MONTANA WSF PROJECTS
We are dedicated to wild sheep research, education and conservation. We focus on youth education, to teach the responsibility of conservation and education to keep wild sheep on the mountain.
In the last 10 years, we have spent nearly $250k on wild sheep research, conservation and education.
Removal of chronic Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae carrier ewes eliminates pneumonia in a bighorn sheep populationmontanawsf2020-06-08T22:44:53+00:00
A Fertility Based Soil Restoration Approach to Managing “Cheatgrass” and other Annual Invasive Grassesmontanawsf2020-04-21T16:36:46+00:00
Wisherd-Blackfoot Canyon: Proposed Conservation Easement on 297-acres of Bonner Bighorn Sheep Habitat along Highway 200montanawsf2017-10-09T20:03:56+00:00
Why our members joined . . .
As a rancher, I am a natural conservationist. Being a good steward of our land and resources has taught me a lot about issues I never really considered as a “townie.” My husband, also a member & 4th generation Gallatin Valley rancher, has graciously taught me about our responsibilities as landowners and citizens.
Donna L Morgan, Montana WSF Life Member since 2005I drew a ram permit in unit 680 in 2001, so it is my way to thank the Montana Chapter for putting sheep on the mountain (i.e., Missouri Breaks!)
Rich McDrew, Montana WSF Life Member since 2000I like knowing I am helping to fund research and to put & keep sheep on the mountains.
Patrick Byrne, Montana WSF Member since 2010; Life Member since 2014Where your money goes
2021/2022 Fiscal Year
- Wild Sheep Foundation Fraternity of Desert Bighorn Water Project – $5,000
- Wild Sheep Foundation Chapter & Affiliates Summit Sponsorship – $1,000
- Montana Conservation Director at Wild Sheep Foundation (Kurt Alt) – $20,000
- Wild Sheep Foundation >1 Club Sponsor $1,000
- Highland Mountains Bighorn Sheep Project – $20,000
- Congressional Sportsman Foundation $1,000
- National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucus $5,000
- One Montana (Master Hunter program) $1,000
- 2022 Youth Expo Sponsor at Teller Refuge $2500
2020/2021 Fiscal Year
- GIA-1 $36,000 Lotek collars for MT FWP Little Belt Mountains Transplant
- GIA-2 $25,000 Contribution to Whiskey Ridge acquisition and easement in Central Montana
- GIA-3 $16,000 Contribution to Forest Service West Fork Montana burn project
- GIA-4 $1,000 Sponsor Congressional Sportsman Foundation
- GIA-5 $1,000 Missoula County Weed prevention district
- GIA-6 $1,000 Montana Biocontrol Weed coordination project
- GIA-7 $1,000 One Montana Master Hunt Program
- GIA-8 $20,000 MT Conservation Director at Wild Sheep Foundation (Kurt Alt)
Total 2020/21 Projects Funded: $101,000
2018/19
- US Forest Service Petty Creek controlled Burn project ($2,500)
- Sportsmens Alliance Donation ($2,000)
- Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Painted Rocks Sheep tracking project ($8,320)
- Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks West Fork Collars ($3,000)
- Mt Chapter Wildlife Society ($1,000)
- Wildlife and Transportation Summit ($500)
- Timmer Book sponsor Stoneydale Press ($1,000)
- Congressional Sportsmen Foundation sponsor ($750)
- FWP Collars freight ($200)
- Teller Refuge Youth camps ($4,000)
- Missoula Weed District Youth program ($1,000)
- Missoula Biological Weed Control project ($1,000)
- Sportsmans Caucus Sponsor ($250)
- Wild Sheep Foundation Symposium sponsor ($1,000)
- Montana State Parks Wild horse project ($2,250)
- Alpine Artistry World Record sheep display sponsor ($1,000)
TOTAL 2018/19FY Projects Funded: $29,770
2017
- Youth Donation (Teller) ($4,000)
- MT Biocontrol Project ($1,000)
- Petty Creek Burn Project ($2,000)
- Tom Besser / Manlove Disease Research ($5,000)
- Rebecca Mowry / Painted Rocks Collaring ($2,000)
TOTAL 2017 Projects Funded: $14,000
2016
- Bitterrot Goat Fencing Project ($605)
- Boon & Crocket Adventure Camps ($1,350)
- Missoula Weed District Education ($1,000)
- Montana Trappers Association ($2,500)
- Wild Sheep Foundation Floor credits ($2,500)
- Wild Sheep Foundation Summit ($1,000)
- Rock Creek Traffic Counter Electric Sign ($2,000)
- Sportsmen Alliance Benefactor ($2,000)
- Wild Sheep Foundation Floor credits ($2,500)
- Teller Youth Expo Event ($4,000)
- Montana Biological Weed Control ($1,000)
- Kurt Alt Wild Sheep Foundation Support ($20,000)
- Wild Sheep Chapter/Affiliates Conference ($2,000)
- Teller Youth Programs ($1,000)
TOTAL 2016 Projects Funded: $43,455
2015
- Forest Service Cutoff & Priscilla Peak Prescriptive Burns ($9,748)
- MSU Genetic Research Pilot Study ($20,000)
- Anaconda Property Acquisition into Garrity WMA
- Boone & Crocket Youth Camp ($4,140)
- Jack Creek Youth Camps ($1,000)
- Wisherd-Blackfoot Canyon Conservation Easement ($25,000)
- South Dakota Chronic Shedders Research Study (3 years – $5,000 each year)
- US Sportsman’s Alliance Funding Request ($2,000)
- Wild Sheep Foundation – Montana Specific Projects Funding Request ($12,000)
- MOGA Conservation Day Sponsorship ($2,000)
- NWF Domestic Sheep Buyouts in Tendoy’s ($5,000)
- Highlands Herd Radio Collar Tracking by MSU Intern ($2,800)
TOTAL 2015 Projects Funded: $88,688
2014
Project information is pending.
