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.

Resilience in the Rocks captures the Texas Bighorn Society's historic effort to translocate desert bighorn sheep from Elephant Mountain to Franklin Mountains State Park, creating a second disease-free herd critical for the species' future. Supported by Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Tech University, Tango82 Aviation, and the Wild Sheep Foundation, this project marks a pivotal moment for conservation in Texas.

Discover the critical efforts to save North America’s wild sheep from devastating threats like Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae and habitat loss. Learn how conservation organizations and hunter funding play vital roles in preserving these iconic animals and their ecosystems.