William Furs | Value: $5,000

DEMI-BUFF MINK SWING STROLLER DONOR: William Furs | Value: $5,000

NATURAL RANCH MINK & FOX STROLLER DONOR: William Furs | Value: $5,000

CRYSTAL FOX SECTIONED JACKET DONOR: William Furs| Value: $5,000

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FULL-LENGTH SHEARED NUTRIA COAT DONOR: William Furs | Value: $4,000

N. AMERICAN HUNTS F11

5-DAY ARIZONA COUES DEER HUNT FOR 4 HUNTERS: ARIZONA DONOR: Diamond Outfitters Value: $45,000 F12

MEXICAN FIGHTING BULL & EXOTIC SAFARI: MEXICO DONOR: El Milagro Ranch Value: $15,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED

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12-DAY SPRING KODIAK ISLAND BROWN BEAR HUNT: ALASKA DONOR: Rohrer Bear Camp Value: $40,000 G2

10-DAY SPRING GRIZZLY BEAR & WOLF HUNT: ALASKA DONOR: Midnight Sun Safaris Value: $28,000 G3

5-DAY/4-NIGHT BLACK BEAR AND SHRIMP EXPEDITION: PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND DONOR: Enchantress Expeditions Value: $30,000 G4

10-DAY COASTAL BROWN BEAR HUNT: ALASKA DONOR: Bushwhack Alaska Value: $32,500 G5

5-DAY BLACK BEAR HUNT: ONTARIO DONOR: Kap River Outfitters Value: $5,000 G6

10-DAY FALL MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT: BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Kildala Adventures, Ltd. Value: $25,000 G7

7-DAY ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK HUNT: BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Mountain Rain Adventures Value: $15,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED G8

ALASKA YUKON MOOSE BACKPACK HUNT: NORTHWEST TERRITORIES DONOR: Nahanni Butte Outfitters Value: $36,000 G9

ELK HUNT WITH A MISSION - 370”+ BULL ELK HUNT: NEW MEXICO DONOR: Four Daughters Ranch Value: $50,000 G10

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G11

5-DAY COUES DEER HUNT: ARIZONA DONOR: Let’er Rip Outfitter & Guide Service | Value: $6,000 G11

5-DAY TIMBERWOLF HUNT: ONTARIO DONOR: Kap River Outfitters Value: $6,000

NORTH AMERICAN HUNTS CONT.

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3-DAY/2-NIGHTS AMERICAN ALLIGATOR HUNT: FLORIDA DONOR: God’s Country Outfitters Value: $10,100 | 100% FULLY DONATED H2

7-DAY SITKA BLACKTAIL DEER AND SEA DUCK HUNT: KODIAK ISLAND DONOR: Enchantress Expeditions Value: $30,000 H3

10-DAY LA PALMOSA DESERT SHEEP HUNT: MEXICO DONOR: La Palmosa - Hunting Outfitter Value: $80,000 H4

10-DAY ALASKA-YUKON MOOSE HUNT: ALASKA DONOR: Freelance Outdoor Adventures Value: $50,000 H5

13-DAY STONE’S SHEEP HUNT: BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Scoop Lake Outfitters Value: $110,000 H6

12-DAY DALL’S SHEEP, WOLF & WOLVERINE HUNT: NORTH WEST TERRITORY DONOR: Gana River Outfitters Ltd. Value: $65,000 H7

5-DAY ARIZONA MOUNTAIN LION HUNT WITH HOUNDS: ARIZONA DONOR: Diamond Outfitters Value: $9,000 H8

6-DAY MOUNTAIN LION HUNT: ARIZONA DONOR: Dieringer Outfitters, LLC Value: $8,500 H9

3-DAY WHITETAIL DEER HUNT: KENTUCKY DONOR: Jeff Lindgren and Kevin Rinke Value: $8,500 H10

7-DAY ARIZONA ARCHERY MULE DEER HUNT: ARIZONA DONOR: Big Chino Outfitters Value: $12,500

5-DAY MULE DEER, WHITETAIL, WOLF AND COYOTE HUNT: ALBERTA DONOR: Garrett Bros Outfitters Value: $14,000 I2

6-DAY BLACK BEAR HUNT & FISHING TRIP: BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Mountain Spirit Outfitters Value: $10,450 I3 I3

5-DAY COLUMBIA BLACKTAIL DEER & COASTAL BLACK BEAR HUNT: OREGON DONOR: Spoon Creek Outfitters Value: $10,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED I4

