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ThunderNocked
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So I'm back. And learned alot. I'll post more later but for starters. 80 pounds on the way out sucked. We did 7 miles each day trying not to push to hard to keep ourselves good to go. Did all 14 miles in one push on the way out... and I'm feeling it.
We ended up not getting a sheep but I learned alot about back country hunting, about what I am willing to sacrifice and not and that there needs to be a little better communication about gear, splitting loads, etc.
Also FOOD - wow I definitely over did it on food. I ate more then I wanted to just so I wouldn't have to pack it out. But i learned alot about managing my caloreis, about some good and bad items and overall garbage management.
We saw a ton of sheep, grizzlies and moose. We also had a Wolverine try to come into camp one night.
Finally, we couldn't get inside 100 yards of Rams but got inside 335 yards once, and 450 yards multiple times. We had one stalk that was perfect, but we ended up arriving about 20 minutes after the rams had climbed above us, didn't realize it until they were too high in the cliffs. I'll post some pictures later of beautiful country and some cool animals. Thanks guys for all the help and talking me through my first Back Country and first Sheep Hunt. It will definitely not be my last!
We ended up not getting a sheep but I learned alot about back country hunting, about what I am willing to sacrifice and not and that there needs to be a little better communication about gear, splitting loads, etc.
Also FOOD - wow I definitely over did it on food. I ate more then I wanted to just so I wouldn't have to pack it out. But i learned alot about managing my caloreis, about some good and bad items and overall garbage management.
We saw a ton of sheep, grizzlies and moose. We also had a Wolverine try to come into camp one night.
Finally, we couldn't get inside 100 yards of Rams but got inside 335 yards once, and 450 yards multiple times. We had one stalk that was perfect, but we ended up arriving about 20 minutes after the rams had climbed above us, didn't realize it until they were too high in the cliffs. I'll post some pictures later of beautiful country and some cool animals. Thanks guys for all the help and talking me through my first Back Country and first Sheep Hunt. It will definitely not be my last!