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2026
Q2 - June
Cover - Craig Cattel, Newberry Mountains, 166” / Age 10, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
RAMS: A Privilege With Pressure - Rick Parker, Life Member, p6
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Craig Cattell, p8
Future RWWS Installations Scheduled - p9
No Points, But I Drew It - Mark Langbehn, p10
Max Points, Max Reward - Todd Pavlik, Member, p11
Ram in a Million - Tom Willoughby, Member, p12
Thank You for an Incredible 2026 CA WSF Fundraiser! - Don Martin, p13
FY 25/26 Year In Review - p15
Election Slate - p16
Dream Hunt to Tajikistan for Bukharan Markhor and Bukhara Urial – November 2025, Mike Borel, Distinguished Life Member, p25
New Zealand Adventure - Vince Bloom, Distinguished Life Member, p27
Governmental Affairs Update, Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p29
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Update, Danielle Glass, p30
2026 Chapter and Affiliates Meeting - Brenton Scott, CA WSF Founding Life Member, p31
Death Averted - Tammy Scott, Life Member, p32
Society For The Conservation Of Bighorn Sheep - Steve Marschke, SCBS Board of Directors, p35
The Cady Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Tenth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone - Vernon C. Bleich, p37
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p40
Cover - Craig Cattel, Newberry Mountains, 166” / Age 10, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
RAMS: A Privilege With Pressure - Rick Parker, Life Member, p6
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Craig Cattell, p8
Future RWWS Installations Scheduled - p9
No Points, But I Drew It - Mark Langbehn, p10
Max Points, Max Reward - Todd Pavlik, Member, p11
Ram in a Million - Tom Willoughby, Member, p12
Thank You for an Incredible 2026 CA WSF Fundraiser! - Don Martin, p13
FY 25/26 Year In Review - p15
Election Slate - p16
Dream Hunt to Tajikistan for Bukharan Markhor and Bukhara Urial – November 2025, Mike Borel, Distinguished Life Member, p25
New Zealand Adventure - Vince Bloom, Distinguished Life Member, p27
Governmental Affairs Update, Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p29
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Update, Danielle Glass, p30
2026 Chapter and Affiliates Meeting - Brenton Scott, CA WSF Founding Life Member, p31
Death Averted - Tammy Scott, Life Member, p32
Society For The Conservation Of Bighorn Sheep - Steve Marschke, SCBS Board of Directors, p35
The Cady Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Tenth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone - Vernon C. Bleich, p37
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p40
Q1 - March
Cover - Justin Fox, 184” San Gorgonios Ram, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
2026 CDFW Fundraising Permits. p6
My First Big Game Harvest. Jules Baisinger, p7
Annual Fundraiser –
For The Kids Too, Glen Pyne, p8
A Memory Thirty Years In The Making. Dvid Shadoan, p9
New People On The Team!, Mike Borel, p10
BC Moose Hunt, Eric Govan, p12
Spain Beceite Ibex Hunt, Eric Govan, p14
An Eye Opening Trip, Jim Fitzgerald w/ Lincoln Laughlin, p21
CA WSF Board Elections Coming Up In June – Nominees Sought, p22
How Hunting Makes Me A Better Businessman, Vince Bloom, p23
The Katie Martin Drinker In The Cady’s (update), John Ware & Mike Borel, p23
Six Day Slam, Darryl Williams, p24
Continued Galad Success: Sl82 Flat Top, Scott Gibson, p29
California Fish And Game Commission Meeting Update, p31
CDFW Update Region 6 Spring 2026, Danielle Glass, p32
Governmental Affairs Update, Don Priest, p35
The Southern Bristol Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Ninth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone, Vernon C. Bleich, p36
The Politics Of Conservation, p40
2026 CA WSF Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities!, p43
Cover - Justin Fox, 184” San Gorgonios Ram, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
2026 CDFW Fundraising Permits. p6
My First Big Game Harvest. Jules Baisinger, p7
Annual Fundraiser –
For The Kids Too, Glen Pyne, p8
A Memory Thirty Years In The Making. Dvid Shadoan, p9
New People On The Team!, Mike Borel, p10
BC Moose Hunt, Eric Govan, p12
Spain Beceite Ibex Hunt, Eric Govan, p14
An Eye Opening Trip, Jim Fitzgerald w/ Lincoln Laughlin, p21
CA WSF Board Elections Coming Up In June – Nominees Sought, p22
How Hunting Makes Me A Better Businessman, Vince Bloom, p23
The Katie Martin Drinker In The Cady’s (update), John Ware & Mike Borel, p23
Six Day Slam, Darryl Williams, p24
Continued Galad Success: Sl82 Flat Top, Scott Gibson, p29
California Fish And Game Commission Meeting Update, p31
CDFW Update Region 6 Spring 2026, Danielle Glass, p32
Governmental Affairs Update, Don Priest, p35
The Southern Bristol Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Ninth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone, Vernon C. Bleich, p36
The Politics Of Conservation, p40
2026 CA WSF Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities!, p43
2025
Q4 - December
Cover - Cody Darling, Whites, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
California Dreamin’ - Cody Darling, p6
What A Journey, What A Hunter - Rick Gollum, p14
Waiting On The Bull - Susan Fitzgerald, p15
What A Croc! Zambia Hunt - John Ware, p17
Where The Northern Lights Are South - A True Arctic Adventure - Peggy Barnett Lee, p19
Mountain Goats, Brown Bears And Meat Care - Craig Van Arsdale, p20
Two Members Reach Milestone - Editor, p22
Current Status Of California Desert Bighorn - Rick Ianniello, p23
Water Development In The Desert - Steve Marschke and Debbie Miller Marschke, p24
An Historical Account Of Opening California’s 8th Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The White Mountains - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p26
GALAD – State Lands Installation Success – Confirmed - Scott Gibson, p29
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p30
California’s AB 1127: A Backdoor Striker-Fired Handgun Ban - Tammy Scott, p33
Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? California Bill Carries Potential Consequences For Dog Breeders, Owners - Tammy Scott, p34
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Cover - Cody Darling, Whites, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
California Dreamin’ - Cody Darling, p6
What A Journey, What A Hunter - Rick Gollum, p14
Waiting On The Bull - Susan Fitzgerald, p15
What A Croc! Zambia Hunt - John Ware, p17
Where The Northern Lights Are South - A True Arctic Adventure - Peggy Barnett Lee, p19
Mountain Goats, Brown Bears And Meat Care - Craig Van Arsdale, p20
Two Members Reach Milestone - Editor, p22
Current Status Of California Desert Bighorn - Rick Ianniello, p23
Water Development In The Desert - Steve Marschke and Debbie Miller Marschke, p24
An Historical Account Of Opening California’s 8th Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The White Mountains - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p26
GALAD – State Lands Installation Success – Confirmed - Scott Gibson, p29
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p30
California’s AB 1127: A Backdoor Striker-Fired Handgun Ban - Tammy Scott, p33
Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? California Bill Carries Potential Consequences For Dog Breeders, Owners - Tammy Scott, p34
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Q3 - September
Cover - Paul Kelly, 14+ Year Old Ram from Kelso/Old Dads, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From The Editor’s Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
Eagle Eye - Brad Lucich, p6
The “A” Team - David Coleman, p8
Steve Hornady’s California Desert Bighorn Hunt - World of Sports Afield Channel, p10
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Paul Kelly, p12
Claude Howard Polar Bear - Claude Howard, p13
The Newberry Crew Keeps Going And Going - Scott Gibson, p18
One Country, Two Chamois Species, Three Days - Part 2 - John Ware, p20
How To Hunt Sheep Every Year! - Vince Bloom, p23
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p26
Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Update - Danielle Glass, p27
Water Development In The Desert - Steve Marschke and Debbie Miller Marschke, p28
California’s Seventh Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The Sheep Hole Mountains (Part II) - Vernonc C. Bleich, PhD, p27
Two New Wildlife Crossings Proposed In The Morongo Basin - Scott Gibson, p34
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p35
Cover - Paul Kelly, 14+ Year Old Ram from Kelso/Old Dads, Sierra Crest Outfitters
From The Editor’s Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Jim Fitzgerald, p5
Eagle Eye - Brad Lucich, p6
The “A” Team - David Coleman, p8
Steve Hornady’s California Desert Bighorn Hunt - World of Sports Afield Channel, p10
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Paul Kelly, p12
Claude Howard Polar Bear - Claude Howard, p13
The Newberry Crew Keeps Going And Going - Scott Gibson, p18
One Country, Two Chamois Species, Three Days - Part 2 - John Ware, p20
How To Hunt Sheep Every Year! - Vince Bloom, p23
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p26
Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Update - Danielle Glass, p27
Water Development In The Desert - Steve Marschke and Debbie Miller Marschke, p28
California’s Seventh Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The Sheep Hole Mountains (Part II) - Vernonc C. Bleich, PhD, p27
Two New Wildlife Crossings Proposed In The Morongo Basin - Scott Gibson, p34
