VOLhunter
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I used to really like that guy and have several of his books. As a young lefty, he was my hunting icon. So damn sad! What a joke
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I used to really like that guy and have several of his books. As a young lefty, he was my hunting icon. So damn sad! What a joke
You guys see that Boddington is the key note speaker at the Life breakfast this year. That dudes gotta feel uncomfortable presenting in a room full of passionate sheep nerds right? Will any comments be made from from the peanut gallery?
I seen that and will be there at the breakfast to hopefully but doubtfully win a desert sheep hunt but I was not thrilled to see he was going to be the guest speaker.You guys see that Boddington is the key note speaker at the Life breakfast this year. That dudes gotta feel uncomfortable presenting in a room full of passionate sheep nerds right? Will any comments be made from from the peanut gallery?
I actually won’t put money on that raffle just because he is going to be a part of it.Do you think they’ll disqualify me from winning the Barbary sheep hunt with him if I wear my Baling Twine Outfitters shirt to the breakfast?
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In the event that I win, I have about 100 low key insults to sprinkle in during the hunt:
“Nah that one looks like it’s only 4 years old, it’d be a real shame to shoot one that young.”
[I glass up a lamb] “Where’s my gun?? Every lamb is a trophy, right?”
Absolutely amazing wherewithal to make 186 miles happen. Glad to see someone put in the effort met with reward. I hope to make it one day.I thought I might share my ram with the group.
21 days and 186 miles spent in the unit this fall.
Connected on the ram solo in November.
I was on the ram the previous day, as he made his way down a steep ridge line and into the timber.
With the rifle set up on a tripod, I waited 6 hours for him to make a move, which he never did.
The next day I found that he had made his way up the next mountain without coming
in to view. At 10,000 ft. I caught up to him on a windswept slope. 194 yard shot frontal shot as he stood
to look at the movement as I crawled up to a low rise beneath him.
Was able to get him sealed within the time period and then made a trip back in for the second load.
Snow conditions were fairly difficult and I used Vert snowshoes nearly the entire time. These are non articulating climbing tools
that we use for climbing ski/snowboard lines.
6 1/2 years old with 15" bases.
The Dall was also a walk-in, solo hunt from this August in AK. (9 y/o, 40 1/2"x13 1/2, B&C Green 165)
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Congrats on both rams. What a year you had!I thought I might share my ram with the group.
21 days and 186 miles spent in the unit this fall.
Connected on the ram solo in November.
I was on the ram the previous day, as he made his way down a steep ridge line and into the timber.
With the rifle set up on a tripod, I waited 6 hours for him to make a move, which he never did.
The next day I found that he had made his way up the next mountain without coming
in to view. At 10,000 ft. I caught up to him on a windswept slope. 194 yard shot frontal shot as he stood
to look at the movement as I crawled up to a low rise beneath him.
Was able to get him sealed within the time period and then made a trip back in for the second load.
Snow conditions were fairly difficult and I used Vert snowshoes nearly the entire time. These are non articulating climbing tools
that we use for climbing ski/snowboard lines.
6 1/2 years old with 15" bases.
The Dall was also a walk-in, solo hunt from this August in AK. (9 y/o, 40 1/2"x13 1/2, B&C Green 165)
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Most definitely. I was a little shocked when I walked up to the Bighorn, wondering what I had gotten myself into. I’ve taken 6 Dall Sheep, from 9-12 years old and none were as big as this guy. The Dall from this season was pretty good sized though, as pictured.Congratulations! From your pictures it appears the 6.5 bighorn was bigger bodied than the 9.5 dall, is that reality?
Do you mind dropping the details on that sheep rifle set up? It seems like you have it dialed in, to say the least
Thank you.186 miles in 21 days? Superman stuff.
Nice rams!
Do you mind dropping the details on that sheep rifle set up? It seems like you have it dialed in, to say the least
Congratulations! A half slam in one year that’s impressive. What’s next?I thought I might share my ram with the group.
21 days and 186 miles spent in the unit this fall.
Connected on the ram solo in November.
I was on the ram the previous day, as he made his way down a steep ridge line and into the timber.
With the rifle set up on a tripod, I waited 6 hours for him to make a move, which he never did.
The next day I found that he had made his way up the next mountain without coming
in to view. At 10,000 ft. I caught up to him on a windswept slope. 194 yard shot frontal shot as he stood
to look at the movement as I crawled up to a low rise beneath him.
Was able to get him sealed within the time period and then made a trip back in for the second load.
Snow conditions were fairly difficult and I used Vert snowshoes nearly the entire time. These are non articulating climbing tools
that we use for climbing ski/snowboard lines.
6 1/2 years old with 15" bases.
The Dall was also a walk-in, solo hunt from this August in AK. (9 y/o, 40 1/2"x13 1/2, B&C Green 165)
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Probably walking on waterCongratulations! A half slam in one year that’s impressive. What’s next?
Like you said the quotas ensure we aren't taking enough animals to have population level impacts, even if they're both 41/2 year olds. I certainly cant say for sure what the difference between a legal 41/2 yo and a sub legal 41/2yo, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the mothers body fat and fitness when he was in the womb and not so much who his actual parents where.A biological question about the younger harvests, seems like it could hurt the genetics in the area like antler point restrictions have. Removing the quicker growing horns / antlers genetics from the herds. But with the lower harvest number in the unlimited's it might not have a drastic effect. BTW I think if myself or anyone else shoot's an illegal animal you should be done hunting that species for life in that State, Influencers included & made example of.