MT 680 ram (no photos)

[Oak]

MT 680 ram (photos)

I heard a ram was killed in 680 that is 44", with nearly 18" bases. Over 200"?? Hope to see some photos soon. mtmiller, you know anything about it?

 

[MNHunter]

Big Dan Moore?

 

[mtmiller]

I heard one was taken in for plugging that was killed with a bow prior to the rifle opener, but didn't ask the score.

 

[Oak]

This one was killed yesterday morning.

 

[mtmiller]

Hopefully it wasn't the governor's tag holder, although he has had a few folks spending alot of time down there.

 

[Oak]

Hopefully it wasn't the governor's tag holder, although he has had a few folks spending alot of time down there.

Nope, turns out it was a young, first-time sheep hunter. Unfortunately, he is "not into sheep hunting", and doesn't really realize what he killed. He got help from outfitter John Lewton. You know him?

Pictures soon....

 

[Oak]

 

[Nemont]

Stud of Ram right there. Over 200? wow.


I wonder what happens when he gets into sheep hunting?


Was this the Super tag holder?

Nemont

 

[Oak]

Stud of Ram right there. Over 200? wow.


I wonder what happens when he gets into sheep hunting?


Was this the Super tag holder?

Nemont

No, it was a new resident of Montana...and his first time putting in the draw for sheep.

I don't know the score yet, but the long horn is 44", short horn is 40", bases ~18" and first quarters over 17". It's gotta be over 200", I think.

 

[Nut]

I'm not into sheep much but that is a brute.

 

[T Bone]

What an animal. Very nice!

 

[Oak]

The ram greened at 204 4/8".

Right: 41 x 17 4/8 x 17 x 15 2/8 x 9 7/8 = 100 5/8

Left 44 2/8 x 17 4/8 x 17 x 15 2/8 x 9 7/8 = 103 7/8

Total= 204 4/8" green

It will likely end up being 8th or 9th all time, depending on shrinkage. Only one bigger ram has been killed in the U.S., Weatherly's ram at 204 7/8", killed in 1993.

 

[Hiker]

Wow, what a ram. Incredible odds to draw that tag his first year applying. Congrats to the blessed hunter, maybe one day he will realize how blest he was/is.

 

[thecrittergitter]

Another one, a lady from Billings shot one over 200" as well. Not sure which unit though.

 

[Bwana]

Holy sheep shit Batman. What a ram!

 

[mtmiller]

Just a note, I sent these pics to the local FWP biologist and he said the initial numbers were a bit padded. When he checked the critter the long side went 42 6/8" and bases right at 16". Awesome critter. It will be interesting to find out what this guy scores in the end....or if we will ever know.

 

[DRAFTSTUD]

Not being a Sheep Hunter, I am always amazed by the Body size of these great creatures. John

 

[danr55]

DAMN!

 

[csutton7]

where's 680??? that'd look good on my wall---lucky phooker there, but hey he put in and was in the right place---is John Lewton a taxidermist also--seems I have some vid's of his????.......chris

 

[Oak]

Thanks for the info, Miller. I'm guessing there is a good chance it will never be entered.