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p35
Q2 - June
Cover - Billy Silva, Newberry Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Patience, Perseverance, And The Perfect Shot! - Billy Silva, p6
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXVI - Mike J. Borel, p8
How Many Chances - Mike Smiefert, p9
Beyond The Hunt – A Girlfriend’s Journey On The Once-In-A-Lifetime Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Tami Douglas and Todd Roberts, p12
Annual Fundraising Dinner Update - Donald C. Martin & Ken Crother, p19
One Country, Two Chamois Species, Three Days (Part 1) - Beverly Valdez & John Ware, p27
Argentina Red Stag - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p30
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p31
Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Update - Danielle Glass, CDFW Environmental Scientist, p32
Future RWWS Installations Scheduled - Debbie Miller Marschke, Board of Directors, SCBS, p33
California’s Seventh Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The Sheep Hole Mountains (Part I) - Vernon C. Bleich, p34
Genetic Analysis Of 2024 Desert Bighorn Capture Samples In Southeastern California - Clint Epps, Rachel Crowhurst, Christina Aiello, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences - Oregon State University, p 38
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p40
Cover - Billy Silva, Newberry Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Patience, Perseverance, And The Perfect Shot! - Billy Silva, p6
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXVI - Mike J. Borel, p8
How Many Chances - Mike Smiefert, p9
Beyond The Hunt – A Girlfriend’s Journey On The Once-In-A-Lifetime Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Tami Douglas and Todd Roberts, p12
Annual Fundraising Dinner Update - Donald C. Martin & Ken Crother, p19
One Country, Two Chamois Species, Three Days (Part 1) - Beverly Valdez & John Ware, p27
Argentina Red Stag - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p30
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p31
Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Update - Danielle Glass, CDFW Environmental Scientist, p32
Future RWWS Installations Scheduled - Debbie Miller Marschke, Board of Directors, SCBS, p33
California’s Seventh Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone: The Sheep Hole Mountains (Part I) - Vernon C. Bleich, p34
Genetic Analysis Of 2024 Desert Bighorn Capture Samples In Southeastern California - Clint Epps, Rachel Crowhurst, Christina Aiello, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences - Oregon State University, p 38
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p40
Q1 - March
Cover - Jessica Haddox South Bristol Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
RAM DOWN! -Jessica Haddox, p6
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXV - Mike J. Borel, VP Operations , p8
Desert Bighorn Sheep December 30th 2024! - David Coleman, p9
Snail - Jason Bruce, p11
Canada Moose - Claude Howard, Life Member, p12
The Secret To My Successful Sheep Hunt - David Comer, p13
Photos From The Field - p15
Annual Fundraising Dinner Update - Don Martin and Ken Crother Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs, p19
Alaska Church 14C Mountain Goat - Vince Bloom, Distinguished Life Member, p20
“Aurora” First State Lands Wildlife Water System Completed - Debbie Miller Marschke, Board of Directors, SCBS, p22
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, Board Member, p24
R10 Fay Dee Water Haul And (3rd) Tank Installation - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member and SCBS Member, p26
The San Gorgonio Wilderness Hunt Zone: Brief History And Additional NotesOnCalifornia’sSixth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Unit - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p27
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p32
Cover - Jessica Haddox South Bristol Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
RAM DOWN! -Jessica Haddox, p6
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXV - Mike J. Borel, VP Operations , p8
Desert Bighorn Sheep December 30th 2024! - David Coleman, p9
Snail - Jason Bruce, p11
Canada Moose - Claude Howard, Life Member, p12
The Secret To My Successful Sheep Hunt - David Comer, p13
Photos From The Field - p15
Annual Fundraising Dinner Update - Don Martin and Ken Crother Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs, p19
Alaska Church 14C Mountain Goat - Vince Bloom, Distinguished Life Member, p20
“Aurora” First State Lands Wildlife Water System Completed - Debbie Miller Marschke, Board of Directors, SCBS, p22
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, Board Member, p24
R10 Fay Dee Water Haul And (3rd) Tank Installation - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member and SCBS Member, p26
The San Gorgonio Wilderness Hunt Zone: Brief History And Additional NotesOnCalifornia’sSixth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Unit - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p27
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p32
2024
Q4 - December
Cover - Riley Iden, Cady Mountains 2023-24 Season Hunting with Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Dreams To Memories: The Story Of A Dall Sheep Hunt - Jed Brusseau, Distinguished Life Member, p6
Alaska Hunting — Moose, Goat, And Deer - Craig Van Arsdale, p8
Live On - Steve Cooper, p10
6 Points - Riley Iden, p11
River Bear and Bull - Mike Torres, p15
Success At Last – State Lands Guzzler Launches New Era - Debbie Miller Marschke, p17
Kuiu Helps Wild Sheep In California As Part Of Their “Conservation Direct” Projects, p19
The Orocopia Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fifth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p23
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p27
Cover - Riley Iden, Cady Mountains 2023-24 Season Hunting with Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Dreams To Memories: The Story Of A Dall Sheep Hunt - Jed Brusseau, Distinguished Life Member, p6
Alaska Hunting — Moose, Goat, And Deer - Craig Van Arsdale, p8
Live On - Steve Cooper, p10
6 Points - Riley Iden, p11
River Bear and Bull - Mike Torres, p15
Success At Last – State Lands Guzzler Launches New Era - Debbie Miller Marschke, p17
Kuiu Helps Wild Sheep In California As Part Of Their “Conservation Direct” Projects, p19
The Orocopia Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fifth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p23
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p27
Q3 - September
Cover - Brent Mason, Newberry-Rodman-Ord, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Against All Odds - Hal Stauff, p6
Desert Dreaming - Brent Mason, p8
Recap Of The July 20, 2024 DBH Hunter Orientation - Mike J. Borel, p10
Tips From The July 2024 DBH Hunter Orientation - George Kerr, p11
State Lands Project – Game On! - Debbie Miller Marschke, p17
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p20
The Way Of Things - Carlos Gallinger, p21
CDFW Wildlife Branch Update - Paige Prentice, p22
The East Chocolate Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fourth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part III) - Nancy G. Andrew, Steven G. Torres, and Vernon C. Bleich, p23
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p27
Cover - Brent Mason, Newberry-Rodman-Ord, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Against All Odds - Hal Stauff, p6
Desert Dreaming - Brent Mason, p8
Recap Of The July 20, 2024 DBH Hunter Orientation - Mike J. Borel, p10
Tips From The July 2024 DBH Hunter Orientation - George Kerr, p11
State Lands Project – Game On! - Debbie Miller Marschke, p17
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p20
The Way Of Things - Carlos Gallinger, p21
CDFW Wildlife Branch Update - Paige Prentice, p22
The East Chocolate Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fourth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part III) - Nancy G. Andrew, Steven G. Torres, and Vernon C. Bleich, p23
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p27
Q2 - June
Cover - Tim Mercier, Newberry/Ord/Rodman Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
A Divine Ram - Paul Divine, p6
Old Desert Warriors - Tim Mercier, p8
Sheep Summit XXXIV (34) Recap - Mike Borel, p10
Jim Shockey’s Hand of Man Museum - Mike Borel, p11
CRANKER - Trevor Crowley, p12
2024 Annual banquet / Fundraiser Update - Donald C Martin, p14
A Great Father's Day Gift - Vince Bloom, p16
California Dreaming - Alan Fortune, p18
Aoudad/Barbary Sheep in Morocco - Mike Borel, p27
Ibex Grand slam - Claude Howard, Life Member, p28
Water Development Work in the Desert - Debbie Miller Marschke, p29
The Way of Things - Carlos Gallinger, p31
The East Chocolate Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fourth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part II) - Vernon C. Bleich PhD., et. Al., p33
Cover - Tim Mercier, Newberry/Ord/Rodman Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
A Divine Ram - Paul Divine, p6
Old Desert Warriors - Tim Mercier, p8
Sheep Summit XXXIV (34) Recap - Mike Borel, p10
Jim Shockey’s Hand of Man Museum - Mike Borel, p11
CRANKER - Trevor Crowley, p12
2024 Annual banquet / Fundraiser Update - Donald C Martin, p14
A Great Father's Day Gift - Vince Bloom, p16
California Dreaming - Alan Fortune, p18
Aoudad/Barbary Sheep in Morocco - Mike Borel, p27
Ibex Grand slam - Claude Howard, Life Member, p28
Water Development Work in the Desert - Debbie Miller Marschke, p29
