Once in a Lifetime California Bighorn Sheep Hunt

After being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, young hunter Cade McKinley was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue a California bighorn sheep along Oregon’s John Day River through a special youth permit made possible by a partnership between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, landowner Blake Philippi, and the Wild Sheep Foundation. This powerful story highlights the resilience of a young hunter and the strength of the wild sheep conservation community as they rally together to create hope, healing, and unforgettable memories in the mountains.