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    Re: Got the itch

    Hmm, sheep hunting never done it, but would have love to do a sheep hunting in my younger days. But this I know, in many aspects like has been said, it is not only about the physical preparation, but it is also about the mental preparation. This year I have hunted moose, whitetail and now getting ready to go for elk (for the first time). One thing I have learned this year is that I really needed to get my head around being able to switch from hunting the different species. It is as though I had to become one with them to be able to be in their environment and yet be undetected. I found it took me a while to be mentally prepare i.e., making the switch. One more thing, I have had it happen several times now were I had a dream of the the hunt I would be doing and the hunt turned out like the dream I had; however, this is a whole other topic. The mental prep is equally as important as the physical prep.
    Nothing like a screaming reel and a moose calling back, eh?

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    Re: Got the itch

    Quote Originally Posted by Bubbacanuck View Post
    I think that is a good start but I believe hunting predators would also be a good place to start if you want to help the populations of animals
    So you dont consider bears cats wolves coyotes etc animals.
    Or what do you consider a predator.
    Last edited by LBM; 01-08-2021 at 07:21 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by porthunter View Post
    For almost all ungulates I'd agree with you with the exception of sheep. While yes, cats do target sheep in the southern part of the province, I truly do believe(and history has shown) that the biggest threat to wild sheep, is disease.

    So supporting organizations like WSSBC or WSF who are working hard on diseases(aswell as helping with predator management) is the biggest help IMO
    Yes disease is a big threat as well as humans. Cats kill sheep wouldnt say they target them they have been used as a scape goat for some thing to blame.
    Only thing that really targets sheep is humans.
    I wont join or give money to any organization that supports killing off one animal for another with no solid evidence to back it.

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    Re: Got the itch

    WSF Sheep Week just kicked off, there's a great place for the next few days to jump in on seminars/videos by industry guys who know what theyre talking about.

    For $50USD its probably well worth it for someone wanting to learn new things.
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    Re: Got the itch

    Update My training is ongoing and I seem to be gaining a little strength and endurance. I have decided that this year I will spend some time in MU 3-17 looking for bighorn sheep. I figured this is a good way to get into some sheep country close to home (lower waste land) can make multiple trips and gives me a chance to test some of my gear before heading north next year for stone sheep. I am now going to spend some time trying to find a good starting point to get into the hills.

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    Re: Got the itch

    Quote Originally Posted by LBM View Post
    Yes disease is a big threat as well as humans. Cats kill sheep wouldnt say they target them they have been used as a scape goat for some thing to blame.
    Only thing that really targets sheep is humans.
    I wont join or give money to any organization that supports killing off one animal for another with no solid evidence to back it.
    We all know You wouldn't say that.

    Keep the blinders on.
    Ignore all the scientific research that pinpoints individual cougars becoming specialists in killing certain species, including sheep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Walking Buffalo View Post
    We all know You wouldn't say that.

    Keep the blinders on.
    Ignore all the scientific research that pinpoints individual cougars becoming specialists in killing certain species, including sheep.
    Dont need any scientific research to know if a cat is in a predominantly sheep area the odds it will kill sheep same if in a predominantly mule deer area odds are it will kill mule deer.
    Best way to see what goes on is get out there and see and learn. Cant rely on books or papers people are changing there minds every time they do another study, which comes with
    the changing enviroment. One thing for sure is humans are the biggest cause for death /decline of things.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LBM View Post
    One thing for sure is humans are the biggest cause for death /decline of things.
    No argument from me on that, the science is pretty clear.


    But I do wonder if turning away from scientific studies and conservation organizations while at the same time preaching that we are all better off doing nothing is really your only solution. Or have I missed something?

    Now I'm no scientist, but it seems to me like doing something we know makes a difference like conducting habitat improvement projects or increasing predator control is better than not doing anything.


    As you said, we got ourselves into this mess. In my humble opinion, it is we who need to fix it.
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    Re: Got the itch

    "One thing for sure is humans are the biggest cause for death /decline of things."

    Need some context there. If 'humans' means hunters, this is wrong.
    If 'humans' means highways, rail lines, habitat destruction, pollution, then 100% right
    Never say whoa in the middle of a mud hole

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    Re: Got the itch

    Quote Originally Posted by pg83 View Post
    No argument from me on that, the science is pretty clear.


    But I do wonder if turning away from scientific studies and conservation organizations while at the same time preaching that we are all better off doing nothing is really your only solution. Or have I missed something?

    Now I'm no scientist, but it seems to me like doing something we know makes a difference like conducting habitat improvement projects or increasing predator control is better than not doing anything.


    As you said, we got ourselves into this mess. In my humble opinion, it is we who need to fix it.
    Studies can be good but many are flawed as well some organizations can do good for some things.
    Lots of habitat improvement projects have done nothing maybe even caused more of a problem
    and as all ready stated many times predators are just used as a scape goat and are not the problem.

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