The Way of Things - Carlos Gallinger, p31
The East Chocolate Mountains: A Brief History Of California’s Fourth Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part II) - Vernon C. Bleich PhD., et. Al., p33
Q1 - March
Cover - Joel Brown, Clark-Kingston Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
RAMZILLA - Joel Brown, p6
2023 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt in the Marble/Clipper Mountains - Bob Carrell, p8
WSF Grassroots Award For CA WSF Member - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p10
Meet Your New Director: Matt St Martin - p11
2023 AK Mountain Goat Hunt - Craig Van Arsdale, Life Member, p12
2024 Annual Banquet / Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p15
GSCO Convention Recap - Mike J. Borel, p24
Water Development Work in the Desert - Debbie Miller Marschke, p25
U.S. Marines Help Airlift Water Tanks - 2nd Lt. Madison Walls, p27
Sheep Scouting - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p28
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p29
SB31 Bearclaws Repairs - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p30
CDFW Update and White Mountain Survey - Danielle Glass, p31
San Gorgonio 2023 Sheep Count - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p32
The East Chocolate Mountains History Part I - Nancy G. Andrew & Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p36
Get Better Field Photos - Bradley Abolition, p38
Cover - Joel Brown, Clark-Kingston Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
RAMZILLA - Joel Brown, p6
2023 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt in the Marble/Clipper Mountains - Bob Carrell, p8
WSF Grassroots Award For CA WSF Member - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p10
Meet Your New Director: Matt St Martin - p11
2023 AK Mountain Goat Hunt - Craig Van Arsdale, Life Member, p12
2024 Annual Banquet / Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p15
GSCO Convention Recap - Mike J. Borel, p24
Water Development Work in the Desert - Debbie Miller Marschke, p25
U.S. Marines Help Airlift Water Tanks - 2nd Lt. Madison Walls, p27
Sheep Scouting - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p28
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p29
SB31 Bearclaws Repairs - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p30
CDFW Update and White Mountain Survey - Danielle Glass, p31
San Gorgonio 2023 Sheep Count - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p32
The East Chocolate Mountains History Part I - Nancy G. Andrew & Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p36
Get Better Field Photos - Bradley Abolition, p38
2023
Q4 - December
Cover - Matt Gallo, Orocopia Mountains Ram w/ Kellog Trophy Hunts
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
My 2023 California Dream Sheep Hunt - Bob Pagel, p6
Alaska Extreme - Matt St Martin, Life Member, p8
Meet Your New Director: John Oldenkamp, p9
First Hunt - Faith Lehman, CA WSF Sponsored Women Hunt participant, p10
Who’s The Luckiest Member This Year? - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p12
2022 Alaska Dall Ram Rifle Hunt - Craig Van Arsdale, Life Member, p12
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXIII (33), p13
2024 Annual Banquet / Fundraiser Preview, p16
My Stone Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunt - Scott Hulse, Life Member, p17
Bighorn Sheep Capture In The Panamint Mountains - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p21
CA WSF Member Receives The Aldo Leopold Conservation Award, p23
Time-Lapse Photography: A New Focus On Wildlife (Reprint), James H. Davis and Vernon C. Bleich, p27
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p29
CAFW Update And White Mountain Survey - Danielle Glass, CDFW Desert Bighorn Biologist Region 6, p31
Kingston Range And Clark Mountain: A Brief History Of California’s Third Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part II Of II) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p36
Cover - Matt Gallo, Orocopia Mountains Ram w/ Kellog Trophy Hunts
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
My 2023 California Dream Sheep Hunt - Bob Pagel, p6
Alaska Extreme - Matt St Martin, Life Member, p8
Meet Your New Director: John Oldenkamp, p9
First Hunt - Faith Lehman, CA WSF Sponsored Women Hunt participant, p10
Who’s The Luckiest Member This Year? - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p12
2022 Alaska Dall Ram Rifle Hunt - Craig Van Arsdale, Life Member, p12
California Wild Sheep Summit XXXIII (33), p13
2024 Annual Banquet / Fundraiser Preview, p16
My Stone Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunt - Scott Hulse, Life Member, p17
Bighorn Sheep Capture In The Panamint Mountains - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p21
CA WSF Member Receives The Aldo Leopold Conservation Award, p23
Time-Lapse Photography: A New Focus On Wildlife (Reprint), James H. Davis and Vernon C. Bleich, p27
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p29
CAFW Update And White Mountain Survey - Danielle Glass, CDFW Desert Bighorn Biologist Region 6, p31
Kingston Range And Clark Mountain: A Brief History Of California’s Third Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part II Of II) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p36
Q3 - September
Cover - Brock Hinton, Cody Mountains Ram
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Clark Kingston Mountain Range Desert BigHorn Sheep hunt - Bryson Roles, p6
JOY and SORROW - Andrew Pontius, p8
Newberry, Rodman, and Ord Mountains Desert Bighorn - Tom Loy, p9
Old Man Mountain - Mike Torres, p11
2024 Annual banquet / Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p14
Scotland Ireland Hunt - Susan Fitzgerald, p16
State Lands Scouting Effort - Steve Marschke, p23
R12 Little Fargo“Hot Shots” - Scott Gibson, p24
VerminWater Haul - Scott Gibson, p25
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p26
CA Fish and Wildlife Update and White Mountain Survey - Rick Ianniello, p27
2021-22 Annual Report for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Recovery Program - p28
Kingston Range And Clark Mountain: A Brief History Of California’s Third Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part I) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p29
Sky Valley Ecological Reserve Drinker Repairs with Quail Forever - Scott Gibson, p32
2022 Greenland Muskox Adventure - John C. Ware, p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p36
Cover - Brock Hinton, Cody Mountains Ram
From the Editor's Desk - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Clark Kingston Mountain Range Desert BigHorn Sheep hunt - Bryson Roles, p6
JOY and SORROW - Andrew Pontius, p8
Newberry, Rodman, and Ord Mountains Desert Bighorn - Tom Loy, p9
Old Man Mountain - Mike Torres, p11
2024 Annual banquet / Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p14
Scotland Ireland Hunt - Susan Fitzgerald, p16
State Lands Scouting Effort - Steve Marschke, p23
R12 Little Fargo“Hot Shots” - Scott Gibson, p24
VerminWater Haul - Scott Gibson, p25
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p26
CA Fish and Wildlife Update and White Mountain Survey - Rick Ianniello, p27
2021-22 Annual Report for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Recovery Program - p28
Kingston Range And Clark Mountain: A Brief History Of California’s Third Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zone (Part I) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p29
Sky Valley Ecological Reserve Drinker Repairs with Quail Forever - Scott Gibson, p32
2022 Greenland Muskox Adventure - John C. Ware, p33
The Politics Of Conservation - Bill Gaines, p36
Q2 - June
Cover - Jeff Doty, Marble / Clipper Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
First Loser - Elgin (Bob) Bowers, p6
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - John MacLatchie, p8
The Old Warrior - Jeff Doty, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet - Wow What A Night! - Donald C. Martin, p13
Wyoming Bighorn Hunt - Tammy Scott, Life Member, p19
Colty The Billy Goat - Dan O’Connell, p21
Recognizing Our Partners At USMC - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p27
Breathing New Life Into Old Systems: Guzzler Repairs - Debra Miller Marschke, p30
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p33
California Fish And Wildlife Update - Ana Solberg, p34
A Bullet Train, A Solar Plant, And Bighorn Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p35
Don’t Wait - Brad Aboltin, Life Member, p40
F&G Commission Adopts 2023/2024 Wild Sheep Regs - Bill Gaines, p43
Cover - Jeff Doty, Marble / Clipper Mountains, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
First Loser - Elgin (Bob) Bowers, p6
My Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - John MacLatchie, p8
The Old Warrior - Jeff Doty, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet - Wow What A Night! - Donald C. Martin, p13
Wyoming Bighorn Hunt - Tammy Scott, Life Member, p19
Colty The Billy Goat - Dan O’Connell, p21
Recognizing Our Partners At USMC - Scott Gibson, Distinguished Life Member, p27
Breathing New Life Into Old Systems: Guzzler Repairs - Debra Miller Marschke, p30
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p33
California Fish And Wildlife Update - Ana Solberg, p34
A Bullet Train, A Solar Plant, And Bighorn Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p35
Don’t Wait - Brad Aboltin, Life Member, p40
F&G Commission Adopts 2023/2024 Wild Sheep Regs - Bill Gaines, p43
Q1 - March
Cover - Bobby Bowers - Marble Clipper Mountains Ram
