idaho 27-3 sheep

[T Bone]

I did several. I actually drew the tag twice. Helped a friend who's forum name is "Moosie" on his hunt, and did a goat hunt in there.

They all have threads, but most of the picture and video links are broken now. It was a long time ago, but the thought of that country makes me smile and makes my knees ache.

T Bone, did you ever do a write up of your hunt? Based on your bullet points, it sounds like there are a few great stories to be told.

 

[Cheater]

I did several. I actually drew the tag twice. Helped a friend who's forum name is "Moosie" on his hunt, and did a goat hunt in there.

They all have threads, but most of the picture and video links are broken now. It was a long time ago, but the thought of that country makes me smile and makes my knees ache.

Thanks, I'll see if I can dig them up.

 

[brymoore]

I agree with T Bone's 10 day hunt recommendation. After 10 days you're spent mentally and physically.

 

[kimbersig]

I agree i won't shoot a banana head but I think any 3/4 curl + is going to die. I'm not an inch counter and everything I kill is a trophy for me or I wouldn't have pulled the trigger.

swaro binos with built in range finder and buddies with their own bino's and range finder will be with us.

never thought about extra buckles. will do that though! stone glacier will usually send that stuff out for cheap or free! and yes will have back up gear in the truck for sure! planning on stashing some water and mountain houses in various spots while scouting too.

definitely no deer or elk tag....wolf tag though I don't think i'll be able to resist! i'll try though! definitely won't shoot a wolf unless there is a sheep dead on the ground.

I am right with you on planning multiple hunts. we will be packing in the Saturday/sunday before the hunt opens on Wednesday. and a second 10 day hunt will be planned end of the season around Columbus day since i'll have it off. along with some 3-4 day weekend trips if not successful the first hunt.

Swarovski spotter and outdoorsman tripod live in my pack always. Love that thing!

thank you for the darker comment that will no doubt be valuable info when we find a band of rams.

I've fallen down too many mountains to want to do it again so hopefully the inner child doesn't come out and make me do something stupid. LOL

Thanks again for all your advice everyone. I've got more help on this forum than anywhere!!

 

[BigHornRam]

If you are still thinking about flying the country, these guys would be my first choice.

http://www.middleforkair.com/Pricing_&_Safety.html

Finding reliable drinking water can be difficult there, so you are smart to be thinking ahead about that. I would mark as a way point any place you find good water while scouting or hunting. Good game trail systems often lead to small springs as well.

 

[T Bone]

Yes, as mentioned above water shapes your hunt considerably. It's always in sight, but often a day away.

One more thing.... this seems odd, but I observed it many times. When bedded, larger rams were usually uphill. So if you see a couple dinker rams, look uphill.

 

[BigHornRam]

Yes, as mentioned above water shapes your hunt considerably. It's always in sight, but often a day away.

One more thing.... this seems odd, but I observed it many times. When bedded, larger rams were usually uphill. So if you see a couple dinker rams, look uphill.

Interesting observation. My ram was hanging out with two 3/4 curls. They ended up bedding out on an open point. The older ram bedded above them about 15 yards but in the timber. He was very hard to spot at 200 yards, even knowing in advance that there were 3 rams in the group.

 

[Firedude]

We saw rams in 27-3 while we were hiking into our 27-2 hunt. Granted that year they were pushed by smoke and fire. We saw several rams at the top of Wilson creek heading into Buck lake, Reflection lake, and Twin lake area. Don't get in a huge hurry on your way in though. We saw several sheep and 1 good ram at lower elevations on our way in. It was actually standing next to Panther Creek IN THE ROAD. I'm not saying truck hunting would be good but I would not pass up a ram you can spot from the road and hike a mile or two to go get. There is a road that will take you up to yellowjacket lake and one to the south that would be really good scouting locations if you have good glass. As far as packing other tags I would NOT carry an elk tag or deer tag as you will waste days of sheep hunting taking care of it. But a wolf off of a sheep gut pile would be tempting. A wolf hide is not that heavy with dead sheep excitement coursing through your veins.

 

[Firedude]

I just thought to add that T-bone is correct on the time you should spend in there. Due to work obligations we could only run in for 2-4 days at a time. I think that was a part of our not succeeding. We literally had to go in fast and only hunt for a day or two. T-bone is probably the best resource for that area I've heard from.

 

[1_pointer]

If your comfortable paddling a raft, going into that country at the end of the season via the river is an option.

 

[kimbersig]

We saw rams in 27-3 while we were hiking into our 27-2 hunt. Granted that year they were pushed by smoke and fire. We saw several rams at the top of Wilson creek heading into Buck lake, Reflection lake, and Twin lake area. Don't get in a huge hurry on your way in though. We saw several sheep and 1 good ram at lower elevations on our way in. It was actually standing next to Panther Creek IN THE ROAD. I'm not saying truck hunting would be good but I would not pass up a ram you can spot from the road and hike a mile or two to go get. There is a road that will take you up to yellowjacket lake and one to the south that would be really good scouting locations if you have good glass. As far as packing other tags I would NOT carry an elk tag or deer tag as you will waste days of sheep hunting taking care of it. But a wolf off of a sheep gut pile would be tempting. A wolf hide is not that heavy with dead sheep excitement coursing through your veins.

good to know! thanks! bummer that you didn't harvest a ram.