WFSA Alberta - Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta

WSFA Alberta
Mission Statement
“To promote and enhance increasing populations of
indigenous wild sheep in Alberta through the funding of
programs that support responsible wildlife
management, conservation education, youth involvement
and the preservation of our hunting heritage.”
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta
Box 2639
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
T4T 1L6
(403) 845-5544
www.wsfab.org
April 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
We would like to introduce you to the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta (formerly the Foundation for North
American Wild Sheep – FNAWS) and present to you the WSF Alberta portfolio that provides detail on
our chapter, specific projects we are funding
and some of the future wildlife and habitat programs we are considering.
WSF Alberta was formed by concerned sportsmen/women and conservationists with a mission “To
promote and enhance increasing populations of indigenous wild sheep in Alberta through the funding of
programs that support responsible wildlife management, conservation education, youth involvement and
the preservation of our hunting heritage.”
Like the founders of the Wild Sheep Foundation, the Alberta chapter founders and members are
concerned about ensuring the future of wildlife in Alberta.
WSF Alberta formed in 1999 and since then has grown to include a membership of approximately 700
individuals. Twelve volunteer directors and four executive directors manage the organization, coordinate
project participation, publish quarterly newsletters,
organize the annual general meeting and fundraising and work hard toward building WSF Alberta into a
progressive and respected wildlife conservation organization. An affiliate chapter operates in Edson,
Alberta.
WSF Alberta believes that by working with biologists, wildlife managers, enforcement agencies,
corporations and other conservation organizations we can safeguard and enhance wildlife populations for
the enjoyment of all Albertans. While our target species is Bighorn sheep, the management of populations
and habitat often overlap with other species, so we do fund and sponsor a variety of wildlife projects.
With more than 10 years experience in project funding reviews / participation and for accountability to
our membership and supporters, we have developed a formal process of project funding application
review and annual budgeting. Our policy when funding projects is to provide support through direct
participation and to direct funds to the suppliers rather than to government or education agencies. This
way we are ensured all the funds go directly towards the projects and to the people and businesses that
support us and our communities, and avoid the administration fees (often 20%) associated with
government or educational administrated project.
We are presently funding several programs that target Bighorn Sheep enhancements and include other
wildlife valuable to Albertans. Up to June 2011 funding includes the Central Eastern Slopes Wolf &
Cougar Studies (U of A), an ungulate winter range restorations project – Eastern Slopes (ACA), Willmore
Wilderness Wolverine Abundance Study (Alberta Research Council), Youth and first time Hunter
Mentorship (HFTF),
Biological Sciences Scholarships (Edson), and are in the process of working with Alberta Sustainable
Resources to organize further Bighorn sheep transplants from Cadomin to other mountain ranges in the
south ease slopes area. We support wildlife and conservation education programs for youth by organizing
and running our own Youth Hunter Sheep Camp. Our annual camp is typically attended by 35 to 40 youth
and provides training in hunting, survival, horsemanship, orienteering, backpacking and other sheep
hunting related activities.
With continued downsizing of government agencies, more onus is being placed on conservation
organizations to initiate, manage and fund wildlife and habitat enhancement programs. WSF Alberta is
committed to being included and involved in programs that work toward their mission statement.
This is where you and your business can play an important role in the success of WSFA and wildlife
conservation in Alberta. There are several opportunities to contribute to this goal. Monetary and/or
merchandise donations help support our annual fundraising banquet (next banquet is (March 29 2014). If
you or your corporation is interested in assisting in funding a particular project, we have and continue to
work as funding coordinators for such programs. Individuals and/or corporations are recognized for their
contributions through media releases, newsletter and website articles, project signage and public
awareness and education presentations. We are asking that you please take the time to review the portfolio
and consider working with us in supporting wildlife conservation in Alberta. The following funding
summary includes updated information to April 2013, and provides a picture of commitments of WSF
Alberta.
On behalf of the directors and members of WSF Alberta,
we would like to thank you for your time and consideration.
“Together we can ensure the Future of Wildlife”
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
PLATINUM
$10,000
8 PERSON TABLE,
YOUTH RIFLE & CASE,
WILD SHEEP JACKET &
PRINT
GOLD
$7,500
8 PERSON TABLE,
YOUTH SHOTGUN & PRINT
SILVER
$5,000
8 PERSON TABLE & PRINT
BRONZE
$2,500
8 PERSON TABLE
ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS WILL RECEIVE A PLAQUE AND BE RECOGNIZED
ON LOCAL RADIO ALONG WITH ADVERTIZING AT BANQUET
YOUTH RIFLE & YOUTH SHOTGUN TO BE LIVE AUCTIONED
AT BANQUET ON SPONSORS BEHALF
OFFICIAL TAX RECEIPT WILL BE PROVIDED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
WWW.WSFAB.ORG
SUMMARY OF PROJECT FUNDING
(To 2013)
WSF – AB has funded the following projects
Yarrow – Castle Bighorn Sheep Study – ACA
$16,000
Cardinal River Enforcement Plan
$10,000
Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation
$22,500
Northern Alberta Black Bear Study (In cooperation with the U of A)
$4,000
Dall Sheep Parasite Study – NWT
$4,000
Bighorn Sheep Forensic DNA Projects – ASRD
$5,000
Ungulate Winter Range Enhancement Projects (In cooperation with the ACA)
$30,250
Cadomin/Ram Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Transplant (12 animals) – SRD/FNAWS
$5,533.58
Central East Slopes Wolf Study – U of A
$49,500
Central East Slopes Cougar Study – U of A
$10,500
Youth Hunter Sheep Camps – FNAWS AB
$ 54,400
Mountain Goat/ sheep surveys (WMU 408)
$3,500
Ungulate Enhancement Projects (Sundre/Rocky, etc)
$51,500
Edson Youth Wildlife Management – AAE
$8,200
Edson Biological Sciences Scholarship
$2,000
Wilmore Wolverine Abundance Study-A.R.C
$5,000
Ungulate Enhancement (Wolf Management)
$12,000
Washington State Disease Study (Domestic vs. Wild)
$12,000
Sheep River Disease Study (Dr. K. Ruckstuh)
$16,000
Cadomin Grizzly Study (U of A)
$4,500
Willmore Anecdotal Grizzly Study
$5,000
Multiagency Sheep Regulation review and Man. update seminar
$1,500
Sheep Habitat Range Enhancement
$5,270
Aerial Sheep Surveys
MSL)
$44,600 (WSFA &
Northern Youth Mentorship Program
$10,000
Youth Hunter Sheep Camp
MSL)
$19,500 (WSFA &
Youth Hunt
$4,000
Sheep Habitat Range Enhancement (Weather Permitting)
$43,865
Sheep Reg. and Management Update Seminar
$7,500
Ecological Resiliency & Bighorn Sheep Study (AB Gov./U of A)
$30,000
Bighorn Sheep Enhancement (Timberline Guiding)
$16,000
Badlands Bighorns Feasibility Study (Borealis Wildlife Services ltd.)
$17,567.55 (MSL)
Total Funding To Date
$431,921.13