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Deerslayer
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My brother sent me this update from the Wrangells this morning...it's the best news I could have hoped for......seems we might have made the right gamble opting to go later in the season.......
DS
"Update!! Things appear to be on schedule as planned. I have 3 separate reports from friends who have returned from their hunts...the season opened on 10 Aug. The weather has sucked. The rain and SNOW did not stop and the clouds rarely left the mountains. Sheep can not be spotted through thick cloud cover or snow white background! Needless to say, zero sheep taken. As I have it figured, the rain and clouds will dissipate around 23 Aug. Any remaining snow will have melted by 25 Aug and the first of 3 sheep will be down on 26 Aug. There is a day or two of wiggle room there of course and 33% success is the only requirement. Two of the 3 parties were near, but not on the mountains we will hunt. I provided them some info, but of course not ALL my info. I am starting to fill my pack and compile the gear. I am excited, but can only guess my level is somewhere below yours."
...when he said 33% success is the only requirement.he meant me getting a sheep instaed of them two, because they both have gotten one there the last two years. And when he says the forst sheep will be down August 26th...he's thinking positively of course......but it does all sound good at this point......
DS
DS
"Update!! Things appear to be on schedule as planned. I have 3 separate reports from friends who have returned from their hunts...the season opened on 10 Aug. The weather has sucked. The rain and SNOW did not stop and the clouds rarely left the mountains. Sheep can not be spotted through thick cloud cover or snow white background! Needless to say, zero sheep taken. As I have it figured, the rain and clouds will dissipate around 23 Aug. Any remaining snow will have melted by 25 Aug and the first of 3 sheep will be down on 26 Aug. There is a day or two of wiggle room there of course and 33% success is the only requirement. Two of the 3 parties were near, but not on the mountains we will hunt. I provided them some info, but of course not ALL my info. I am starting to fill my pack and compile the gear. I am excited, but can only guess my level is somewhere below yours."
...when he said 33% success is the only requirement.he meant me getting a sheep instaed of them two, because they both have gotten one there the last two years. And when he says the forst sheep will be down August 26th...he's thinking positively of course......but it does all sound good at this point......
DS