@BuzzH and @idahohuntr I'd like to make the case that at least in Colorado we do see some very positive results from the Auction an Raffle funds raised with a big thanks to @Big Fin for allowing @Oak to promote those raffle on this forum. In 2005 when I was the President of the Rocky Mountain...
I personally don't think there are many getting back in the draw after harvesting then waiting 5 years then get back to 3 years worth of points to be eligible in the 9th year since harvest any longer. Many choose desert sheep after killing a Rocky. I voted no on this but was out voted for...
I would be fairly certain it's for sheep....just make sure it's not a 2nd choice ewe tag before getting all excited. I know a guy that happened to years ago.
@jvanhoy The tag quotas are send out in the May Wildlife Commission Meeting materials but this info is made know after the draw deadline. https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/CommissionMeeting2024-5-1.aspx
After a rocky mountain bighorn ram harvest you can apply for desert bighorn or a rocky mountain bighorn ewe. If you apply for a ewe and are not successful you will not be awarded a preference point. The same thing is not true for mt goat if you harvest any mt goat you are out for 5 years. I'm...
A 42 degree slope is less than the 12/12 pitch on my steep roof to shed snow. I'm 100% sure every mountain goat I've been on has involved climbing at least a slope that steep or steeper. The last goat stalk and pack out I was on was 789 yards to the where the goat ended up and 1575 vertical...