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WHO WE ARE

The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn (FDB) started in Las Vegas in 1964 and is the world’s oldest wild sheep conservation group.  At that time there were fewer than 2,000 bighorn sheep in Nevada (from historic highs of 30,000).  Now there are approximately 14,000 bighorn sheep in the state…more than any other in the lower 48.


Through volunteer and financial support the Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn provides life-saving water projects in remote locations throughout Southern Nevada to sustain the Desert Bighorn and 67 other species. The total capacity of these developments exceeds 900,000 gallons of water for wildlife through 100% volunteer efforts.  The FDB is a non-profit organization with no paid staff members. We are seeking partners that can provide material or financial support needed to maintain the existing projects and help build more projects. Your support will help to put more sheep on our mountains and sustain all desert wildlife.

WHAT WE DO

100% Volunteer Services.

Through 100% volunteer services, the FDB organizes manpower, materials, equipment and time for the betterment of Nevada’s state animal and other wildlife species. Working with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the FDB helps with ‘trap and transplants’, migration studies and of course water development projects.  These projects, better known as “guzzlers” require maintenance and periodic inspections.  FDB programs such as “Adopt a Guzzler” engage members and volunteers to assist with the upkeep of these projects.  Each year, the FDB has numerous projects, which include the building of new water guzzlers.

OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

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President, Pat Cummings

Vice President, Matt Blackburn

Treasurer, Michelle Mercer

Secretary, Jackie Ertel

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Cindy Alexander

Andrew Baca

Clint Bentley

Don Nash

Michael Polish

Brandon Salinas

Zeke Stanton

Angelo Tiberti

Honorary Lifetime, Eddie Pribyl

SPONSORS & DONORS

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Action Whitewater Adventures

Bill Halvorsen

FDB Board of Directors

Bob & Claudette Omiecnski

Bobby Fowler

Brett & Maureen Jefferson

Butler Bag

Canyon Coolers

Cindy & Clint Bentley

Craig & Lynda Stevenson

D & S Import Express

Donna Jenkin

Dunton Ranch

Epic Outdoor

Gary Collinsworth

GoHunt

Impact Archery

Jelindo Tiberti II

Joe & Michelle Mercer

John Mull’s Meats

John Wasserburger

Julie Campbell

Kenetrek

Kings Camo/Ryan Foutz

Leica Optics-John Bedlion

Nevada Department of Wildlife

New Frontier Armory

Old Wolf Taxidermy

Outdoorsman’s

Paul & Mary Dixon

Paul Valentine

Racks Bar & Grill

RAMM Corp.

RC Farms

Red Star Fence Company

Riverside Resort – Laughlin

Sitka Gear

South Point Hotel Casino

Southern Wine & Spirits

Sportsworld – Ely

Treasure Island

Two Bitch Bourbon

Wayne Bliss

WHIN

Wild Sheep Foundation

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PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION

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