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
OFFICERS >
President, Clint Bentley
Vice President, Gary Collingsworth
Treasurer, Brett Jefferson
Secretary, Jackie Ertel
BOARD MEMBERS >
Cindy Bentley
Pat Cummings
Art Daniels
Bill Halvorsen
Michelle Mercer
Don Nash
Clay Richmond
Angelo Tiberti
Honorary Lifetime, Eddie Pribyl
SPONSORS & DONORS
DONORS >
ABC Garage Door
Action Whitewater Adventures
American Casino Entertainment
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder & Decatur
Barry and Michelle McCurdy
Big Horn Olive Oil Company
Bighorn Tours
Bill Halvorsen
FDB Board of Directors
Bob & Claudette Omiecnski
Bobby Fowler
Brett & Micki Jefferson
Butler Bag
Canyon Coolers
Chris Klineburger
Cindy & Clint Bentley
Craig & Lynda Stevenson
D & S Import Express
Deadeye Outfitters
Dennis Allen
Donna J
Dr. Louis Mortillaro
Dunton Ranch
Epic Outdoor
Garvin Family
Gary Collinsworth
GoHunt
Golden Bear Outfitting
Granby Guides & Outfitters
Horseshoe Creek Outfitters
Impact Archery
Jelindo Tiberti II
Jim Chaisson Sr.
Joe & Michelle Mercer
John Mull’s Meats
John Wasserburger
Julie Campbell
Kenetrek
Kings Camo/Ryan Foutz
Leica Optics-John Bedlion
Linda Smith
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Nevada Muleys
Nevada Record Book Commission
New Frontier Armory
Old Wolf Taxidermy
Outdoorsman’s
Pat Spurlock
Paul & Mary Dixon
Paul Valentine
Phil Luchetta
Pioneer Saloon
Plano Molding Company
Pro Gun Club
Racks Bar & Grill
RAMM Corp.
RC Farms
Red Star Fence Company
Riverside Resort – Laughlin
Ron Lurie
Serta Mattress
Sitka Gear
South Point Hotel Casino
Southern Wine & Spirits
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Sportsworld – Ely
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino
Sundance Helicopter
Treasure Island
Tri State Surveying
Two Bitch Bourbon
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Wayne Bliss
WHIN
Wild Sheep Foundation
Woody and Trish Wood
PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION
