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12-21-2017, 09:48 AM
Been a while since I've been in Sheep country in pursuit of a good Ram.
That said, while on a Stone Sheep hunt Adventure up north a few years back, in subalpine country, I came upon a cool find. While sitting along a tree lined ridge we were using for cover while glassing, I looked over to my side in the low Spruce trees and spotted something that caught my eye. When checking it out, I came to the conclusion that this was a Sheep Rub. It had obviously been used for many years. The tree itself was about seven to eight inches through from side to side. There, on the tree, located about three feet off the ground were these bowl shaped rubs, on the sides of the tree. All bark, and wood removed to create small 1/2 circular , yet vertical bowls.
Located in what would be the center of the rub, the bark remained, with sheep hair stuck to and in the sap that oozed from the tree. These bowl shapes were about six or so inches of 1/2 rounds. A few others were also located close by but this particular tree was for sure a favourite.
I wish I had taken a picture, or maybe cut and brought the section out, but seeing potential legal Rams in our spotting scopes drew more attention then trees.
Just wondering if any of you others have seen such things in Sheep country or have pictures you can share with us. It would be appreciated .
If Im ever back there again we will at least get a pic or three.
As as for the chase on Rams, YES ....... we got a Dandy LOL
CT
That said, while on a Stone Sheep hunt Adventure up north a few years back, in subalpine country, I came upon a cool find. While sitting along a tree lined ridge we were using for cover while glassing, I looked over to my side in the low Spruce trees and spotted something that caught my eye. When checking it out, I came to the conclusion that this was a Sheep Rub. It had obviously been used for many years. The tree itself was about seven to eight inches through from side to side. There, on the tree, located about three feet off the ground were these bowl shaped rubs, on the sides of the tree. All bark, and wood removed to create small 1/2 circular , yet vertical bowls.
Located in what would be the center of the rub, the bark remained, with sheep hair stuck to and in the sap that oozed from the tree. These bowl shapes were about six or so inches of 1/2 rounds. A few others were also located close by but this particular tree was for sure a favourite.
I wish I had taken a picture, or maybe cut and brought the section out, but seeing potential legal Rams in our spotting scopes drew more attention then trees.
Just wondering if any of you others have seen such things in Sheep country or have pictures you can share with us. It would be appreciated .
If Im ever back there again we will at least get a pic or three.
As as for the chase on Rams, YES ....... we got a Dandy LOL
CT