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Lance Young’s California Ram - Lance Young, p6
Sindh Ibex Hunt In Pakistan - Wes Alston, p7
The Hard-Working Man’s Ram - Brad Abolition and Andrew Pontious, p8
Nubian Ibex December 2022 Hunt - Mike J. Borel, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p13
Wyoming Supertag Soup - Lew Webb, p17
What Does AI Have To Say About Hunting And Conservation? - John C. Ware, p18
HUGE News For Desert Bighorn In California - Mike J. Borel, p23
SCBS Secures Lease Of State Lands - Debra Miller Marschke, p24
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p25
California Fish And Wildlife Update, Danielle Glass, p26
Bighorn Sheep Conservation In California: Further Historical Insights - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p28
Successful Repair At R5 Chuckwalla (Ship Creek) - Scott Gibson, p33
CA WSF Policy Team At Work To Keep You On The Mountain - Bill Gaines, p35
Cover - Bobby Bowers - Marble Clipper Mountains Ram
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Letter - Donald C. Martin, p5
Lance Young’s California Ram - Lance Young, p6
Sindh Ibex Hunt In Pakistan - Wes Alston, p7
The Hard-Working Man’s Ram - Brad Abolition and Andrew Pontious, p8
Nubian Ibex December 2022 Hunt - Mike J. Borel, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p13
Wyoming Supertag Soup - Lew Webb, p17
What Does AI Have To Say About Hunting And Conservation? - John C. Ware, p18
HUGE News For Desert Bighorn In California - Mike J. Borel, p23
SCBS Secures Lease Of State Lands - Debra Miller Marschke, p24
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p25
California Fish And Wildlife Update, Danielle Glass, p26
Bighorn Sheep Conservation In California: Further Historical Insights - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p28
Successful Repair At R5 Chuckwalla (Ship Creek) - Scott Gibson, p33
CA WSF Policy Team At Work To Keep You On The Mountain - Bill Gaines, p35
2022
Q4 - December
Cover - Mac Cole, White Mountains, Kellogg Trophy Hunts
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
The Gregg Bell Ram - Andrew Pontious, p6
The Biggest Bighorns in the Book - Bone and Crockett, p8
Is There One More DIY Hunt In Me? You Bet! - Ted Schnack, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p12
Yukon Doubleheader - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p15
2022 Antelope Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p17
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p23
Wildlife Professionals Continue Close Watch Of Desert Bighorn Connectivity Along CAI-15, p24
CA Fish And Wildlife Update - Danielle Glass, CDFW, p26
CA WSF Sponsored Breakfast For D14 Zone Clean-Up - Scott Gibson, Life Member, p27
Some Thoughts On Feral Equids, and a Few Asses - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p28
Mylar Menace - Debra Miller Marschke, SCBS, p32
New Favorite Gear - Steve Hunter, p33
Significant Majority of Americans Support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act - Mark Damian Duda, p34
2021/2022 Legislative Session Nears Conclusion - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p36
Cover - Mac Cole, White Mountains, Kellogg Trophy Hunts
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
The Gregg Bell Ram - Andrew Pontious, p6
The Biggest Bighorns in the Book - Bone and Crockett, p8
Is There One More DIY Hunt In Me? You Bet! - Ted Schnack, p10
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p12
Yukon Doubleheader - Mike Torres, Distinguished Life Member, p15
2022 Antelope Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p17
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, Distinguished Life Member, p23
Wildlife Professionals Continue Close Watch Of Desert Bighorn Connectivity Along CAI-15, p24
CA Fish And Wildlife Update - Danielle Glass, CDFW, p26
CA WSF Sponsored Breakfast For D14 Zone Clean-Up - Scott Gibson, Life Member, p27
Some Thoughts On Feral Equids, and a Few Asses - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p28
Mylar Menace - Debra Miller Marschke, SCBS, p32
New Favorite Gear - Steve Hunter, p33
Significant Majority of Americans Support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act - Mark Damian Duda, p34
2021/2022 Legislative Session Nears Conclusion - Bill Gaines, Gaines and Associates, p36
Q3 - September
Cover - Daniel Messick, Ord Mountains, DIY Hunt with Friends
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Number 1 - Ron Monk, p7
Ralph’s Last Ram - Mike Torres, p9
Desert Sheep Fever (Sub-Strain Of Sheep Fever) - Dennis Sites, p11
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet We Need You! p13
Cowboy Caviar p19
California Fish And Wildlife Update - Jeff Villepique, p22
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p23
How To Write A Story About Your Hunt - John Ware, p25
‘Mature’And‘Legal’Are Not Synonymous Terms: Implications For The Regulatory Process - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p27
Good News In The East Mojave - Debra Miller Marschke, p31
Bighorn Sheep Hunting In California: The First 35 Years (Continued From Spring 2022 Issue) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p34
2021/2022 Legislative Session NearsConclusion - Bill Gaines, p37
Cover - Daniel Messick, Ord Mountains, DIY Hunt with Friends
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Number 1 - Ron Monk, p7
Ralph’s Last Ram - Mike Torres, p9
Desert Sheep Fever (Sub-Strain Of Sheep Fever) - Dennis Sites, p11
2023 Annual Fundraiser & Annual Banquet We Need You! p13
Cowboy Caviar p19
California Fish And Wildlife Update - Jeff Villepique, p22
Government Issues Update - Don Priest, p23
How To Write A Story About Your Hunt - John Ware, p25
‘Mature’And‘Legal’Are Not Synonymous Terms: Implications For The Regulatory Process - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p27
Good News In The East Mojave - Debra Miller Marschke, p31
Bighorn Sheep Hunting In California: The First 35 Years (Continued From Spring 2022 Issue) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p34
2021/2022 Legislative Session NearsConclusion - Bill Gaines, p37
Q2 - June
Cover - Collin Alexander, Orocopia Mountains, Kika Worldwide
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
CA WSF Board Elections - p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
This is not the ram I wanted — but I’ll take it! - Ralph Adams, p6
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXXI - Mike J. Borel, p8
“Heavy Metal” Ram 2021 - Colin Alexander, p9
Annual Fundraiser Review Photos, Awards, and more - p11
Kaylee’s First big game animal - Kaylee Howard, p17
Director Biographies - p18
GALAD Update - Mike J. Borel, p24
Favorite Gear - Mike J. Borel, p24
CA WSF — 2021 in Review - p25
Just the Beginning - Reina Seraaj, p26
CA Fish and Wildlife Update - Jeff Villepique, p28
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p29
Water development in the Mojave Desert - Debra Miller Marschke, p32
Water 4 Wild Wool “W4WW” - p34
Bighorn Sheep Hunting In CA: The First 35 Years - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p36
First Lamb at Rasor Ranch Tank: (GALAD) Success! - Scott Gibson , p38
2022 Legislative Session - Bill Gaines , p40
Cover - Collin Alexander, Orocopia Mountains, Kika Worldwide
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
CA WSF Board Elections - p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
This is not the ram I wanted — but I’ll take it! - Ralph Adams, p6
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXXI - Mike J. Borel, p8
“Heavy Metal” Ram 2021 - Colin Alexander, p9
Annual Fundraiser Review Photos, Awards, and more - p11
Kaylee’s First big game animal - Kaylee Howard, p17
Director Biographies - p18
GALAD Update - Mike J. Borel, p24
Favorite Gear - Mike J. Borel, p24
CA WSF — 2021 in Review - p25
Just the Beginning - Reina Seraaj, p26
CA Fish and Wildlife Update - Jeff Villepique, p28
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p29
Water development in the Mojave Desert - Debra Miller Marschke, p32
Water 4 Wild Wool “W4WW” - p34
Bighorn Sheep Hunting In CA: The First 35 Years - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p36
First Lamb at Rasor Ranch Tank: (GALAD) Success! - Scott Gibson , p38
2022 Legislative Session - Bill Gaines , p40
Q1 - March
Cover - Kenny Womacks - Marble Clipper Mountains 182” Ram
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
“The Ghost” CA Desert Bighorn - Kenny Womack, p6
Helicopter Coues Deer Hunt - Darryl Williams, Distinguished Life Member, p10
RRS Binocular Tripod Adapter - Scott Gibson, Life Member, p12
First-Come, First-Serve NV Bighorn - Alan Shultz, Distinguished Life Member, p13
Fun And Inspiration From Icons Of Sheep Hunting - p15
Management Beceite Ibex - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p16
CDFW Update - Jeff Villepique Senior Wildlife Biologist Supervisor, IDR-South, p19
Water Development In Our Challenging Environment - Debbie Miller Marschke, SCBS, p20
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXX - Mike J Borel, VP Operations, Distinguished Life Member, p30
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management At Old Dad Peak (Part II) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p31
Wiggy Waders - Maggi Kouffeld, Life Member, p34
The Problem With Sheep Hunting, p35
Cover - Kenny Womacks - Marble Clipper Mountains 182” Ram
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
“The Ghost” CA Desert Bighorn - Kenny Womack, p6
Helicopter Coues Deer Hunt - Darryl Williams, Distinguished Life Member, p10
RRS Binocular Tripod Adapter - Scott Gibson, Life Member, p12
First-Come, First-Serve NV Bighorn - Alan Shultz, Distinguished Life Member, p13
Fun And Inspiration From Icons Of Sheep Hunting - p15
Management Beceite Ibex - John Ware, Distinguished Life Member, p16
CDFW Update - Jeff Villepique Senior Wildlife Biologist Supervisor, IDR-South, p19
Water Development In Our Challenging Environment - Debbie Miller Marschke, SCBS, p20
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXX - Mike J Borel, VP Operations, Distinguished Life Member, p30
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management At Old Dad Peak (Part II) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p31
Wiggy Waders - Maggi Kouffeld, Life Member, p34
The Problem With Sheep Hunting, p35
2021
Q4 - December
Cover - California Bighorn, White Mountains - Robert McClelland
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Proof of “SD Tank” Water Haul Success - Scott Gibson, p7
Who Knew — South Africa Has Hot Archery Hunting! - John Ware & Beverly Valdez, p12
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management At Old Dad Peak - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p22
Unprecedented Dry Season And Water Haul Efforts - Scott Gibson, p25
Cover - California Bighorn, White Mountains - Robert McClelland
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Proof of “SD Tank” Water Haul Success - Scott Gibson, p7
Who Knew — South Africa Has Hot Archery Hunting! - John Ware & Beverly Valdez, p12
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management At Old Dad Peak - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p22
Unprecedented Dry Season And Water Haul Efforts - Scott Gibson, p25
Q3 - September
Cover - Chad Cola California Desert Bighorn Cady Mountains 2021 with Dry Creek Outfitters
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Dream Come True - Chad Cola, p6
The Battler: 2021 California Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Greg Gomes, p7
Team Tiburón - Bill Tittle, p9
CA WSF Election Results - p13
Oregon Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Roger McCosker, p14
CA DFW, Region 6 Update - Paige Prentice & Rick Ianniello, p19
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management In The Marble Mountains - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p26
Wild Sheep Summit, Optimism And Concern - p30
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p32
Desert Water Developments 2021 - Scott Gibson, p35
Cover - Chad Cola California Desert Bighorn Cady Mountains 2021 with Dry Creek Outfitters
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Dream Come True - Chad Cola, p6
The Battler: 2021 California Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Greg Gomes, p7
Team Tiburón - Bill Tittle, p9
CA WSF Election Results - p13
Oregon Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Roger McCosker, p14
CA DFW, Region 6 Update - Paige Prentice & Rick Ianniello, p19
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Management In The Marble Mountains - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p26
Wild Sheep Summit, Optimism And Concern - p30
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p32
Desert Water Developments 2021 - Scott Gibson, p35
Q2 - June
Cover - Greg Gomes California Desert Bighorn Newberry/Rodman/Ords 2021 with Dry Creek Outfitters
Jan 5-14, 2021 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunting Story - Eric Ferguson, p6
Update from California Department of Wildlife - Jeff Villepique, p8
The Orocopia Hammer - Sergio Resendiz, p10
One More For Four - John Zenz, p13
In Honor of Andrew M. Pauli (1953–2021) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p15
CA WSF — 2020 in Review - p18
Central European Mouflon - Bob Keagy, p19
2021 Election Slate and Ballot - p21
2021Annual Fundraiser recap - Donald C. Martin & Ken Crother, p26
Wild Sheep Summit XXIX - Mike J. Borel, p29
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p30
Last Campfire — Bill Pritchard - p33
Water development work in the desert - Scott Gibson, p34
Cover - Greg Gomes California Desert Bighorn Newberry/Rodman/Ords 2021 with Dry Creek Outfitters
Jan 5-14, 2021 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunting Story - Eric Ferguson, p6
Update from California Department of Wildlife - Jeff Villepique, p8
The Orocopia Hammer - Sergio Resendiz, p10
One More For Four - John Zenz, p13
In Honor of Andrew M. Pauli (1953–2021) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D. p15
CA WSF — 2020 in Review - p18
Central European Mouflon - Bob Keagy, p19
2021 Election Slate and Ballot - p21
2021Annual Fundraiser recap - Donald C. Martin & Ken Crother, p26
Wild Sheep Summit XXIX - Mike J. Borel, p29
Governmental Affairs Update - Don Priest, p30
Last Campfire — Bill Pritchard - p33
Water development work in the desert - Scott Gibson, p34
Q1 - March
Cover -Ralph Adams California Desert Bighorn Cady Mountains 2020/21 Season
Desert Sheep Hunting At Age 77- Robert Highfill
WSF Hunt Report Tian Shan Argali and Mid Asian Ibex Kyrgyzstan - Mike Borel
Q&A With Member Brad Peters
These Boots are Made For Hunting - Mike Torres
Member Spotlight: Peggy Lee
From the Professionals - Cliff St. Martin & Jake Franklin
Maintaining Momentum For Conservation - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Oro Belle Guzzler Now Providing “Liquid Gold”To Wildlife - Debbie Miller Marschke
Cover -Ralph Adams California Desert Bighorn Cady Mountains 2020/21 Season
Desert Sheep Hunting At Age 77- Robert Highfill
WSF Hunt Report Tian Shan Argali and Mid Asian Ibex Kyrgyzstan - Mike Borel
Q&A With Member Brad Peters
These Boots are Made For Hunting - Mike Torres
Member Spotlight: Peggy Lee
From the Professionals - Cliff St. Martin & Jake Franklin
Maintaining Momentum For Conservation - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Oro Belle Guzzler Now Providing “Liquid Gold”To Wildlife - Debbie Miller Marschke
2020
Q4 - December
Cover -Doug Sims California Desert Bighorn Kika Worldwide Outfitters 2019/20 Season
One Special Hunt - Cliff St. Martin
Inyo Fire Stops White Mtn Hunts
“Dome” Fire Destruction In Mojave National Preserve
Bonking
Wyoming Goat Hunt - John Ware
Fire And Bighorn Sheep In The San Gabriel Mountains: Forty Years Of Lessons Learned
Chip Hollister Last Campfire
Cover -Doug Sims California Desert Bighorn Kika Worldwide Outfitters 2019/20 Season
One Special Hunt - Cliff St. Martin
Inyo Fire Stops White Mtn Hunts
“Dome” Fire Destruction In Mojave National Preserve
Bonking
Wyoming Goat Hunt - John Ware
Fire And Bighorn Sheep In The San Gabriel Mountains: Forty Years Of Lessons Learned
Chip Hollister Last Campfire
Q3 - September
Cover - Colin Jewett Clark Kingston Mtns, 176 4/8 San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters 2019
The Gambler Ram - Sean Gamble
British Columbia Stone’s Sheep - Darryl Williams
California Lightening Strikes — Again! - Dave York
And Then There Were None - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Hunting Photography - Craig Van Arsdale.
Cover - Colin Jewett Clark Kingston Mtns, 176 4/8 San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters 2019
The Gambler Ram - Sean Gamble
British Columbia Stone’s Sheep - Darryl Williams
California Lightening Strikes — Again! - Dave York
And Then There Were None - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Hunting Photography - Craig Van Arsdale.
Q2 - June
Cover - David Sterk Marble / Clipper Mountains, 2019 179 4/8 B&C San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
The 18 Year Journey - David Sterk
Spanish Ibex Grand Slam - Darryl Williams and Glen Pyne
A Thanksgiving Capra Hunt - Ben Gordon
Habitat Selection by Bighorn Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Cover - David Sterk Marble / Clipper Mountains, 2019 179 4/8 B&C San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
The 18 Year Journey - David Sterk
Spanish Ibex Grand Slam - Darryl Williams and Glen Pyne
A Thanksgiving Capra Hunt - Ben Gordon
Habitat Selection by Bighorn Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Q1 - March
Cover - Walt Limon Marble/Clipper Mtns 2019 Aged at over 17 years Oldest ram ever taken in California Dry Creek Outfitters
The Grand Adventure - Susan Fitzgerald
Poquito Macho Grande (Aka “Little Big Buck”) - Mike Torres
Setting Goals. - Ben Gordon
In Appreciation Of Leon Lesicka (1932–2019) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Cover - Walt Limon Marble/Clipper Mtns 2019 Aged at over 17 years Oldest ram ever taken in California Dry Creek Outfitters
The Grand Adventure - Susan Fitzgerald
Poquito Macho Grande (Aka “Little Big Buck”) - Mike Torres
Setting Goals. - Ben Gordon
In Appreciation Of Leon Lesicka (1932–2019) - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
2019
Q4 - December
Cover - Bill Tittle, Newberry/Ord Mtns 2019 Archery Hunt (first ram from new Zone 10), Kika Worldwide Outfitters
Twenty-Two Years Later - Rick Garzoli, Jr.
Mid Asian Ibex Hunting in Kazakhstan - Jeremy Pechtel
Success Can Be Yours, If You Can Dream, Imagine, Believe - Larry J. Johns
Smoked Out and Snowed Out: My 32-Year Quest - Dennis V. Swanson
Science Report: 7th World Mountain Ungulate Conference - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Wyoming Rocky Mountain Sheep Deja Vu - Roger McCosker
Desert Bighorn Sheep Water Developments at Old Dad Peak Rebuilt - Debra Hughson
Desert Bighorn Sheep Helicopter Survey Results - Page Prentice
Some Thoughts On Wildlife And Livestock Management - Carlos Gallinger
Cover - Bill Tittle, Newberry/Ord Mtns 2019 Archery Hunt (first ram from new Zone 10), Kika Worldwide Outfitters
Twenty-Two Years Later - Rick Garzoli, Jr.
