Barbary Sheep NM

[mdeerjunkie]

I was lucky to draw a Barbary sheep tag in NM. I’ve never hunted them and am excited to get out, scout and explore the country. For those of who you have hunted Barbary sheep what are something’s you wish you would have known at the start of your hunt? Things you would have done differently? I’d love to see some pics and hear experiences.

 

[Nick87]

Paging. @cgasner, @EYJONAS!

 

[Lostinthewoods]

Spend more time in the glass.

I’m a spaz hunter and always like to move.

Sit….your…butt…in…the…glass….

 

[TheGreek]

Everything down there wants to stick you. Depending on the unit, you can go days without seeing them. I hunted 4 days in February of 2024 before I saw one. By that time I had turned up Mule deer, quail and elk. I Was able to kill a ewe out of the first group I spotted which I was very happy with. The units I was in, didn’t seem like passing on legal animals was a smart move. She was much better eating than I expected. Comparable to a whitetail doe but I’ve heard the rams are much tougher.
Write up on that hunt is linked below. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions. And good luck!

NW CO to SE NM Barbary Sheep

Tomorrow I am pulling outta the snow and cold that is NW CO in February and am headed to SE NM to chase Barbary sheep DIY and solo for a week. No clue what this hunt has in store but I’m hoping it will be an adventure either way. When I drew this tag last April, I was still living and working...

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[cgasner1]

It’s a cross between a death march and sitting on your ass. I remember sitting in a spot had been there like 3-4 hours hadn’t seen anything when 4-5 bulls get up and start feeding. If I can over look 4/5 big blonde elk I can overlook a ram

 

[mdeerjunkie]

Spend more time in the glass.

I’m a spaz hunter and always like to move.

Sit….your…butt…in…the…glass….

A good spotting scopes on the list….