National Bighorn Sheep Center

Climb Like a Bighorn
2019-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 5150′ Rock Gym, 408 N. Beverly St., Caspery, WY, 82609, United States
All Casper-Area youth and WY Wild Sheep Foundation members, please join us and our partners with the Wild Sheep Foundation (Dr. Ryan Brock) for a brand-new event at the 5150′ Rock Gym in Casper, WY!
Climbing is FREE to youth participants, and great prizes will be awarded to all youth participants who attend the climbing day and evening banquet for the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation (Saturday, June 1).
More information about prizes and climbing to come soon!

Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation’s Annual Convention, Ramkota Inn, Casper, WY
2019-05-31 08:00 - 2019-06-01 17:00 | Ramkota Inn, 800 North Poplar, Casper, WY, 82601, United States
Join our long-time partner, the WY Wild Sheep Foundation for their annual convention and fundraising event. Special events include educational programs and activities for youth led by the National Bighorn Sheep Center and the Wild Sheep Foundation. You can register for the banquet here.
We will be hosting a brand-new “Climb Like a Bighorn” youth event this weekend! Please check it out and join us Saturday, June 1st from 1pm-4pm at the 5150′ Rock Gym in Casper! Prizes for all youth participants will be awarded at the evening banquet.

Wyoming Outdoor Weekend, Lander Community Center, Lander, WY
2019-05-17 09:00 - 2019-05-18 17:00 | Lander Events Center, 950 Buena Vista Drive, Lander, WY, 82520, United States
This free event celebrates different ways to get outside and have fun and is hosted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. NBSC will have a booth focused on family-fun activities about bighorn sheep and their habitat.

Wyoming Outdoors Expo, Casper Events Center, Casper, WY
2019-05-09 09:00 - 2019-05-11 15:00 | Casper Events Center, #1 Events Drive, Casper, WY, 82602, United States

Whiskey Basin Collaborative Meeting
2019-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Headwaters Arts and Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St, Dubois, WY, 82513, United States
Please join us and our partners from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation for the third of a series of public meetings focused on our local herd with a goal towards a collaborative approach to the challenges this herd faces. These meetings are open to the public. You can learn more about this effort on our website.

Let’s Go Sheep Hunting! Presentation by Tory Taylor at the National Bighorn Sheep Center
2019-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
Join former outfitter and author Tory Taylor as he illustrates through slides and stories a bighorn sheep hunt in the Wind River Mountains and hear about the many adventures and misadventures of the hunt.
Join former outfitter and author Tory Taylor as he illustrates through slides and stories a bighorn sheep hunt in the Wind River Mountains and hear about the many adventures and misadventures of the hunt.
This presentation is for hunters as well as non-hunters who have never had the opportunity to sojourn into the high alpine in search of game and experience the beauty of wild places and wild sheep up close.
The evening will close with a surprise that Tory has prepared.
Admission is Free! Bring the Kids!

Whiskey Basin Collaborative Meeting and "Sheep Summit" Meeting
2019-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Headwaters Arts and Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St, Dubois, WY, 82513, United States
Please join us and our partners from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation for the second of a series of public meetings focused on our local herd with a goal towards a collaborative approach to the challenges this herd faces. This meeting will also include a panel of outside biologists and experts who will be working together in an all-day summit. These meetings are open to the public. You can learn more about this effort on our website.

Annual Meeting
2019-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Headwaters Arts and Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St, Dubois, WY, 82513, United States
Join members to enjoy a potluck dinner, learn about our education outreach and hear local bighorn herd updates. Whiskey Mountain bighorn sheep herd updates will be provided by Lander Regional Biologist Greg Anderson of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Greg will also provide an introduction to the lamb mortality study and research which will occur this summer. Main course provided, please rsvp in advance with the side dish or dessert you plan to share. Suggested $15 donation per person if not bringing a dish to share.

Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE) at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo
2019-02-14 - 2019-02-17 | Salt Palace Convention Center • Salt Lake City, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
Partnering with the Wild Sheep Foundation, our education team will be providing outreach to thousands of youth and families during the annual Western Hunting and Conservation Expo. If you are in Salt Lake City, be sure to stop by the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience area at the show.

Whiskey Basin Collaborative Meeting
2019-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Headwaters Arts and Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St, Dubois, WY, 82513, United States
Please join us and our partners from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation for the first of a series of public meetings focused on our local herd with a goal towards a collaborative approach to the challenges this herd faces. These meetings are open to the public. You can learn more about this effort on our website.

Youth Conservation Wildlife Experience (YWCE) at the Wild Sheep Show!
2019-02-07 - 2019-02-09
Alongside our partners with the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and Wild Sheep Foundation, our education team will be providing outreach to thousands of youth and families during the annual Wild Sheep Show. If you are in Reno, be sure to stop by the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience area at the show.

Youth Essay Contest!
2019-01-31 08:00 - 2019-03-08 17:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST!
FOR YOUTH AGES 9-18 YEARS OLD

The Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and the National Bighorn Sheep Center are co-sponsoring an essay contest for young Wyoming resident hunters and wildlife enthusiasts.
All essays will be reviewed and evaluated by a joint committee consisting of Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and National Bighorn Sheep Center representatives.
Three prizes are available:
The overall first-prize winner will have their choice of either a Lifetime Wyoming game bird, fishing and small game license with conservation stamp ($681.50 value, to be eligible for this license the youth MUST be between ages 10-18 and have resided in Wyoming for 10 years or more OR youth can be 9 years old and wait until 10th birthday to receive license), OR the choice of a lifetime membership to the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation ($500 value). The overall second place-winner will receive the remaining of these two prizes. A special prize for the winning essay from youth between 9-12 years old will be a week’s attendance at the upcoming “Camp Bighorn” youth camp at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, Wyoming July 7-11, 2019 ($500 value, for 9-12 year old participants only).
Essay Requirements:
1. Theme: In your own words, please answer the following questions: “What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and why is wildlife conservation important to you?”. Participants are encouraged to research this topic, but all essays will be reviewed for plagiarism (No copying/pasting of information! Essays containing plagiarism will be automatically disqualified).
2. Length: One page only with a minimum of 250 words, maximum of 500 words.
3. Essays must be typed with a separate cover page containing the youth’s name, address, phone number and date of birth, as well as the signature from a parent/guardian granting permission for WY WSF and NBSC to share the essay in part or in whole online, in print and other uses. Please do NOT include names or personal information in the essay document itself.
4. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 8th by 5pm.
5. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1, 2019 in a message from the National Bighorn Sheep Center and Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation.
6. All entries must be sent to the National Bighorn Sheep Center at info@bighorn.org, or mailed to PO Box 1435, Dubois, WY 82513.
7. In order for the contest to take place, a minimum of ten entries must be received by the entry deadline.
For more information:
Contact 307-455-3429 or email info@bighorn.org to learn more.

Youth Essay Contest Winners Announced!
2019-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Look for an announcement coming out TODAY, Monday, April 1, 2019, for all the winners in our youth essay contest! Thank you for participating.

YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST!
FOR YOUTH AGES 9-18 YEARS OLD
The Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and the National Bighorn Sheep Center are co-sponsoring an essay contest for young Wyoming resident hunters and wildlife enthusiasts.
All essays will be reviewed and evaluated by a joint committee consisting of Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and National Bighorn Sheep Center representatives.
Three prizes are available:
The overall first-prize winner will have their choice of either a Lifetime Wyoming game bird, fishing and small game license with conservation stamp ($681.50 value, to be eligible for this license the youth MUST be between ages 10-18 and have resided in Wyoming for 10 years or more OR youth can be 9 years old and wait until 10th birthday to receive license), OR the choice of a lifetime membership to the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation ($500 value). The overall second place-winner will receive the remaining of these two prizes. A special prize for the winning essay from youth between 9-12 years old will be a week’s attendance at the upcoming “Camp Bighorn” youth camp at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, Wyoming July 7-11, 2019 ($500 value, for 9-12 year old participants only).
Essay Requirements:
1. Theme: In your own words, please answer the following questions: “What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and why is wildlife conservation important to you?”. Participants are encouraged to research this topic, but all essays will be reviewed for plagiarism (No copying/pasting of information! Essays containing plagiarism will be automatically disqualified).
2. Length: One page only with a minimum of 250 words, maximum of 500 words.
3. Essays must be typed with a separate cover page containing the youth’s name, address, phone number and date of birth, as well as the signature from a parent/guardian granting permission for WY WSF and NBSC to share the essay in part or in whole online, in print and other uses. Please do NOT include names or personal information in the essay document itself.
4. Deadline for entries is Thursday, February 28, 2019 by 5pm.
5. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1, 2019 in a message from the National Bighorn Sheep Center and Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation.
6. All entries must be sent to the National Bighorn Sheep Center at info@bighorn.org, or mailed to PO Box 1435, Dubois, WY 82513.
7. In order for the contest to take place, a minimum of ten entries must be received by the entry deadline.
For more information:
Contact 307-455-3429 or email info@bighorn.org to learn more.

Big Game Harvest Potluck Feast
2018-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
Join your neighbors and friends to share the fruits of your autumn harvests at this potluck feast. Bring your favorite big or small game dish, autumn harvest dishes (veggies!) and drinks to share. A short film will be shown after the feasting.
Free and open to the public.
Please rsvp to sara@bighorn.org or call 307-455-3429.

Breakfast with Bighorns
2018-12-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-11-17 08:00 - 10:00
Join Center staff for a driving tour and short trek to a local bighorn sheep viewing area. A light breakfast will be provided. $15 donation per person.

Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale
2018-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
Come find some great Christmas gifts on sale, share in the merriment of the Holiday Season with free cookies and cider and enjoy FREE admission all day to the Center. Open 10am-4pm. Our neighbors and partners at the Dubois Museum will also be hosting their annual Open House, so come enjoy and support both attractions this holiday season.

Bighorn Bash Annual Fundraiser
2018-11-03 17:00 - 22:00
This is our largest single fundraising event of the year and the dinner is SOLD OUT as of October 17, 2018.
This is a one-of-a-kind night of fun-and-fund-raising, including fine dining, live and silent auctions, games and more!
You can still purchase Big Four and 25th Anniversary Raffle tickets online through this link.

Jackson Hole WILD Festival
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-06
WILD Festival takes place every fall in Jackson Hole. Join us as we celebrate the wonders of everyday science and nature, where all ages can explore our world and test the boundaries of discovery. The National Bighorn Sheep Center hosts a Bighorn Booth focused on activities, lessons, games and more exploring the life of bighorn sheep!
The weekend will include nighttime speakers and screenings of award-winning science and nature documentaries. It will also feature the 4th annual WILD Fest: Science Day on Saturday, October 6, including 30+ hands-on booths, workshops and presentations FREE for families.

Open House: Meet Your WY Game & Fish Commissioners & Department
2018-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
This is a great opportunity to get to know the people who lead your Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Moreover, the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and the National Bighorn Sheep Center will be hosting drawings for TWO free lifetime youth Wyoming game bird/small game, fishing license and conservation stamps ($861 value). Eligible recipients must have resided in Wyoming for 10 years and be 10-18 years of age. Drawing at 6:30pm. Must be present to win. Light appetizers will be provided.

New Sheep Trap Trek with Dubois Museum
2018-08-21 09:00 - 15:00
Hike to view an ancient Sheepeater Indian bighorn sheep trap in the Black Mountain Area in the Absaroka Mountain with guide Lynn Stewart. Fee $6 per person. Please register by calling 307-455-3429.

