NV Silver State Desert Sheep Hunt

[JoMo]

Heckuva ram!!!!! Thanks for bringing us along too! Congrats on putting in the effort over the months and getting it done.

 

[txco]

Thats an awesome looking ram. Congrats on getting an epic opportunity no matter how you got to the end.

 

[Bambistew]

I didn't realize Nevada scored the Rams when you check them in. No wonder everybody I know from Nevada that's killed a desert sheep, the first thing they tell me is the score.

Nice ram. Killing a giant isn't easy no matter the tag.

 

[Valley1320]

Beautiful ram! Congratulations!

 

[PonoHunt]

I didn't realize Nevada scored the Rams when you check them in. No wonder everybody I know from Nevada that's killed a desert sheep, the first thing they tell me is the score.

Nice ram. Killing a giant isn't easy no matter the tag.

The Arizona F&G do a quick score as well when they are inspecting it.

 

[MTGomer]

The Arizona F&G do a quick score as well when they are inspecting it.

And if you take it to Dustin in Mesa, it will even be correct.

 

[warmer]

SD GFP also scores rams when you check it in. Although, last year 3 bio's measured my son's it in 1/4's and 1/2's. Pretty sure it was the first ram for them, ha!

 

[BradA]

Congratulations on your ram.

We also score at check out in California with the department of fish and wildlife and they are typically off on the lesser end.

 

[Spitz]

Congrats on a beautiful ram.

For what it’s worth, the check in form just gives you a ballpark. It’s hit or miss who you get to check in and plug your ram. My ram was several inches larger when officially scored after the drying period than it was at check in.

 

[LIK2HNT]

My Colorado Mtn. Goat was measured when I checked it in. I had to laugh when they measured the length. They used a soft plastic tape that stretched and did not stay on the curve. Their measurement was about 1” less than the B&C scorer measurement after the drying period.

 

[littlebighorn]

I debated even posting that. But it's the raw emotion of how I feel in the moment. The hunt yesterday was awesome. And the stalk was bad ass. I'll post the rest once I have a moment to reflect. Gross score 164. Solid ram.

I have learned from personal experience that time always heals raw emotions and no number can ever dictate how good or bad an experience is. I ate tag soup on my first Stone sheep hunt and at the time, I had plenty of negative feelings about the outfit and how it all went down. Now, ten years later, I have a much clearer vision of reality.
It's certainly OK to lament but I'd say don't let it linger.
Well done robie. Dang nice ram!

 

[Hawk Tuah]

Nice ram.

 

[robie]

Thank you fellas. There is a lot to unpack from an emotional stand point. I know I'll never get a tag like this nor will I have $150k+ to buy a tag like this. I'll do a write up start to finish and tell you all the mistakes I made to hopefully help out the next guy.

It's all said and done and I'm extremely grateful to have had the chance to take a dessert bighorn. I hunted 8 days and learned a little about sheep.

 

[rmyoung1]

As others have said, you got to hunt desert sheep longer than you would have otherwise. That’s a trophy experience few will get the chance to experience for themselves. And your ram is gorgeous. There’s always plenty of Monday morning quarterbacking over sheep hunts. Sounds to me like you had the full experience, which is awesome. Congratulations

 

[okie archer]

Forget what the tape says. That sir is a beautiful Ram! Congratulations.