WSSBC SPENCES BRIDGE Sheep Count

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Calling all Conservationists!It's time for our annual Spences Bridge sheep count.This is an all ages affair, so bring the family- We would love to see the youth out taking part and learning about conservation on all levels.We will be hosting a BBQ, and we some amazing prizes to be raffled off by donation...Sitka gear and Crispi boots anyone?!
April 6th we will be meeting at the Spences Bridge recreation site, and we would love to have company for the weekend.Dust off the camping gear, and take part in some amazing scenery, meet some new and old friends, and help give back to wildlife.

To register, please contact Peter Gutsche at petergutsche@gmail.com

[Weatherby Fan]

Looking forward to going, I'll throw the Camper on and spend the weekend.
Thanks for organizing

[Brew]

I’m in as well. Will be bringing my daughter for her first time, She is very excited and I’m looking forward to it. Always a great time with great people. I’m glad it’s turning into a camp out.

[ACE]

​April 6th . . . . Spences Bridge recreational site.

[bchunter181]

thinking about coming to this. what is it all about more info what goes on just says counting sheep looking for more info.

[pg83]

It's all about counting sheep and spending some time with good people!

We are in the process of growing this event with the goal of making it more family friendly.

The count itself runs from 7 AM until 1 PM.
There are different areas that people are sent to in groups to count sheep. We then meet back at the campground and hand in data sheets.
We are hosting a 'By Donation' BBQ after the count at the campground and will have some cool prizes to give away for adults and youth from Sitka Gear, we will also have a pair of Crispi boots. All youth prizes will be free, but some of the adult prizes will be entered by donation ($20 per entry). We will also be giving away WSSBC gear.

We are encouraging folks to camp with us on Friday and/or Saturday at the Spences Bridge Recreation Campground (https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHZL_enCA731CA731&q=spences+bridge+recreation+site&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=50290446,-121206503,18398&tbm=lcl&ved=2ahUKEwiiy8677JHhAhWGtp4KHZNQDagQtgN6BAgKEAQ&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e16!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m2!1d50.425222019950375! 2d-121.31663363951589!2m2!1d50.41439386070072!2d-121.3488201476946!4m2!1d50.41980824974959!2d-121.33272689360524!5i16).
This portion of the weekend is not officially hosted by us and people are required to BYO everything.


More comfortable lodgings can be found at the Acacia RV Park (http://www.acacia-rvpark-cabins.com/) as well for those interested.


We have had a lot of positive feedback so far.

[pg83]

I should add that the Kamloops Lake sheep counts are done on Sunday, April 7th. Great way to spend a weekend by combining the counts.

For complete info on that head to their website http://kdfga.ca/upcoming_events.htm

[ACE]

Thinking about coming to this. What is it all about? More info what goes on just says counting sheep looking for more info.

​Counting sheep tends to make you sleepy . . .

[Weatherby Fan]

​Counting sheep tends to make you sleepy . . .

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[cpwrestler]

Anyone from Southern Vancouver Island (Victoria ferry) interested in sharing a ride over there for the count?

[Greenthumbed]

I went last year and took my oldest boy along. He was 9 years old. We had a great time father and son bonding. He talks about it all the time and I don't know how many times he's asked me if we can do it again. He wears his WSSBC hat that he got for participating, every day. Alas, we can't make it this year, but hopefully next year. It's a long drive from Golden, but it's a great way to get out and do something good for conservation.

[45freezer]

I went last year and took my oldest boy along. He was 9 years old. We had a great time father and son bonding. He talks about it all the time and I don't know how many times he's asked me if we can do it again. He wears his WSSBC hat that he got for participating, every day. Alas, we can't make it this year, but hopefully next year. It's a long drive from Golden, but it's a great way to get out and do something good for conservation.

Awesome, I'm taking my 9 year old up this year...went over the classification sheet with him last weekend and watched some sheep videos with him for practice, he's getting excited!

[ACE]

It was a great turnout . . . . wives, kids, dogs, old friends, and new friends. :D

[REMINGTON JIM]

WOW ! Biggest Turn out I Ever Seen at a Sheep Count ! Everything ACE said ! and also BQ ed Burgers and Moose Sausage ! Some real Nice Draw Prizes from SITKA too ! Great day ! Seen a Few sheep too ! :wink: RJ

[Slinky Pickle]

I went over Saturday morning and unfortunately I didn't stick around for the after count get together. Our zone had a grand total of ZERO sheep but we managed to count 32 in the one behind us. It was a great day!

