JACKSON— The public is invited to a free community event focused on the conservation and management of bighorn sheep. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation are co-hosting “Managing for Resilience: Bighorn Sheep Film and Forum”  on May 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Jackson. No tickets are needed. 

This special event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at wildlife management through a film screening and face-to-face discussion with experts. The evening aims to foster a dialogue about how management tools, including hunting and targeted ewe harvest, are vital for keeping bighorn sheep populations healthy and resilient against disease.

The evening features:

• Welcome reception with complimentary empanadas and churros from Snake River Roasting Company. A cash bar will also be available. 
• A screening of the new short film, “Carrying Capacity: The Hunt for Resilience,” which explores the challenges and management of the Jackson and Ferris-Seminoe bighorn sheep herds.
• A presentation by local Game and Fish Wildlife Biologist Aly Courtemanch on the status of the Jackson Bighorn Sheep Herd.

• Panel discussion and Q&A with local biologists, wildlife disease specialists, a bighorn sheep hunter, a representative from the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and the film’s director.

   

Whether you're a long-time hunter or simply care about Wyoming’s wildlife, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and be part of the conversation. 

This event is made possible through the generous contributions of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation and the WYldlife Fund.