10 - DAY DALL’S SHEEP/ ARCTIC GRIZZLY/BARREN GROUND/ CARIBOU HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER IN ALASKA’S ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE DONOR: Alaska Outfitters Unlimited VALUE: $45,000 I5

3-DAY TROPHY BISON HUNT: CALIFORNIA DONOR: Conservation Game Management Value: $26,000 I6 I5

4-DAY MULE DEER HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS DONOR: Shoshone Lodge Outfitters & Trails West Outfitters Value: $12,000 I7

4-DAY HUNT FOR 2 AXIS, 2 PIG (with knife & dog) AND 2 DAYS OF OCEAN FISHING IN HAWAII DONOR: Conservation Game Management Value: $20,000 I8

10-DAY ELK HUNT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA DONOR: Horseshoe Creek Outfitters, Ltd. Value: $32,000 I9

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5-DAY IN THE RUT ELK HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER: IDAHO DONOR: Shepp Ranch VALUE: $15,000 | 100% FULLY DONATED I 10

4-DAY COUES DEER HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER: MEXICO DONOR: Alcampo Hunting Adventures VALUE: $8,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED

TAXIDERMY

LIFE-SIZE FNAWS - (4) WILD SHEEP W/HABITAT DONOR: Cedar Mountain Taxidermy, LLC Value: $37,440 J2

LIFE-SIZE WILD SHEEP MOUNT WITH HABITAT AND BASE: WYOMING DONOR: Deer Creek Wildlife Value: $11,100 J3

LIFESIZE SHEEP TAXIDERMY W/HABITAT BASE DONOR: Zimmerman Wildlife LLC Value: $9,800 J4

SHOULDER MOUNT PEDESTAL FOR 2027 <1CLUB DONOR: Prairie Mountain Wildlife Studios /Brush Country Studios Value: $4,800 | 100% FULLY DONATED J5

LIFE-SIZE NORTH AMERICAN SHEEP MOUNT DONOR: The Wildlife Gallery Value: $6,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED

TRIPS K1

EXCLUSIVE 4-DAY/3-NIGHT ADVENTURE AT LA PALMOSA FOR SIX: CUARTO CIÉNEGAS, MEXICO DONOR: La Palmosa Value: $14,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED K2

EXCLUSIVE 5-DAY/5-NIGHT “BIG 5” PHOTO SAFARI: SOUTH AFRICA DONOR: Matthew Greeff Safaris Value: $7,700 K3

2-DAY ARAPAIMA FISHING & TROPHY ALLIGATOR HUNTING FOR ONE: FLORIDA DONOR: Bienvenue Outdoors VALUE: $6,500 | 100% FULLY DONATED

5-DAY/4-NIGHT GLACIER TOUR: PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND DONOR: Enchantress Expeditions Value: $30,000

PERMITS ALASKA AFOGNAK BROWN BEAR GOVERNOR’S PERMIT Alaska Outdoor Council

ALASKA CHUGACH DALL’S SHEEP CONSERVATION PERMIT Alaska Department of Fish & Game Alaska WSF

ALBERTA MINISTERS SPECIAL BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Alberta Professional Outfitters

BLACKFEET NATION MOOSE CONSERVATION PERMIT Blackfeet Nation

BLACKFEET NATION MULE DEER CONSERVATION PERMIT Blackfeet Nation

BLACKFEET NATION PRONGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Blackfeet Nation

COLORADO BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Colorado Division of Wildlife & Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF WARM SPRINGS CA BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

IDAHO BIGHORN SHEEP CONSERVATION PERMIT (HELLS CANYON) Idaho Department of Fish and Game

MONTANA BIGHORN SHEEP CONSERVATION PERMIT Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

MONTANA ROCKY MTN GOAT CONSERVATION PERMIT Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance

NAVAJO NATIONS DESERT BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT (2 FOR 2027) Navajo Department of Fish & Wildlife

NEBRASKA BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Nebraska Game & Parks Commission Iowa FNAWS

NEVADA NELSON DESERT BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Nevada Dept of Wildlife Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn

MONGOLIA ALTAI ARGALI CONSERVATION PERMIT Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Mongolian Wildlife Association Mongolian Outfitters Consortium

OREGON BIGHORN SHEEP CONSERVATION PERMIT Oregon Depart of Fish & Wildlife

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT PERMIT Xeni-Gwentin Nation of British Columbia

TAOS PUEBLO BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Taos Ecology Programs Division

TEXAS DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

UTAH CA BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Utah Division of Wildlife Utah Wild Sheep Foundation

WASHINGTON CA BIGHORN CONSERVATION PERMIT Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife