Re: Gear questions for first (and last) sheep hunt.
Are you a skier? Good stiff mountain boots are like ski boots in a way, a biatch to walk around in on hard flat ground but a god-send in the snow or rough moss and boulders
Yes, one can get by with All-Stars or rubber boots, but these or mountain boots needs to be conditioned to, to the highest degree possible
Maybe you don't need the high top stiffest boot, a good Merrell/Scarpa/Meindl 6" with a quiet gaiter can be better, gaiter on or off as needed
Kod said it about the bugs. More often it is black flies instead of mosqies, chemicals have too many down sides like getting in places you don't want
head net and gloves have a side benefit, if they are not shiny fabric they can help mask the reflective give-away of the white shining face and hands especially when waving them all over the place
A good sun shirt with a hood and face net is a good piece of kit, keeps the sunburn down, adds a layer against the wind and helps with the bugs
"am willing to pass up on sheep beyond that. Is this an unreasonable thought process?" know your limit and play within it
No regrets if you live to your own credo
Many many situations can be hunted to within what-ever range, sheep are killed with archery tackle.
But too often hunters feel pressured to try that cross-basin shot after 3 or more days of working a tough spot, there are horror stories to go with that sometimes
Sometimes a day or two in the warmth of a sleeping bag and tent is easier to endure than going out a getting wet and miserable
Take a sun-day to dry out and re-group
Wilbur Smith's Assegai looks like a huge paper-back to pack, but is good for at least 2-3 days
"If you can enjoy the experience for what it is, in its entirety, you will have a great time." ding ding
Glad to say I have hunted Northern BC
Simon Fraser had pretty good judgement on what he found in BC