I'd love to see pictures and a story of your hunt. Vicarious stone sheep hunts are all most hunters will ever experience.
How about sharing WesternRookie? If nothing else PM a picture???
I just fished watching the video of your incredible adventure. Great ram (certainly looks well north of 150") and a great shot with your Dad's old rifle. Perfect ending.
Congratulations on taking a dandy desert ram.
That's something 99% of all hunters will never get to experience.
In my mind there's no need to apologize or explain why you chose to go guided. I'd love to know more about "your partner".
Thanks for sharing your perfect sheep hunt.
I guess I missed what happened but count your blessings you get another shot!
Knowing this far in advance is a blessing, and a curse. You have tons of time to plan and prepare, but I'm guesssing time will slow down for you between now and next November.
Good luck on healing quickly...and on...
Nice.
I have a 6.5x284, which is a kissin cousin to your PRC that I've been dying to use on an Aoudad.
Unfortunately I doubt I will ever get to hunt them.
Thanks for the report.
I'm sure it has to do with the rifles and tolerances they are testing with, as well as many other variables that come into play with load development. (legal liability, etc.)
I have always felt any published starting load is pretty safe, and from there you have to determine what works in your...
Those are all great points BigHornRam.
I love the links.
It definitely makes great sense to take transplant stock from the F-S herd that is doing well in a similar environment. I hope it happens soon.
I'm very saddened to see the Devil's Canyon herd die-off. Unfortunately it only takes one...
"The current proposal calls for between 25 to 50 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, sourced from the neighboring Ferris-Seminoe herd."
I don't know what the genetic source of that herd is but they seem to harvest some very good rams in that unit.
My biggest concern with any reintroduction is domestic sheep contact.
That said the Ferris herd seems to be thriving and expanding those genetics would be an awesome addition to Wyoming's Bighorn population.
I too would love to see it happen.
Keep us posted if it does.
I've never been in the area but desert sheep hunting is in my blood. Hopefully someone will jump on here and help you out.
With a month and a half of scouting on your own, I'm guessing you will probably learn lots.
I wish you and your nephew the best. For sure it should be a great time.
Well done BTF! That's a great story and an outstanding bull.
I shot my Shiras bull in 1994 and it's been staring down at me from my family room wall ever since.
I still get a smile on my face when I stare back.