CHALLENGE COINS

WSF’s Legacy Society recognizes individuals, families and foundations making testamentary bequests or contributions of major gifts, gift annuities or other charitable-giving instruments. Since inception of the Ensuring the Future of Wild Sheep (ETFOWS) campaign, 45 Legacy Society members have been recognized through WSF’s Legacy Society for contributions or pledges of future gifts.

Tom Grimes

Eric & Sue Hansen

Lanny Rominger

Louis & Pauline Rupp

Lee & Penny Anderson

Jack, Jr. & Cindy Atcheson

Derek W.O. Berry

Mike Borel

Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

David W. Campbell

Rick & Heather Carosone

Dr. Robert W. & Cynthia Cassell

David & Sona Combs

Monty & Becky Davis

Howard & Mary Deters

Doug & Patty Dreeszen

Buddy DuVall

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Robert & Arlene Hanson

Dr. Paul F. & Kathy J. Havey

John R. & Mary Ann Justus

Blair A. & Victoria M. Kenewell

Robert M. Martin, Jr.

Robert and Lisa Mays

Roger McCosker

Kyle & Joanne Meintzer

Chuck Middleton

David Mode

Brad R. Plaga

Robert L. & J.P. Puette

Kevin & Janine Rinke

SCI Foundation - Hunter Legacy Fund (HLF-100)

Roger Segebrecht

Kasie and Jason Sheridan

Tim & Roxane Shinabarger

Steve & Sue Skold

Curt & Marcia Thompson

Gray & Renée Thornton

Jim Travis

Tim & Ruth Van Der Weide

The Estate of Robert B. Johnson

Zachary Walton

Wayne W. Webber

The William H. Donner Foundation, Inc

New Beginnings Campaign was the FNAWS Capital Endowment Campaign conducted 1998-2003.

Gregg Alan Eriksmoen

Gregg Alan Eriksmoen, 76, of Fargo, ND passed away December 1, 2021, at Bethany on University from cancer. Gregg was born September 5, 1945, in Crosby, ND to Agnes (Olson) and Anker (Eric) Eriksmoen. He graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1963 and attended college at the University of Idaho and NDSU. He graduated with a business degree from NDSU, one step in front of his older brother. Gregg loved to hunt, fish, and ski. He spent two summers working and fishing in Alaska during college. He worked for the Cork n Cleaver and was selected as the manager to open the new Cork in Minneapolis but grew tired of the 18 hour days. One of the regulars was a taxidermist who suggested that Gregg come and work for him, which he did for five years. During an outing near the Apple River, he found a black lab that was covered with ticks and near death. After removing the ticks, the dog recovered and Gregg named him Apple, the first of five black labs.

In 1977 he opened a shop in Fargo. After spending years in the traffic in Minneapolis, he wanted to know when the rush hour was in Fargo, so he could avoid the traffic. Gregg was successful as a taxidermist, allowing him many opportunities to hunt and fish. He once went on an unsuccessful sheep hunt in Alaska. When asked

He spent seven summers at Great Bear Lodge on Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada. He would measure and clean trophy lake trout for clients of the lodge, allowing them to take the filets home. During the winter he would mount the fish and send them to the clients. He became friends with a taxidermist in Bismarck and they traded expertise with different types of mounts. Gregg later closed his shop in Fargo and commuted to Bismarck to work in his friend’s shop. He had the opportunity to work on all types of big game and was truly an artist. An example of his work is the buffalo at Bonanzaville in West Fargo.

He loved to play softball. If any of his teammates want to know their lifetime stats, Gregg kept a record. His attention to detail was one of his assets.

He found he had prostate cancer in about 2005 and had the cancer successfully removed. After recovering, he figured he should take a break and moved to Big Sky, Montana to ski for the winter, working at the “ski lock-up” in front of the main lodge.

When he retired, he enjoyed summers at the family cottage on Pelican Lake. He also took up working on the restoration of British sports cars with his younger brother and friends, having breakfast nearly every Saturday morning with the “British Iron Society” at the Fry’n Pan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five black labs (Apple, Jack, Jackie, Hannah and Tunta). No spouse or children in this story. He is survived by his older brother Kurt, California; younger brother Neal (Karen), Fargo; and younger sister Thora (Sapa), Mound, MN; three nieces, one nephew, four grandnieces, and three grandnephews. He was known to them as Uncle Doodah because when his nieces were young, he would sing “Camptown ladies sing this song” and they would respond “Doodah, Doodah.” WS wrangler working for Alex Davis in the Aishihik area of Yukon.

By age 18 he was guiding and was still guiding 40 years later in 1998.

Skookum Smith

Skookum was born “on the land” Feb 2, 1940, in the Mount Nansen area of the Yukon.

He grew up in a very traditional life, living on the land hunting, fishing, and trapping. Skookum started his working career at the age of 12. His first job was a horse

Being recognized as a guide at such a young age spoke to Skookums capability, knowledge of horses, the land, and understanding of the animals that a guide is tasked with tracking for his clients. Skookum continued his guiding career working for every outfitter that operated in the Aishihik area. This included, Len Burrard, Vic Hotte, Rod Hardie, and Tim Mervyn. He shared his knowledge and trained many young wranglers and guides over the years. In his career, Skookum guided or wrangled for many notable rams including Eleanor O’Connor’s exceptional ram which officially scored 177-4/8 B&C.

He passed away peacefully August 26, 2022. WS

Thank you Guinn Outfitters. Hunting with long time friends Rick and Jonas Guinn is my favorite thing to do. Jonas is definitely a chip off the ol’ block when it comes to guiding Sheep hunters. A great time from start to finish in beautiful Alberta and a great ram. Great memories.

Thank you DESERT HUNT OUTFITTERS. Luis Romero and crew are the real deal when it comes to hunting Desert sheep on the Isla Tiburon. This was another great hunt guided by Jonas. Rick came along to help the ol’ guy. This hunt was a real adventure as well as a great Desert sheep hunt. I needed both Jonas and Rick on this my toughest sheep hunt. But what a great ram. Jonas found my perfect ram. A never forget hunt.

-Larry Plog

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