TBS Memorial Fund for the Benefit of TPWD Families

“Friends,

I write this with a heavy heart. As you know, we lost three members of our wildlife conservation family last weekend. A helicopter crash claimed the lives of Texas State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar, Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge and Texas Parks and Wildlife Technician Brandon White during the annual Desert Bighorn sheep survey. All three were survived by spouses and children.

The Texas Bighorn Society has been inundated with calls, emails, and texts from everyone inquiring as to how they can help or where they can donate. TBS is setting up a Memorial Fund for the families of our three fallen partners. Donations can be mailed to the TBS office at 1615 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 or by calling 806-745-7783. You can also use the link above to donate online. This is not a TBS fund, as we are merely the central donation site. Once all the donations are collected, the entirety of the fund will be distributed equally to the three surviving families. As TBS is a 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for all for the outpouring of concerns, condolences and caring. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Sam”

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In 1981 a small group of bighorn supporters formed the Texas Chapter of FNAWS (Foundation for North American Wild Sheep) and the Texas Bighorn Society, and began an intense lobbying effort to obtain support for the re-introduction effort in the Texas Legislature and with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. These two groups ...read more.	The Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is a subspecies of Bighorn Sheep that occurs in the desert Southwest regions of the United States and in the northern regions of Mexico. The trinomial of this species commemorates the American naturalist Edward William Nelson. The characteristics and behavior of Desert Bighorn Sheep generally follow those of other Bighorn Sheep, except...read more.	There are many ways to help the Texas Bighorn Society in our mission to restore Bighorn Sheep, wildlife conservation, and the education of future generations. We welcome monetary and professional donations, as well as active participation by members in our Work Projects and Fundraising Events. So roll up your sleeves and let's get some work done!