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 12,000 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 860,000 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, Matthew Blackburn
Vice President, Michelle Mercer
Treasurer, Phillip Luchetta
Secretary, Jackie Ertel
BOARD MEMBERS >
Past President, Brett Jefferson
Cindy Bentley
Clint Bentley
Ron Lurie
Bill Halvorsen
Joe Mercer
Carolyn Blackburn
James Bradshaw
Honorary Lifetime, Eddie Pribyl
SPONSORS & DONORS
DONORS >
ABC Garage Door
Action Whitewater Adventures
American Casino Entertainment
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder & Decatur
Barry and Michelle McCurdy
Big Cottonwood Game Ranch
Big Horn Olive Oil Company
Bighorn Tours
Bill Halvorsen
Board of Directors
Bob & Claudette Omiecnski
Bobby Fowler
Brett & Micki Jefferson
Butler Bag
Canyon Coolers
Chip Rougeaux
Chris Klineburger
Cindy & Clint Bentley
Craig & Lynda Stevenson
D & S Import Express
Deadeye Outfitters
Debbie Pingul
Dennis Allen
Donna J
Dr. Louis Mortillaro
Dunton Ranch
Epic Outdoor
Garvin Family
Gary Collinsworth
Golden Bear Outfitting
Granby Guides & Outfitters
Horseshoe Creek Outfitters
Ibama Safaris
Impact Archery
Jelindo Tiberti II
Jim Chaisson Sr.
Joe & Michelle Mercer
John Mull’s Meats
John Wasserburger
Julie Campbell
Kenetrek
Kings Camo/Ryan Foutz
Los Prados Golf & Country Club
Mike Guerra
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Nevada Muleys
Nevada Record Book Commission
New Frontier Armory
ODS Limo
Old Wolf Taxidermy
Outdoorsman’s
Pat Spurlock
Paul & Mary Dixon
Paul Valentine
Phil Luchetta
Pioneer Saloon
Plano Molding Company
Pro Gun Club
Racks Bar & Grill
RAMM Corp.
RC Farms
Red Star Fence Company
Riverside Resort – Laughlin
Ron Lurie
Serta Mattress
Sitka Gear
South Point Hotel Casino
Southern Wine & Spirits
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Sportsworld – Ely
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino
Sundance Helicopter
Treasure Island
Tri State Surveying
Two Bitch Bourbon
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Wayne Bliss
Werner Family Taxidermy
WHIN
Wild Sheep Foundation
Woody and Trish Wood
PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION
