Wild Sheep Foundation Convention Returns to Reno, Nevada Jan. 31-Feb. 2
OutdoorHub 01.21.13
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Convention and Sporting Expo, The Sheep Show, returns to Reno and will be at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino January 31-February 2, 2013.
WSF is the largest conservation and mountain hunting convention and features hundreds of exhibitors, entertainers and educational events, as well as silent auctions, and nightly banquets and live auctions featuring more than $5 million in hunts, trips, art, firearms, equipment and more special conservation permits than any other convention or wildlife show.
With the support of auction bidders, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and donors, the WSF expects to raise more than $5 million in gross revenue to help wild sheep and other wildlife across North America and around the globe. For a complete listing of the special sheep and other permits offered, visithttp://www.wildsheepfoundation.org.
Currently, the WSF is working on a project with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) to deploy up to 26 GPS bighorn sheep radio-collars this month. Continuing a seven-year, $587,000 project launched last January, IDFG, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have collaborated to collect critical data on bighorn sheep numbers, including seasonal distribution/habitat use and offspring and health statistics. Visit http://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/Page.php/News/234/1357020000-1359698399.
The WSF has contributed more than $70,000 to this multi-state, collaborative project, and has raised and distributed more than $85 million for wild sheep conservation projects in North America and around the world.
The three-day convention and expo is open to the public, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb.2 at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino. Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Daily admission is $10 with $5 off with coupons available. Visit http://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/Page.php/cp/Convention%20Home for more information.
Celebrating the 2013 event, the WSF has again partnered with MidwayUSA, the Official Sponsor of the convention. For more information, visit http://www.midwayusa.com.
The Second Annual Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE), a program established with a donation by MidwayUSA’s Potterfield family, will be held Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 to provide an opportunity for nearly 600 elementary, middle and high school students from the Reno-Sparks area to learn about conservation, wildlife and ethical hunting practices. http://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/Page.php/cp/YWCE
For a full schedule of events or to join as a member with the WSF and the conservation and education programs, please visit http://www.wildsheepfoundation.org, contact 800-OK-FNAWS (800-653-6297), email info(at)wildsheepfoundation(at)org or visit Facebook.com/WildSheepFoundation.
