Sheep First: The Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Ethos || HCP || Ep. 165

About this episode

Mike Smith discusses the efforts of the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta to protect wild sheep and enhance their habitat.

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. Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Guest: Mike Smith

Topics covered

• wild sheep conservation
• habitat enhancement
• disease management
• predator dynamics
• sheep hunting
• education and outreach

Keywords

• wild sheep
• Alberta
• habitat enhancement
• disease management
• predator dynamics
• sheep hunting
• Bighorn Banquet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta

Places: Alberta, Grotto Mountain, Sheep River

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