Mid Asian Ibex Hunting in Kazakhstan - Jeremy Pechtel
Success Can Be Yours, If You Can Dream, Imagine, Believe - Larry J. Johns
Smoked Out and Snowed Out: My 32-Year Quest - Dennis V. Swanson
Science Report: 7th World Mountain Ungulate Conference - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Wyoming Rocky Mountain Sheep Deja Vu - Roger McCosker
Desert Bighorn Sheep Water Developments at Old Dad Peak Rebuilt - Debra Hughson
Desert Bighorn Sheep Helicopter Survey Results - Page Prentice
Some Thoughts On Wildlife And Livestock Management - Carlos Gallinger
Q3 - September
Cover - Jodi Hanggi White Mountains Dry Creek Outfitters August 2019
The Mountains Are Calling Me - Jody Hanggi
A Two Mile High Desert Bighorn Ram - Kyle Meintzer
Hunt Report – Altai Argali, Mongolia, 2019 - Mike Borel
Hunting Stone Sheep in BC – Keep Both Eyes Wide Open - Douglas A. Sayer & Roger L. McCosker
Harvest Strategies, Records Books, And Mountain Sheep: Results Of Recent Research - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
SAAMTM For My Ladies - Glen Pyne
Evaluation Of Gene Flow Among Desert Bighorn Sheep - Clinton W. Epps, Ph.D.
Summer Field Work - Page Prentice
San Gorgonio Bighorn Sheep Disease Update - Jeff Villepique, Ph.D.
Cover - Jodi Hanggi White Mountains Dry Creek Outfitters August 2019
The Mountains Are Calling Me - Jody Hanggi
A Two Mile High Desert Bighorn Ram - Kyle Meintzer
Hunt Report – Altai Argali, Mongolia, 2019 - Mike Borel
Hunting Stone Sheep in BC – Keep Both Eyes Wide Open - Douglas A. Sayer & Roger L. McCosker
Harvest Strategies, Records Books, And Mountain Sheep: Results Of Recent Research - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
SAAMTM For My Ladies - Glen Pyne
Evaluation Of Gene Flow Among Desert Bighorn Sheep - Clinton W. Epps, Ph.D.
Summer Field Work - Page Prentice
San Gorgonio Bighorn Sheep Disease Update - Jeff Villepique, Ph.D.
Q2 - June
Cover - Glenn Davis 167”, Cady Mountains Dry Creek Outfitters 2018/2019
Lightening Strikes Twice - Bryan Davis
Wild Sheep Summit XXV - Mike Borel
Sheep on the Cheap - Craig Van Arsdale
Outdoor Adventures to Heroes - Greg Tooley
New Desert Sheep Hunt Zone - Paige Prentice
Abnormal Coloration in BHS - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Washington DC Fly-In - Don Priest
The Desert Sheep of the Newberry Mountains - Carlos Gallinger
Desert Bighorn Council Meeting - Don Priest
Cover - Glenn Davis 167”, Cady Mountains Dry Creek Outfitters 2018/2019
Lightening Strikes Twice - Bryan Davis
Wild Sheep Summit XXV - Mike Borel
Sheep on the Cheap - Craig Van Arsdale
Outdoor Adventures to Heroes - Greg Tooley
New Desert Sheep Hunt Zone - Paige Prentice
Abnormal Coloration in BHS - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
Washington DC Fly-In - Don Priest
The Desert Sheep of the Newberry Mountains - Carlos Gallinger
Desert Bighorn Council Meeting - Don Priest
Q1 - March
Cover - Ralph Ward Clark / Kingston Dry Creek Outfitters 16+ Years Old
Cady Mountains Sheep Hunt - Darren Filkins
Lopside And The White Ewe - Reuben Sarian
One For The Money - Adam Casagrande
Macro-Elements, Micro-Elements, And Mountain Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXIV - Mike Borel
Consider An Illuminated Reticule Scope - Bob Keagy
Cadiz Water Project Update - Don Priest
Bighorn Sheep Are (Again) Dying In TheCaliforniaDesert
Cover - Ralph Ward Clark / Kingston Dry Creek Outfitters 16+ Years Old
Cady Mountains Sheep Hunt - Darren Filkins
Lopside And The White Ewe - Reuben Sarian
One For The Money - Adam Casagrande
Macro-Elements, Micro-Elements, And Mountain Sheep - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D.
CA Wild Sheep Summit XXIV - Mike Borel
Consider An Illuminated Reticule Scope - Bob Keagy
Cadiz Water Project Update - Don Priest
Bighorn Sheep Are (Again) Dying In TheCaliforniaDesert
2018
Q4 - December
Cover - Ruben Sarian, Clark Kingston Mountains, San Gorgonio Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Hunting with the Stars! - Andrew Ohanesian, p6
Alaska Mountain Goat — A Kenai Peninsula Draw Hunt - Carrie M. Kegler, p8
Papa’s Pride and Joy - Paul Schultheis, p13
BC Moose Adventure - Glen Pyne, p14
2019 CA Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet andFundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p15
The Fish Are Really Biting - Tammy Scott, p18
Yukon Stone Sheep Hunt - Mike Torres, p20
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p26
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p27
The Future Of Bighorn Sheep Conservation - Carlos Gallinger, p29
White Coloration in Bighorn Sheep is a Widespread Phenomenon - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D, p32
Will I ever get a bighorn sheep - Lew Webb, p36
Cover - Ruben Sarian, Clark Kingston Mountains, San Gorgonio Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Hunting with the Stars! - Andrew Ohanesian, p6
Alaska Mountain Goat — A Kenai Peninsula Draw Hunt - Carrie M. Kegler, p8
Papa’s Pride and Joy - Paul Schultheis, p13
BC Moose Adventure - Glen Pyne, p14
2019 CA Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet andFundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p15
The Fish Are Really Biting - Tammy Scott, p18
Yukon Stone Sheep Hunt - Mike Torres, p20
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p26
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p27
The Future Of Bighorn Sheep Conservation - Carlos Gallinger, p29
White Coloration in Bighorn Sheep is a Widespread Phenomenon - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D, p32
Will I ever get a bighorn sheep - Lew Webb, p36
Q3 - September
Cover - Sean Gambler White Mountains, 2018 Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
The Gambler Ram - Sean Gamble, p6
British Columbia Stone’s Sheep - Daryl Williams, p10
California Lightening Strikes — Again! - Dave York p12
Chapter & Affiliates Meeting XI - p14
2019 Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p16
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p19
And Then There Were None - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D, p25
Hunting Photography Part 3 - Craig Van Arsdale, p28
Thoughts and Ideas on BHS Habitat in the Information Age - Carlos Gallinger, p31
Cover - Sean Gambler White Mountains, 2018 Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
The Gambler Ram - Sean Gamble, p6
British Columbia Stone’s Sheep - Daryl Williams, p10
California Lightening Strikes — Again! - Dave York p12
Chapter & Affiliates Meeting XI - p14
2019 Fundraiser Preview - Donald C. Martin, p16
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p19
And Then There Were None - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D, p25
Hunting Photography Part 3 - Craig Van Arsdale, p28
Thoughts and Ideas on BHS Habitat in the Information Age - Carlos Gallinger, p31
Q2 - June
Cover - 2018 Banquet Fundraiser
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
One and Only Chance - Andrew Pontious, p6
New Year’s Ram - Sean Browne, p8
Chamois in the Carpathian Mountains - Jon Kruger, p10
Effects of Minerals on BHS, Part 2 - Carlos Ballinger, p14
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p18
Fundraiser Recap - Donald C. Martin, p21
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p30
Recruit– Retain–Reactivate - Ken Crother, p32
Hunting Photography, Part 2 - Craig Van Arsdale, p42
Cover - 2018 Banquet Fundraiser
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
One and Only Chance - Andrew Pontious, p6
New Year’s Ram - Sean Browne, p8
Chamois in the Carpathian Mountains - Jon Kruger, p10
Effects of Minerals on BHS, Part 2 - Carlos Ballinger, p14
DFW Update - Kyle Meintzer, p18
Fundraiser Recap - Donald C. Martin, p21
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p30
Recruit– Retain–Reactivate - Ken Crother, p32
Hunting Photography, Part 2 - Craig Van Arsdale, p42
Q1 - March
Cover - Dave York, Cody Mountains Desert Ram, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
New Mexico Aoudad - Darryl Williams, p6
Caprinae Safaris Pakistan Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p7
Cady Mountain Warrior - Kevin Townsend, p9
Passover No More - Dave York, p21
Hunting Photography Part 1 - Craig Van Arsdale, p24
Cadiz Water Project Update - Don Priest, p26
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p27
Horn Size Study, Part 3 - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, et. al., p29
