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, Pat Cummings
Vice President, Matt Blackburn
Treasurer, Michelle Mercer
Secretary, Jackie Ertel
BOARD MEMBERS >
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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
DONORS >
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