TOTAL 2014 Projects Funded: $TBA
2013
- Garfield County Sheep Introduction Study w/Nat Wildlife Federation ($5,000)
- US Sportsmen’s Alliance ($1,000)
TOTAL 2013 Projects Funded (through April): $6,000
2012
- 18′ Sheep Transport trailer for FWP ($19,340)
- 2012 Transplant sheep collars ($1,413)
- Sponsorhip for 2012 Chapter/Affiliate Summit Lewiston, Idaho ($500)
- US Sportsmen’s Alliance ($1,000)
- National Wild Sheep Foundation Donation ($1,000)
- Washington State University Sheep Disease Research Program ($5,000+)
- Greater Yellowstone Project 10 sheep collars($3,244)
- Skalkaho habitat improvement project w/USFS ($6,000)
- National Wild Sheep Foundation Floor Credit Donation ($2,500)
TOTAL 2012 Projects Funded: $39,997
2011
- Washington State University disease research ($5,000)
- 5 Sheep Collars (VHF & GPS) for Greater Yellowstone area research ($10,500)
- Proposed Lewis & Clark Caverns transplant sheep collars ($1,400)
- Wolf Delisting efforts ($1,200)
- Sportsmen’s Alliance Annual Funding ($1,000)
- Convert domestic sheep operations to cattle operation ($50,000+)
TOTAL 2011 Project Funded: $69,000+
2010
- Wild sheep informational signs at Plains, Montana ($3,000)
- Region 4 Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Infrared Cameras ($1,300)
- Petty Creek week control project ($6,922)
- Wild Sheep Foundation Convention support ($1,000)
- Sula, Montana wild sheep informational signs ($1,750)
- Donation to Wild Sheep Foundation ($1,000)
- US Sportsmen’s Alliance support ($1,000)
- Pryor Mountains Mahogany Nutritional Study ($1,948)
TOTAL 2010 Projects Funded: $17,920
2009
- US Sportsmens Alliance annual donation ($1,700)
- Contract to write Montana Wild Sheep Management Strategy ($1,400)
- WSU sheep disease research funding ($6,000)
- Demijohn water catchment rehabilitation ($2,258)
- Coffee Face weed control project ($2,994)
- Leading Edge Aviation sheep transplant costs ($24,000)
- Region 3 Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks sheep surveys ($2,540)
- Greater Yellowstone sheep & goat habitat study ($5,000)
- Domestic sheep removal ($500)
- Highland lamb survival monitoring ($900)
- Region 4 Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Law Enforcement ($1,080)
- Phase I of Petty Creek weed control project ($78)
TOTAL 2009 Projects Funded: $48,450
2008
- Montana Game Wardens Association national convention in Great Falls, Montana ($1,000)
- Collars for Highland sheep transplant ($1,479)
- Contract to write Montana Wild Sheep Management Strategy ($6,100)
- Legal fees for brief on non wildlife friendly fences ($807)
- US Sportsmens Alliance annual donation ($1,000)
- Helicopter costs for transplant of wild sheep ($67,600)*
- Sponsor Shrub Symposium at Montana State University ($500)
- Anaconda versus Tendoy sheep habitat study ($3,000)
- Jamison purchase of 290 acres of sheep habitat near Anaconda, Montana ($10,000)*
- Hodges purchase of 58 acres of sheep habitat near Plains, Montana ($15,000)*
- Moore Property purchase of 30 acres west of Anaconda, Montana ($10,000)
TOTAL 2008 Projects Funded: $116,485
*2008 Chapter funding leveraged over $1,000,000 of additional funds from the State of Montana, the Wild Sheep Foundation, and other FNAWS chapters to enhance wild sheep populations.
If you would like to learn about years not listed, please contact us at: info@montanawsf.org
