The Utah Wild Sheep Foundation (UWSF) is gearing up for its 33rd annual banquet, a marquee event in the conservation calendar, set to unfold on March 23, 2024, at the Utah State Fair Park. This eagerly anticipated event not only serves as a critical fundraiser for the UWSF but also as a gathering point for conservationists, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts committed to the preservation and enhancement of wild sheep populations across Utah and beyond.
Utah Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet Details
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: Doors open at 5:00 & Social Hour, 6:00 Dinner
Location: The Grand Building at the Utah State Fair Park
155 North 1000 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
About the Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet
The Utah Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet is an annual event hosted by the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation. It is the highest conservation support-generating event Utah WSF puts forth each year and is a huge driver of the conservation efforts the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation is able to support in the state.
Each year, the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet draws attention for its exclusive auctioned hunts, and is the best opportunity to draw a sheep tag. These aren’t just any hunts; they include at least five sheep hunts, alongside other prized opportunities for mountain goat, elk, turkey hunts, and adventures in far-flung locales such as Alaska, Africa, Argentina, and Mexico.
However, the UWSF banquet is more than just a hunting draw; it’s a celebration of conservation efforts and the camaraderie that binds the hunting and outdoor communities. With seating capped at 475 to maintain an intimate and engaging atmosphere, tickets are highly sought after and known to sell out quickly.
The event’s success is crucial for funding the UWSF’s conservation projects, which include habitat restoration, research, and the management of diseases that threaten wild sheep populations. It’s a testament to the foundation’s commitment to ensuring that future generations can enjoy the majesty of these animals in their natural habitats.
AUCTION TAGS
Hunt #1 – Statewide Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Anyone can bid)
Hunt #2 – Fillmore, Oak Creek Early California Bighorn Sheep (Anyone can bid)
Hunt #3 – Kaiparowitz West Desert Bighorn Sheep (Anyone can bid)
Hunt #4 – San Rafael South Desert Bighorn Sheep (Anyone can Bid)
DRAWING TAGS
Hunt #1 – Arctic Red River Outfitters NWT Call Sheep 2025/2026
ADDITIONAL AUCTION HUNTS
Turkey, Wolf, Aerial Coyote, Mountain Lion, Black Bear, Mexico, Argentina and South Africa Hunts.
General door prize, Life Member door prize, and Corporate Table prize will also be drawn!
Join us at the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet
Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with excitement, good food, great company–and, of course, the anticipation of drawing these highly coveted sheep tags. Beyond the hunts, the banquet offers a chance to connect with fellow conservationists, share stories, and reinforce a collective commitment to wildlife preservation.
The UWSF annual banquet is not just an event; it’s a conservation effort, bringing together a community dedicated to the stewardship of the natural world. It represents a vital link between conservation initiatives and the support of the hunting and outdoor communities. For those passionate about wildlife conservation and hunting, this event represents an opportunity to contribute to a cause that ensures the survival and flourishing of wild sheep populations for years to come.
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