Sheep Show Recap - Beverly J. Valdez, p32
Sheep Show Donald C. Martin Wins WSF Guide’s Oscar - Beverly J. Valdez, p32
Effects of Minerals on BHS, Part 1 - Carlos Gallinger, p35
Cover - Dave York, Cody Mountains Desert Ram, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
New Mexico Aoudad - Darryl Williams, p6
Caprinae Safaris Pakistan Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p7
Cady Mountain Warrior - Kevin Townsend, p9
Passover No More - Dave York, p21
Hunting Photography Part 1 - Craig Van Arsdale, p24
Cadiz Water Project Update - Don Priest, p26
Desert Bighorn Update - Page Prentice, p27
Horn Size Study, Part 3 - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, et. al., p29
Sheep Show Recap - Beverly J. Valdez, p32
Sheep Show Donald C. Martin Wins WSF Guide’s Oscar - Beverly J. Valdez, p32
Effects of Minerals on BHS, Part 1 - Carlos Gallinger, p35
2017
Q4 - December -
Cover - Jason Hairston, California Desert Ram, Orocopias 12 Years Old, Kika Worldwide Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Darryl Williams, p5
Two Women and a Desert Sheep In Mexico - Debi Ramsey Casey, p8
White Mountains Desert Bighorn - Chris Castello, p9
Role of Harvest: Part II - Vernon C. Bleich, Et. Al., p11
Desert Bighorns Capture and Release - Don Priest, p13
WSF Affairs Committee Goes to Washington - Kyle Meintzer, p14
Alaska Bison Hunt Story - Beverly Valdez, p24
Armenian Mouflon - Bob Keagy, p26
The Cadiz Water Project - Bob Keagy, p32
Cover - Jason Hairston, California Desert Ram, Orocopias 12 Years Old, Kika Worldwide Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Darryl Williams, p5
Two Women and a Desert Sheep In Mexico - Debi Ramsey Casey, p8
White Mountains Desert Bighorn - Chris Castello, p9
Role of Harvest: Part II - Vernon C. Bleich, Et. Al., p11
Desert Bighorns Capture and Release - Don Priest, p13
WSF Affairs Committee Goes to Washington - Kyle Meintzer, p14
Alaska Bison Hunt Story - Beverly Valdez, p24
Armenian Mouflon - Bob Keagy, p26
The Cadiz Water Project - Bob Keagy, p32
Q3 - September
Cover - John McGray, South Bristols, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Darryl Williams, p5
And Some Days the Bear Gets You - Kyle Meintzer, p6
My South Bristols Sheep Hunt - John McGray, p7
BC Black Bear Bonanza - Darryl Williams, p9
Lone Star Luck - Adam Casagrande, p12
Washington DC Legislative Fly In - Donald Priest, p18
Understanding Role of Harvest … on Horn Size - Tayler N. LaShan, et. al., p19
Chapter and Affiliate Meeting Report - Beverly Valdez, p30
Historical Indifference…Preparing for a Mountain Sheep Hunt - Dr. Ron Gabriel, p31
Cover - John McGray, South Bristols, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Darryl Williams, p5
And Some Days the Bear Gets You - Kyle Meintzer, p6
My South Bristols Sheep Hunt - John McGray, p7
BC Black Bear Bonanza - Darryl Williams, p9
Lone Star Luck - Adam Casagrande, p12
Washington DC Legislative Fly In - Donald Priest, p18
Understanding Role of Harvest … on Horn Size - Tayler N. LaShan, et. al., p19
Chapter and Affiliate Meeting Report - Beverly Valdez, p30
Historical Indifference…Preparing for a Mountain Sheep Hunt - Dr. Ron Gabriel, p31
Q2 - June
Cover - Travis Spidle, San Gorgonio Wilderness Mtn, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Saving the Best for Last - Devin DeValle, p6
Hunting Muskox with the Cup’igEskimo - Jon Kruger, p8
Cady Mountains Spot and Stalk Bighorn - Kenny Ford, p11
The Clipper Mountain Warrior - Mike Laws. p13
Annual Fundraiser Recap - Donald C. Martin, p22
Do Wildlife Water Developments Contribute to Interspecies Competition? - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p27
Cover - Travis Spidle, San Gorgonio Wilderness Mtn, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Saving the Best for Last - Devin DeValle, p6
Hunting Muskox with the Cup’igEskimo - Jon Kruger, p8
Cady Mountains Spot and Stalk Bighorn - Kenny Ford, p11
The Clipper Mountain Warrior - Mike Laws. p13
Annual Fundraiser Recap - Donald C. Martin, p22
Do Wildlife Water Developments Contribute to Interspecies Competition? - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p27
Q1 - March
Cover - Michelle Corder, 11+ year old ram, Marble / Clippers, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Monarchs and Badasses - Michelle Corder, p6
Big B - Jim Mcisaac, p10
2016 A Year in Review, p16
Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p18
California Bighorn Dreamin - Adam Casagrande, p20
2017 Sheep Show Recap - Kyle Meintzer, p24
Glassing Tips - Craig Van Arsdale, p28
Tule Elk of the Gabilan Mountains - Steve Hopkins, p29
Mountain Goat - Craig Van Arsdale, p30
Sindh Ibex, Pakistan - Jon Kruger, p32
Cover - Michelle Corder, 11+ year old ram, Marble / Clippers, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Monarchs and Badasses - Michelle Corder, p6
Big B - Jim Mcisaac, p10
2016 A Year in Review, p16
Annual Banquet Update - Donald C. Martin, p18
California Bighorn Dreamin - Adam Casagrande, p20
2017 Sheep Show Recap - Kyle Meintzer, p24
Glassing Tips - Craig Van Arsdale, p28
Tule Elk of the Gabilan Mountains - Steve Hopkins, p29
Mountain Goat - Craig Van Arsdale, p30
Sindh Ibex, Pakistan - Jon Kruger, p32
2016
Q4 - December
Cover - Dan Smith III California Bighorn Ram, Orocopias, Dry Creek Outfitters, November 2016 11 years old
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Ultima Thule Dall Sheep Adventure - Donald Patterson, p6
When ‘MaxPoints’ Wasn’t - Kyle Meintzer, p12
Dan Smith III California Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Cliff St. Martin, p14
Wilderness First Aid - Darryl Williams, p16
2017 Fundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p22
Pamir Marco Polo Adventure - Victor Macuso Jr., p23
A Life Changing Visit to the Sheep Show - Joe Torre, p24
Cover - Dan Smith III California Bighorn Ram, Orocopias, Dry Creek Outfitters, November 2016 11 years old
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Ultima Thule Dall Sheep Adventure - Donald Patterson, p6
When ‘MaxPoints’ Wasn’t - Kyle Meintzer, p12
Dan Smith III California Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Cliff St. Martin, p14
Wilderness First Aid - Darryl Williams, p16
2017 Fundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p22
Pamir Marco Polo Adventure - Victor Macuso Jr., p23
A Life Changing Visit to the Sheep Show - Joe Torre, p24
Q3 - September
Cover - Chad Davis, California Desert Bighorn, White Mountains, Over 11 years old, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My First Desert Bighorn Sheep - Chad Davis, p6
WSF Meeting Report - Kyle Meintzer, p15
Mojave Desert Bighorn Sheep Program - Paige Prentice, p17
Fundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p18
Hangay Argali - Mongolia - Larry Day, p20
Traveling Without A Firearm on a Hunt - Mike J. Borel, p22
Hunting in the Human Way - Carlos Gallinger, p23
What Drives Habitat Selection by Bighorn - Jeff Villepique, Ph.D., p26
Cover - Chad Davis, California Desert Bighorn, White Mountains, Over 11 years old, San Gorgonio Wilderness Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My First Desert Bighorn Sheep - Chad Davis, p6
WSF Meeting Report - Kyle Meintzer, p15
Mojave Desert Bighorn Sheep Program - Paige Prentice, p17
Fundraiser Update - Donald C. Martin, p18
Hangay Argali - Mongolia - Larry Day, p20
Traveling Without A Firearm on a Hunt - Mike J. Borel, p22
Hunting in the Human Way - Carlos Gallinger, p23
What Drives Habitat Selection by Bighorn - Jeff Villepique, Ph.D., p26
Q2 - June
Cover - Shanon Cabebe California Desert Bighorn 176 0/8” San Gorgonios Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Desert Sheep Hunt - Shanon Cabbie, p6
Dall Sheep Hunt - Bob Highfill, p8
Sometimes You Win and Sometimes - Joe Franzoia, p10
The Moment - Carlos Gallinger, p12
Romanian Black Bear Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p1 6
Dodging Disease During Recovery - Alexandra Few, Ph.D., p21
Fundraiser Photos - p25
Thoughts on Bighorn Sheep Population Viability - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p31
A Year In Review - Mike J. Borel, p33
Cover - Shanon Cabebe California Desert Bighorn 176 0/8” San Gorgonios Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
My Desert Sheep Hunt - Shanon Cabbie, p6
Dall Sheep Hunt - Bob Highfill, p8
