This story “Cliffhanger Ram,” appeared in the August 1990 issue of Outdoor Life. The ledge threading across the face of the cliff had become so narrow that I couldn’t bring one leg around the other to ...

This story, “Bachelor Bighorns,” appeared in the July 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. FROM MY PERCH on the rocky ledge I could glass some of the cactus-studded terrain while I caught my breath. I had just ...

When we decided to outfit our own sheep hunt, we failed to allow for a blind chimney and an ornery horse named Bird. But I ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...

A bacterial infection that started killing bighorn sheep in Baker County about five years ago is still circulating, but the latest evidence suggests that the outbreak could be waning. The long-term ...

Herding sheep is generally a responsibility reserved for farmers and sheepdogs. Occasionally, a piglet might fill in. But a ram? During an annual “sheep parade,” sheepherding duties were indeed ...

Their Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo, along with the Wild Sheep Ram Awards, will take place from Feb. 26 to 28 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. First up on Thursday ...

A major expo ran this weekend in Penticton, with an aim to raise awareness and support for the region's wild sheep. Thousands of people came out for the annual Salute to Conservation and Mountain ...