Endangered Grizzly Bear Photo Thread

[BigHornRam]

Sorry guys I don’t have an unlimited permit, but have questions for you seriously hardcore DIY backcountry public land bighorn sheep hunters.
1) how often does a ram have to drink water? I would like to know this from sheep experts - because I don’t know diddly.
2) how many female asses do you typically see during your scouting/hunting? I’m at 6 so far this year. Are unlimited units this good? I might start after the 7 year wait..

1: Sheep can go a long time without drinking water, and can get a lot of their water from forage and dew. Can't say I've ever actually seen a bighorn drinking from a water source.
2: I saw a number of female burros on a Utah sheep hunt once, but not 6.

 

[Backcountryghost]

Must not be a mountain athlete then huh?

Man I think the hardest part is training lol get up at 345am go for run then shot my bow at 10 yards in my garage go inside shower eat get ready for work then work 12 hours go home change clothes go lift (thank god for a garage gym) shower relax eat dinner. Spend time with family then it’s off to bed then hunting season starts and it’s even crazier lol

 

[520 Road Sow]

1. Everything needs water but they don't need a lot. Hell, they can survive on licking rocks in the winter on a windblown ridge for 6 months at 11k feet.
2. Stillwater, Carbon, and Sweetgrass counties get some great activity during the summer months but they still don't hold a candle to the talent that Gallatin, Park and Madison counties have. Anything past November the ladies are non existent.

Hope this helps....

 

[Point Creep]

Man I think the hardest part is training lol get up at 345am go for run then shot my bow at 10 yards in my garage go inside shower eat get ready for work then work 12 hours go home change clothes go lift (thank god for a garage gym) shower relax eat dinner. Spend time with family then it’s off to bed then hunting season starts and it’s even crazier lol

I’m guessing you have a “keep hammering” singlet.

 

[Tradewind]

1. Everything needs water but they don't need a lot. Hell, they can survive on licking rocks in the winter on a windblown ridge for 6 months at 11k feet.
2. Stillwater, Carbon, and Sweetgrass counties get some great activity during the summer months but they still don't hold a candle to the talent that Gallatin, Park and Madison counties have. Anything past November the ladies are non existent.

Hope this helps....

nothing like a good scouting report

 

[Drummond33]

Unfortunately the doctor just informed me that I have developed bursitis in my knee from a mountain biking accident. I am devastated that I won't be able to hunt for the next few weeks at a minimum. Hoping I can carve out time if the quota stays open into October. Good luck everybody!

 

[Backcountryghost]

I’m guessing you have a “keep hammering” singlet.

Lol nope just a real amount of drive to be able to enjoy my hunts and get to where I need to be while other guys are sucking air

 

[520 Road Sow]

All stocked up on Johnsonville and Jack getting a few last minute items from my favorite MT gas station before I head up. Good luck to everyone safe travels and stay safe in there. Remember only the ram knows..... maybe I'll run into a few of you up there. good luck everyone. Check back in awhile.....

 

[recurveman]

quite possibly the most interesting gas station/convenience store/sporting goods store I've ever been in. The always lock up the liquor when I show up at that place too. There is a pizza place down the road that is good too.

Has anyone stopped at the place down to the trailhead that had all the trump signs up last year? I think her name was Pat and she was just a bit testy!!!!! Food was actually really good too.

 

[ZMT588]

quite possibly the most interesting gas station/convenience store/sporting goods store I've ever been in. The always lock up the liquor when I show up at that place too. There is a pizza place down the road that is good too.

Has anyone stopped at the place down to the trailhead that had all the trump signs up last year? I think her name was Pat and she was just a bit testy!!!!! Food was actually really good too.

The roadkill cafe?

 

[recurveman]

The roadkill cafe?

that is the place. Food was way better than expected. The next time I come out of the UL's that will be my first stop for a real meal.......and a beer.

 

[MTGomer]

I have been to the roadkill once. The prices, at least that day were astronomical, but the food was good. I think a cheesesteak and a beer or two was over $40. Maybe she charged me for letting me bring my dog inside. Today and tomorrow are big days for people heading in, so good luck!
I am flying off to Alaska tomorrow. I will be excited to hear about all of the happenings when I get back.

 

[BradA]

I have been to the roadkill once. The prices, at least that day were astronomical, but the food was good. I think a cheesesteak and a beer or two was over $40. Maybe she charged me for letting me bring my dog inside. Today and tomorrow are big days for people heading in, so good luck!
I am flying off to Alaska tomorrow. I will be excited to hear about all of the happenings when I get back.

off to Alaska to hunt ?

 

[brownbear932008]

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All stocked up on Johnsonville and Jack getting a few last minute items from my favorite MT gas station before I head up. Good luck to everyone safe travels and stay safe in there. Remember only the ram knows..... maybe I'll run into a few of you up there. good luck everyone. Check back in awhile.....

They usually have a nice selection of guns in there.

 

[recurveman]

Good luck to everyone!! Shoot a ram and avoid the critters with claws!!!!

 

[Cav1]

Ordered a brand new UTV clear back in June but it still hasn't come in so, once again, geeter and I have to take my poor old F-150 all the way down the Boulder River Road to the Boulder Pass trailhead. That always makes me nervous for some reason.

 

[BirdManMike]

that is the place. Food was way better than expected. The next time I come out of the UL's that will be my first stop for a real meal.......and a beer.

Last time I was in there, it was cash only. The ATM charged me something like $5 to withdraw $20. The beer was $7. After paying $12 for a beer, with a dollar tip on top, the thought of stopping has never again crossed my mind even tho I drive past it a few times per month all summer. This was 4 or 5 years ago when I last stopped, tho.

I always get tricked into stopping in Thirsty Turtle in Big Timber for chow. I’ve never had a good meal, always leaving disappointed, but somehow I haven’t learnt my lesson as yet.

Good luck to everyone heading in!

 

[shines@times]

Where's the adventure?

Well said, my fellow masochist!

 

[shines@times]

If you practice all the other bear safety measures there is a 99% chance you will never unholster your spray or draw your gun. These are far more important than bear spray or firearm.

Bear spray or firearm is your very last line of defense against an attack. Pick one and practice, it really doesn't matter.

Or lobby for later season opening dates! Never saw sign of people or bears up on top (no where near the Beartooth Highway though) in the 1980's when 502 opened mid-November. Sub-zero temperatures flash-froze the meat and I could cache what wouldn't fit in the first pack under rocks too big for the coyotes to paw through. Maybe not today though; the dogs are likely stronger than this old fart now.

 

[shines@times]

That's a hell of a ram for region 5

Likely just one of those youngsters that you've been chiding everyone to leave alone so it can grow up.