Re: Sheep Hunt Timing
Seems there are some great rams taken the first few days of the season, for obvious reasons. Only done one trip early season, weather was hot, bugs were horrendous, Rams were not as 'sharp' as usual and their hair was thin. Snowpack left behind was another bonus.
Other 3 trips have been late August/early sept. Great weather but be prepared for anything. Rams seem to be a bit smarter, very few bugs mostly flies left, water a bit more scarce and rams are starting to fill out hair wise. Our taxidermist gets a good bunch of quality rams later in the year too. Our timing might be off too as we've only harvested dinkers' HA
Would love to see some last week of the season ram behaviour someday. But snow in early sept every trip keeps me from planning for that time!
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..