In this episode, Mike Smith, President of the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta, breaks down the state of wild sheep in Alberta and what the Foundation is doing to protect them. The guys dig into the Foundation’s latest on the ground projects including innovative mechanical habitat enhancement is opening critical winter ranges like Grotto Mountain and Sheep River. Mike also provides and overview of their disease management efforts and how collaring supports early detection, predator dynamics, especially cougars and wolves and their link to habitat quality, the launch of a mobile education trailer bringing sheep science and history to hunters, biologists, and the public, sheep hunting opportunities in the province and the success of the annual Bighorn Banquet. At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: healthy habitat, informed management, and balanced predator pressure are essential for Alberta’s world class sheep herds to thrive for generations. Whether you’re a hunter, conservationist, or wildlife enthusiast, this episode offers a clear look at the bold, practical work shaping the future of wild sheep in Alberta and how you can support it.

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