Grants in Aid
Since its inception in 1990, the Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, through the hard work of the board and the support of our donors, members, guests, and sheep hunters around the world, we accomplished some amazing things.
GIA & Projects
Supporting Conservation Across North America
Not only did we hold the first and second Wyoming Governors Bighorn Tag raffles, but we also broke the chapter fundraising record by selling out and raising $200,000 for Sheep in Wyoming two years running! What’s more, this tag raised $305,000 at national just a few weeks later! Huge win for Wild Sheep!
How We Do It
Giving Back to Conservation
With the generous support of our members, this past year we were able to meet the milestone of $4 million in Grants-In-Aid, allowing us to provide financial support to the many amazing organizations listed below.
Arizona Desert Bighorn Society
For the Arizona Desert Bighorn Society, we donated $10,000 to build a solar powered pipeline system to provide water storage for eight drinkers and 2 solar panel arrays.
Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation
The Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation received $25,000 for it’s wild sheep water project.
Alaska Professional Hunters Association
Alaska Professional Hunters was given $15,000 to provide young individuals with a safe and educational introduction to firearm handling, as well as a meaningful connection to their hunting heritage.
Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation
Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation ($5000) received the second donation of a three-year commitment of funds for helicopter and crew to net gun Bighorns for capture and collaring of the North Beaverhead Herd.
Some of the members and board members of the ECWSF were able to attend this event for a once in a lifetime experience. If you are interested in participating yourself, we will havethe opportunity again as one of our available auction items at the ECWSF Expo in 2026.
Guide Outfitters Association of British Colombia
British Columbia received their second $5000 donation of a three-year commitment to provide assistance with their ungulate enhancement programs.
Keystone Elk Country Alliance
We continued our strong partnership with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance and provided $5500 for them to continue to create educational experiences for youth specific to the Elk population in Pennsylvania and beyond and have done the same with National Bighorn Center, providing $25,000 to support and enhance education programs enabling the reaching of a broader audience.
Camp Freedom
And of course, locally, we have been able to donate to both Camp Freedom and Building Bridges, who provide equine therapy for our veterans as well as to donate to Sportsman’s Alliance and Conservation Force which are hunting advocacy groups who understand the connection between hunting and conservation.
2026 Hunting & Outdoor Expo
We Look Forward to Seeing you in Lancaster, PA!
The Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation is excited to have our 2026 Hunting and Outdoor Expo once again! Based on the success of this past year and the positive feedback from our members and vendors, our Expo will remain at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort & Convention Center in Lancaster County, PA. Of course, admission is still FREE! We have lots of new and exciting events and donations for our 35th Annual Hunting and Outdoor Expo!
ECWSF
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We shall support efforts in conservation, education, and research in the cause of not only wild sheep, but all wildlife and its habitat, preserving its viability for the enjoyment of future generations.
Mailing Address
Bill Carter - Office Manager
145 Hughes Drive
Altoona, PA 16601
Physical Address
Bill Carter - Office Manager
145 Hughes Drive
Altoona, PA 16601