Many of the wild sheep conservationists of today picked up their interest in bighorn sheep by reading magazines like Sports Afield where outdoor writing icons like Jack O’Connor would write about their adventures in the mountains.
Is there anything similar today that can create a new generation of wild sheep conservationists? Learn about a place that fits the bill by watching this new mini-documentary “Discovering Bighorns”.
Chester Moore begins a search to find an educational facility that inspires young people to take up the cause of wild sheep conservation. He finds it in the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois, WY. Find out about the center’s community outreach and national impact on bighorn sheep and other mountain ungulates. And get a glimpse of the Higher Calling Wildlife® outreach and it’s visit to Yellowstone. Filmed by Paul Fuzinski and Seth Gieb. Edited by Paul Fuzinski of aptitutdeoutdoors.com Produced, Written & Narrated by Chester Moore.
The National Bighorn Sheep Center, located in Dubois, Wyoming, is a premier destination dedicated to the education, conservation, and celebration of bighorns and their habitats. Nestled near the Wind River Mountains and the Absaroka Range, the center offers an engaging experience for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.
Visitors can explore interactive exhibits showcasing the biology, ecology, and fascinating behaviors of these majestic creatures. The center also emphasizes the importance of habitat preservation and the challenges bighorn sheep face, including disease, predation, and human activity.
Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in guided wildlife tours to observe herds in their natural environment, with the nearby Whiskey Mountain home to one of the largest wintering populations of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
A hub for education and community engagement, the National Bighorn Sheep Center connects visitors with the natural world, fostering a deeper appreciation for bighorns, wildlife and conservation efforts.