The Duke

[Elkmagnet]

Or because that is what was hit when a bullet finally connected.

The gunsmith probably sent a target with it printing a perfect cloverleaf.
Wonder if the scope got bumped

 

[MarvB]

Damn...gorgeous rams...but(t) wow!
Reminded me of opening day of dove season.

When the guy says "I'm happy I got to pull the trigger, and so many times" it was kinda a WTF moment for me right there.

 

[T Bone]

So if I understand correctly, one hunter has money and bought the tag at auction, the other hunter acquired the tag via the draw system.

Why would the draw hunter agree to ride along with that circus?

Sheep hunting is special, even spiritual.

No way would I want cameras, other hunters, nor a posse full of guides.

 

[TheTone]

So if I understand correctly, one hunter has money and bought the tag at auction, the other hunter acquired the tag via the draw system.

Why would the draw hunter agree to ride along with that circus?

Sheep hunting is special, even spiritual.

No way would I want cameras, other hunters, nor a posse full of guides.

Only reason I can think is that there is only one outfitter for the area and they are 100% invested in the posse hunts and produce big sheep. That said it’s an incredibly easy sheep hunt other than being steep.

 

[JLS]

My question is why did it take until after 10:00 pm to start quartering the animal. The sheep was still in one piece when the guy is looking at it's horns and his watch says 10:03 pm.
Looked like plenty of light for the camera when the "circus" aka "gun fight" began.

It’s important to get the tape on there. That was gross.

 

[JLS]

Only reason I can think is that there is only one outfitter for the area and they are 100% invested in the posse hunts and produce big sheep. That said it’s an incredibly easy sheep hunt other than being steep.

I’m assuming Doug paid more to get dibs on the big ram? Or paid first? I’m wondering how that all worked.

 

[TheTone]

I’m assuming Doug paid more to get dibs on the big ram? Or paid first? I’m wondering how that all worked.

Probably, plus it probably sells better at sheep shows, etc as a “look what we can do for our head hunting clients”

 

[MT Bound]

WHAT---THE---F---

"here take this gun, no take this gun, no give me that one back, give me more ammo" Geeee-sus.....

 

[JLS]

Probably, plus it probably sells better at sheep shows, etc as a “look what we can do for our head hunting clients”

I feel like I need a bleach bath.

 

[MTGomer]

I feel like I need a bleach bath.

I’ll save you a drink from my new cup.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I feel like I need a bleach bath.

You really should take one of these Also

 

[brymoore]

The outfitter had pics of all the rams available in the unit at the time. Pick your ram and pay your fee.

 

[woods89]

The outfitter had pics of all the rams available in the unit at the time. Pick your ram and pay your fee.

Ugh......

 

[BackofBeyond]

The outfitter had pics of all the rams available in the unit at the time. Pick your ram and pay your fee.

I'm also assuming he had the trespass fee locked up to get through that grain field at the rim of the canyon... no guide, no access.

I'd be willing to bet rich dude/auction tag payed for draw tag to use the guide, but he got first dibs on the sheep.

 

[appaloosa]

Sheep deserve better than this.

 

[Elkmagnet]

He also may be a regular customer of that particular sheep guide with him purchasing that tag as frequently as he does.

 

[JLS]

He also may be a regular customer of that particular sheep guide with him purchasing that tag as frequently as he does.

Extra rewards points?

 

[Elkmagnet]

Extra rewards points?

Burger bullets also gives him a bulk discount.

 

[BuzzH]

All I can say, if I were the guy that had the draw tag, I would be inviting Sayer over for a cheap scotch on the rocks so he could look at the ram he should have hit with his first 3 shots that is now decorating my trophy room...

No way would I have passed him my rifle.

 

[Elkmagnet]

No way would I have passed him my rifle.

"I CANT SHOOT THIS THING!"

You couldn't shoot yours either cowboy.