Welcome to the Camp: Open to the Public
2018-07-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, Dubois, 82513, United States
We welcome you to come learn about our future week-long programs at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, see the renovation work completed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and enjoy tasty appetizers by Connie Wood. A special demonstration by local artist and Member Tom Lucas will take place from 4pm-5pm.
Please RSVP to sara@bighorn.org or by calling 307-455-3429 to help us with attendee numbers and planning no later than July 15th please.

LAMBS Youth Education Day at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp
2018-07-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, Dubois, 82513, United States
Join the National Bighorn Sheep Center for a youth-oriented conservation education day with the LAMBS (Learning, Activities, Materials about Bighorn Sheep) Education Team. Activities will include bighorn biology and ecology 101, wildlife observations including tracking and sign, resource games and more. This is a youth-oriented event for youth ages 9 to 15.
All participants must pre-register through Central Wyoming College-Dubois office by calling 307-455-2625.

Bighorn Trek to Whiskey Mountain
2018-07-18 07:30 - 15:00 | Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, Dubois, 82513, United States
Join the National Bighorn Sheep Center for a trek to Whiskey Mountain. Along the way, we will be stopping for discoveries and discussions about bighorn sheep ecology, habitat and management. This trek is open to avid hikers, as the trail is uphill, and strenuous (approximately 9 miles round-trip), but an easy group pace will be set.
Open to adults and chaperoned-youth with hiking experience. All participants must pre-register through Central Wyoming College-Dubois office at 307-455-2625. All information including a packing list will be provided upon registration.

"Bighorn Camp" Planning Days
2018-07-14 10:00 - 2018-07-16 12:00
We have the opportunity to host future “Bighorn Camp” programs at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, and we will be using these three days as a preparation, planning and orientation “test run” of these future programs.
This camp will focus on place-based conservation education for youth, with programs focused on themes and experiences about bighorn sheep and the conservation of wildlife and wild lands.
More to come on future camp programs, and if you are interested in helping, please contact sara@bighorn.org.

July 4th Parade
2018-07-04 14:00 - 15:00
Be sure to wave at the bighorns driving our float truck celebrating our 25th Silver Anniversary!

25th Birthday Party!
2018-07-03 12:00 - 14:00
Free brats and fixings with an update about our organization. This year is our 25th Birthday and we’ll provide an update about our organization and its efforts serving our mission, and our vision moving ahead.

New Video Premier! "High & Mighty: Wyoming's Iconic Bighorn Sheep" with Producer Cole Sullivan
2018-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | National Bighorn Sheep Center, United States
Join us and our Video Producer, Cole Sullivan, as we showcase our new video highlighting our local Whiskey Mountain bighorn sheep herd and the biology, management and local community engagement with this herd. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Please join us! Free event.

Wildlife Stewardship Opportunity
2018-06-08 08:00 - 14:00
Volunteers are invited to help remove unused fencing hazardous to wildlife in this stewardship partner project. Please sign up by emailing Sara (sara@bighorn.org) or call 307-455-3429. This project will take place near BLM Ridge where unused wire fencing will be rolled and hauled out of the Whiskey Mountain Habitat Management Area.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation's Annual Convention
2018-06-02 10:00 - 18:30
Please join the Wild Sheep Foundation and the National Bighorn Sheep Center for special youth activities during the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation’s Annual Convention and Fundraiser on Saturday, June 2nd in Casper, WY. Youth activities will run from 10am-3pm and again from 5pm-6:30pm. Prizes and free goodies for all youth participants will be provided.
Highlights of the family-friendly and youth activities will include laser shot, hover archery, bighorn biology 101, a wildlife habitat resources game, survival bracelets, arrowhead necklaces, wildlife ID, and more. Prizes for all youth in attendance will be provided, and we encourage all youth to register for the banquet later that evening.
Interested in volunteering to help at the youth event this year? Please contact Sara at the National Bighorn Sheep Center, 307-455-3429 or by email sara@bighorn.org.
