Solo sheep advice

[ryanb]

Hunting with a good partner is better than being solo, but being solo is better than hunting with someone that's not a great partner. I enjoy both and see no reason not to go solo. I have 3 young kids and try to avoid risky situations, but I can't, and won't live in a bubble!

Get out there while you're still young and able!

[decker9]

For solo sheep hunting, a dog is a great piece of gear. Also, a couple pack bells on your pack for when your in the timber is a good idea. If I didn’t have a dog, I’d definitely have a pack alarm. I tend to keep the noise up, until it’s time to be stealth. The only close calls with bears that I have have, have been when we surprise each other. Being bear aware is #1.

[blackbart]

I've rather enjoyed doing it alone since I was about 13 or so....

[fuzzybiscuit]

I've rather enjoyed doing it alone since I was about 13 or so....

My son just figured out he likes doing it alone too. A year ago you couldn’t get him to take a shower now they are all 45 minutes long...

[AllDay]

Thanks for all the information.
I feel confident in my skills around objects (wet/slippery rocks/etc). Although anything can happen up there.

I will definitely get an inreach and possibly a pack alarm. Will message the wife every night (also sends gps coordinates).

My dog is useless in the cold. He is awesome at tracking animals though lol.

I think I will just need to get out there and take the considerations with food and do a lot of research to where I'm going. Unfortunately pre scouting from victoira is a long ways away!

Thanks for all your experiences

[albravo2]

Highly recommend a solo hunt but you're really all-in up there going for sheep. Great accomplishments take great effort-- keep telling yourself that.

In InReach is the most important piece of kit. If sh*t hits the fan you can call in the calvary, not like the old days when you were really, really alone.

[swampthing]

Dont worry about bears. We are our worst enemy when it comes to fears! I would worry more about the hazards of driving to your hunt area, thats where the real danger is! Every bear I have ever seen has run as fast as he can the other way when he has seen me. It can be intimidating being on the mountain alone but nothing is more rewarding!

[allan]

I hunt solo for elk, moose. I also bow hunt. I’ve had a few hair raising encounters in the bush. Even then I’m not sure I’m going to be carrying a firearm this fall when I head out for elk. A Delorme inreach is key for me and peace of mind for my wife

[AllDay]

Thanks again for all the varied experiences. I will probably head up solo if my buddy can't make it. I'll take things slow and check in with the wife regularly!

[AllDay]

Just wondering if anyone can pass on some advice on hunting in the rain and having fires in the mountain while hunting for sheep.

If the rain is coming down fairly hard, is it worth setting up a tarp and glassing?

What are people's experience with having fires while hunting for sheep? Should I just avoid this all together? If going with a partner and a ram is down, maybe have a fire after one ram is down and use it to regroup?

Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks
Allday