Sometimes You Win and Sometimes - Joe Franzoia, p10
The Moment - Carlos Gallinger, p12
Romanian Black Bear Hunt - Bob Keagy, Distinguished Life Member, p1 6
Dodging Disease During Recovery - Alexandra Few, Ph.D., p21
Fundraiser Photos - p25
Thoughts on Bighorn Sheep Population Viability - Vernon C. Bleich, Ph.D., p31
A Year In Review - Mike J. Borel, p33
Q1 - March
Cover - Richard Retterath, California Desert Bighorn, Marble/Clipper Mtns, G&J Outdoors
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Quest for the Tule Elk - Bwana Bob DuHadaway, p6
Conservation and Hunting A Life Turning Point - Jake Franklin, p8
Dr. Garfinkel Gold Speaking at Annual Fundraiser - p9
My California Desert Sheep Hunt - Richard Retterath, p10
Surprise! Arizona Desert Sheep Hunt - Roger McCosker, Life Member, p13
Mexico Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Donald C. Martin for Shawn Wood, p16
Top of the World Rams - Tom Griffiths, Life Member, p17
Cover - Richard Retterath, California Desert Bighorn, Marble/Clipper Mtns, G&J Outdoors
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Donald C. Martin, p5
Quest for the Tule Elk - Bwana Bob DuHadaway, p6
Conservation and Hunting A Life Turning Point - Jake Franklin, p8
Dr. Garfinkel Gold Speaking at Annual Fundraiser - p9
My California Desert Sheep Hunt - Richard Retterath, p10
Surprise! Arizona Desert Sheep Hunt - Roger McCosker, Life Member, p13
Mexico Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt - Donald C. Martin for Shawn Wood, p16
Top of the World Rams - Tom Griffiths, Life Member, p17
2015
Q4 - December
Cover - Ram's In the Field
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Weekend on the Stewart Ranch with Arrow Five Outfitters - Ken Crother, p6
California Bighorn Hunt - Bob Keagy, p7
Sheep Summit XVIII - Mike J. Borel, p9
Greta’s Once in a Lifetime Hunt - George Houston, p10
Piute Mountain “FNAWS RAM” - Kyle Meintzer, p12
Roads, Routes, and Rams - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p13
Airlifting Bighorn Sheep Back Into Nevada’s National Parks - Laura Allen, p14
Supporting SCBS with Drinker Installation - Mike J. Borel, p16
Nevada Dream Desert Ram - Ben Gordon, p20
Photos from the Field - p24
Cover - Ram's In the Field
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Weekend on the Stewart Ranch with Arrow Five Outfitters - Ken Crother, p6
California Bighorn Hunt - Bob Keagy, p7
Sheep Summit XVIII - Mike J. Borel, p9
Greta’s Once in a Lifetime Hunt - George Houston, p10
Piute Mountain “FNAWS RAM” - Kyle Meintzer, p12
Roads, Routes, and Rams - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p13
Airlifting Bighorn Sheep Back Into Nevada’s National Parks - Laura Allen, p14
Supporting SCBS with Drinker Installation - Mike J. Borel, p16
Nevada Dream Desert Ram - Ben Gordon, p20
Photos from the Field - p24
Q3 - September
Cover - Bob Keagy, California Bighorn, British Columbia, Ashnola Guides - Outfitters
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
A Pakistan Journey - Ben Gordon, p6
2014 Dall Sheep Hunt - Butch Kuflak, p12
Unexpected and Unprepared, Part2 - John Ware, p13
A Hunt of a Lifetime - Russ Renner, p15
Homemade Pizza and Single Malt Scotch at 4:00am - Kyle Meintzer, p17
Respiratory Disease - Alexandra P. Few, PhD, p19
Photos from the Field - p22
Might Deer be the Source of Mites in Cushenbury Sheep? - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p26
Pneumonia Outbreak in the Mojave Desert - Daniella Dekelaita, p27
Cover - Bob Keagy, California Bighorn, British Columbia, Ashnola Guides - Outfitters
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
A Pakistan Journey - Ben Gordon, p6
2014 Dall Sheep Hunt - Butch Kuflak, p12
Unexpected and Unprepared, Part2 - John Ware, p13
A Hunt of a Lifetime - Russ Renner, p15
Homemade Pizza and Single Malt Scotch at 4:00am - Kyle Meintzer, p17
Respiratory Disease - Alexandra P. Few, PhD, p19
Photos from the Field - p22
Might Deer be the Source of Mites in Cushenbury Sheep? - Vernon C. Bleich, PhD, p26
Pneumonia Outbreak in the Mojave Desert - Daniella Dekelaita, p27
Q2 - June
Cover - Russ Renner, Desert Bighorn Ram, Clark / Kingstons, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Patience, Persistence, and Candy Bars - Lisa Griffiths, p6
Not a “Bad Hunt” in Asia - Donald C. Martin, p18
Photos from the Field - p23
A Hunt of a Lifetime - Jeremy and Brandon McDonald, p25
2014 in Review - p29
So You Want To Be a Sheep Hunter - Gary Lewis, p32
Cover - Russ Renner, Desert Bighorn Ram, Clark / Kingstons, Dry Creek Outfitters
From the Editor - Mike J. Borel, p3
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
Patience, Persistence, and Candy Bars - Lisa Griffiths, p6
Not a “Bad Hunt” in Asia - Donald C. Martin, p18
Photos from the Field - p23
A Hunt of a Lifetime - Jeremy and Brandon McDonald, p25
2014 in Review - p29
So You Want To Be a Sheep Hunter - Gary Lewis, p32
Q1 - March
Cover - Mike Carpintino, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Clipper Mountains, San Gorgonio Outfitters
Wanderings of a Sheep & Goat Hunter - Ben Gordon, p6
8-Day Ibex Hunt In Kyrgyzstan - Bob Keagy, p11
Elk Hunting in California – What a Wonderful Experience - Perry Smith, p13
Dall’s Sheep Hunt - Joel Franzoia, p19
Photos from the Field - p21
All the Best - Jake Franklin, p27
Unexpected & Unprepared: A Mountain Goat Story – Part 1 - John Ware, p28
Lightning Strikes Twice in Pacifica, California for Father and Son - John McGannon, p32
Cover - Mike Carpintino, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Clipper Mountains, San Gorgonio Outfitters
Wanderings of a Sheep & Goat Hunter - Ben Gordon, p6
8-Day Ibex Hunt In Kyrgyzstan - Bob Keagy, p11
Elk Hunting in California – What a Wonderful Experience - Perry Smith, p13
Dall’s Sheep Hunt - Joel Franzoia, p19
Photos from the Field - p21
All the Best - Jake Franklin, p27
Unexpected & Unprepared: A Mountain Goat Story – Part 1 - John Ware, p28
Lightning Strikes Twice in Pacifica, California for Father and Son - John McGannon, p32
2014
Q4 - December
Cover - Gary Rotta, Bristol Mountains Ram
Mojave Yucca - Carlos Gallinger, p6
Bighorn Sheep DiseaseWork - Dr. Sri, WSU, p8
Migrating Mural Complete - Jane Kim , p12
Soda Mountain Solar Project - p19
California Wild Sheep Summit XVI - Mike J. Borel , p21
California State Election Brief - Bill Gaines, Gaines & Associates, p22
Cover - Gary Rotta, Bristol Mountains Ram
Mojave Yucca - Carlos Gallinger, p6
Bighorn Sheep DiseaseWork - Dr. Sri, WSU, p8
Migrating Mural Complete - Jane Kim , p12
Soda Mountain Solar Project - p19
California Wild Sheep Summit XVI - Mike J. Borel , p21
California State Election Brief - Bill Gaines, Gaines & Associates, p22
Q3 - September
Cover - Jeff Chin, Desert Bighorn Ram
Houdini Stone’s Sheep - Adam Casagrande, p8
Comments on Management History - Vernon C. Bleich PhD, p13
Turkey Hunting in Nebraska - Vernon C. Bleich PhD, p19
2013 Ram from the Marble/Clippers - Jeff Chin, p20
Steep in the Floridas - Caden Casagrande, p26
Once-in-a-Lifetime Desert Bighorn - Sean Osmond, p28
47-YearGrandSlam - George Davis, p29
Cover - Jeff Chin, Desert Bighorn Ram
Houdini Stone’s Sheep - Adam Casagrande, p8
Comments on Management History - Vernon C. Bleich PhD, p13
Turkey Hunting in Nebraska - Vernon C. Bleich PhD, p19
2013 Ram from the Marble/Clippers - Jeff Chin, p20
Steep in the Floridas - Caden Casagrande, p26
Once-in-a-Lifetime Desert Bighorn - Sean Osmond, p28
47-YearGrandSlam - George Davis, p29
Q2 - June
Cover - Robert Charkowicz, largest ram taken by a member, Nick Simpson, tied for oldest ram taken by a member, Bob Ybright, tied for oldest ram taken by a member
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
2014 in Review - p6
South Bristol Ram Hunt - Gary Rotta, p7
Orocopia Sheep Hunt - Robert Charkowitz, p12
El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Desert Bighorn Hunt - Eduardo Negrete Franco, p27
Cover - Robert Charkowicz, largest ram taken by a member, Nick Simpson, tied for oldest ram taken by a member, Bob Ybright, tied for oldest ram taken by a member
President’s Message - Paul Brisso, p5
2014 in Review - p6
South Bristol Ram Hunt - Gary Rotta, p7
Orocopia Sheep Hunt - Robert Charkowitz, p12
El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Desert Bighorn Hunt - Eduardo Negrete Franco, p27
Q1 - March No newsletter Available
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