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Sheep Fever

Gray N. Thornton, Keith Balfourd

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused outdoor sports and conservation podcast covering wild sheep, hunting heritage, wildlife management, hunting policy, and the role of hunters in conservation, with recurring guests from government agencies, conservation organizations, advocacy groups, and hunting leadership. Credible pitches include wildlife biologists, conservation executives, hunting-policy specialists, rural affairs advocates, and senior leaders from hunting or land-management organizations; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial subject-matter expertise and organizational authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 107

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@wildsheepfoundation.org

sheepfeverpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Gray N. Thornton - Wild sheep conservation and hunting-community leader who co-hosts the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation.

Keith Balfourd - Wild sheep conservation and hunting-community representative who co-hosts the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders, government or agency executives, conservation biologists, hunting-policy specialists, legislative advocates, and executives of hunting or wildlife organizations with direct expertise in wild sheep, sustainable use, wildlife management, or hunting culture.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of conservation, hunting, wildlife, or land-management organizations, Responsibility for hunting, fishing, wildlife, or human-wildlife policy, Professional expertise in conservation biology or wild sheep management, Executive or senior policy roles in national or international hunting organizations, Direct involvement in legislation, advocacy, or major conservation initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Bill Jex - The Process, Priorities, And Expected Outcomes Of The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Conservation Vision 2030.

Kurt Alt - The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Conservation Vision 2030 And Cooperative Wild Sheep Conservation Efforts.

Kevin Hurley - The Development And Intended Impact Of The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Conservation Vision 2030.

Corey Mason - The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Conservation Vision 2030 And Priorities For Wild Sheep Conservation And Enhancement.

Kyle Stelter - The Wild Sheep Foundation’s Strategic Priorities, Organizational Future, Partnerships, And Next 50 Years Of Conservation.

Recent Topics

Sports, Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management, Hunting Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sheep Fever
:

EP105 Native American Wildlife Management – Austin Smith, Jr

October 28, 2026

As part of WSF's expanding partnerships with Tribal Nations, Sheep Fever co-host Gray Thornton visits with Austin Smith Jr., General Manager of the Natural Resources Branch at the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Oregon. With over 15 years of experience in wildlife biology and natural resource management, he manages intergovernmental projects that support the Tribe's land, water, and wildlife goals, including their wild sheep programs. A former U.S. Marine and Oregon State University gr...

EP104 CIC - Arno Wimpffen & Kurt Alt

October 14, 2026

The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC currently represents 27 government bodies and has a membership of over 1,800 individuals. Today, the CIC is active in more than 80 countries. CIC's Mission is "To promote and support the conservation of wildlife and relat...

EP103 - Special Edition of Sheep Fever. Board Candidates for Fall 2026 Elections

September 30, 2026

In this episode of Sheep Fever, WSF President & CEO and Sheep Fever co-host Gray Thornton interviews the seven candidates running in the Wild Sheep Foundation's fall 2026 Board of Directors Elections. The intent is to help our membership better know each candidate so they can make an informed vote.  The candidates are presented in the podcast in alpha order by last name.   They are:  Jacobo Artee (Sonora, MX) 01:42 Clint Bentley (NV) 20:45 Sam Cunningham (TX) 27:25 ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Sheep Fever
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How do I get in touch with Sheep Fever?

Sheep Fever is hosted by Gray N. Thornton and Keith Balfourd. Its publicly listed emails are info@wildsheepfoundation.org and sheepfeverpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sheep Fever?

The publicly listed emails for Sheep Fever: info@wildsheepfoundation.org and sheepfeverpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Sheep Fever have?

Podseeker estimates Sheep Fever reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sheep Fever?

Sheep Fever typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leaders, government or agency executives, conservation biologists, hunting-policy specialists, legislative advocates, and executives of hunting or wildlife organizations with direct expertise in wild sheep, sustainable use, wildlife management, or hunting culture. Common among recent guests: Leadership of conservation, hunting, wildlife, or land-management organizations; Responsibility for hunting, fishing, wildlife, or human-wildlife policy; Professional expertise in conservation biology or wild sheep management. Recent guests include Bill Jex, Kurt Alt, and Kevin Hurley.

How hard is it to get booked on Sheep Fever?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Sheep Fever cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management, and Hunting Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

info@wildsheepfoundation.org

sheepfeverpodcast@gmail.com

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