Bozeman, Montana – The Wild Sheep Foundation's (WSF) Corey Mason has been appointed to the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Agriculture (DOA) Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council. Mason serves as WSF Executive Vice President of Conservation and Chief Operations Officer.
Reestablished under the Trump Administration, this federal advisory council provides recommendations to the federal government through the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting and shooting sports, partnerships, and public access to hunting and shooting opportunities.
"Hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts have a long history of supporting wildlife conservation and responsible stewardship of our lands and waters," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. "This Council brings their experience directly to the table as we work to expand access, strengthen conservation and ensure America's hunting and outdoor traditions continue for generations to come."
"I am appreciative of the appointment to represent the interest of hunters engaged in domestic and international hunting and conservation" said, WSF's Corey Mason. "We are grateful for the Administration and DOI and DOA's leadership in reestablishing the council and seeking input on wildlife conservation, encouraging partnerships and collaboration, and increasing public access to hunting and shooting sports opportunities."
"Americans have a long and storied history tied to supporting our nation's beautiful outdoors. By hearing directly from the hunters and sportsmen who spend their time in nature, we can better direct federal resources and policies to ensure responsible stewardship of our nation's forests," said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins. "These incredible men and women who have agreed to serve on the council will serve as valuable resource as we work to Make America Beautiful Again."
The complete list of appointees can be found on the DOI website.
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF), based in Bozeman, Mont., was founded in 1977 by sportsmen and other wild sheep conservationists. WSF is the premier advocate for wild sheep, having raised and expended more than $145 million, positively impacting these species through population and habitat enhancements, research and education, and conservation advocacy programs in North America, Europe, and Asia to "Put and Keep Wild Sheep On the Mountain"®. In North America, these and other efforts have increased bighorn sheep populations from historic lows in the 1950s-60s of 25,000 to more than 85,000 today. WSF has a membership of more than 11,000 worldwide. www.wildsheepfoundation.org.