[Weatherby Fan]

Had a great time, a huge turnout, went up Friday afternoon and spent the night at the Rec Site with Brew and his daughter Halle and BlockCaver showed up, had a fire roasted some marshmallows,

Myself, Brew& Halle, Luka77 and his son, BlockCaver and RemingtonJim and Charlie_Horse were in area 7 seen 4 ewes, snuck down into the area below us and seen a few more, eagle eyes BighornBob & Caveman spotted a few rams in our area closer to lunch, one of the highlights of the day was spotting a totally blonde backbear, it was an amazing animal to see.

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Went back around 1:30 for a bbq and a great draw for some Sitka Gear, Crispi Boots and tons of WSS of B.C. Hats and clothing, Reliable sports was there showing off some awesome inventory, got to see a lot of HBC members there, Always great to see ACE and have a visit with Mrs Gunner

Many thanks to Peter & Naomi from the WSS of B.C. for organizing and looking after us.

[Luka77]

Had a great time, a huge turnout, went up Friday afternoon and spent the night at the Rec Site with Brew and his daughter Halle and BlockCaver showed up, had a fire roasted some marshmallows,

Myself, Brew& Halle, Luka77 and his son, BlockCaver and RemingtonJim and Kyle were in area 7 seen 4 ewes, snuck down into the area below us and seen a few more, eagle eyes BighornBob & Caveman spotted a few rams in our area closer to lunch, one of the highlights of the day was spotting a totally blonde backbear, it was an amazing animal to see.

went back around 1:30 for a bbq and a great draw for some Sitka Gear, Crispi Boots and tons of WSS of B.C. Hats and clothing, Reliable sports was there showing off some awesome inventory, got to see a lot of HBC members there, Always great to see ACE and have a visit with Mrs Gunner

Many thanks to Peter & Naomi from the WSS of B.C. for organizing and looking after us.
It was a great day, met few people from forum, my son had incredible time, and next year I think we'll camp and spend a day there. Drive from Burnaby and back in the same day after getting up at 2am to make it on time was a bit exhausting. BBQ was great, for the first time ever I tried cougar sausage and it was great. Many thanks to organizers and Brad for working on BBQ and for getting that cougar. :)

[Blockcaver]

Thanks to Sitka Gear for being a major sponsor to WSS BC and donating some great items to the draw Saturday....especially the Timberline jacket that I was so fortunate to win!

[porthunter]

Another great event put on by WSSBC! In some of my favorite areas this province has to offer.

Second year in area 5 and was great hanging out at the Goldpan camp site and getting to meet many new and great people.

Worst part about it is the wait of another year until we get to do it all over again

[Brew]

Thanks WSSBC and Sitka for the great weekend as well as Reliable for donating some goodies. My daughter and I had a great time. Its always fun hanging out with Weatherby Fan, Remington Jim, Blockcaver and Kyle(cant remember your HBC handle). Luca77 and his son were a great addition to our crew this year and it was a pleasure meeting you guys. It was great seeing a good show of women and children camping out as well. I have a feeling it will be even bigger again next year.

Now if we could only silence those bloody trains LOL

[charlie_horse]

awesome day again this year. wish i could have stuck around for the raffle. not a tonne of sheep in our zone and wicked blonde bear who I might go try and make a play on. and brew I'm Kyle haha

[Weatherby Fan]

awesome day again this year. wish i could have stuck around for the raffle. not a tonne of sheep in our zone and wicked blonde bear who I might go try and make a play on. and brew I'm Kyle haha

Sorry Kyle I couldn't remember your HBC name either.....but heck I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast !

[Weatherby Fan]

A great picture of the people donating their time for the preservation of Wild Sheep in BC at the Spences Bridge Sheep Count

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[Weatherby Fan]

Thanks WSSBC and Sitka for the great weekend as well as Reliable for donating some goodies. My daughter and I had a great time. Its always fun hanging out with Weatherby Fan, Remington Jim, Blockcaver and Kyle(cant remember your HBC handle). Luca77 and his son were a great addition to our crew this year and it was a pleasure meeting you guys. It was great seeing a good show of women and children camping out as well. I have a feeling it will be even bigger again next year.

Now if we could only silence those bloody trains LOL

A great picture of Brew teaching the kids how to glass......

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[bighornbob]

Myself, Brew& Halle, Luka77 and his son, BlockCaver and RemingtonJim and Charlie_Horse were in area 7 seen 4 ewes, snuck down into the area below us and seen a few more, eagle eyes BighornBob & Caveman spotted a few rams in our area closer to lunch, one of the highlights of the day was spotting a totally blonde backbear, it was an amazing animal to see.


Haha. Cant take credit for spotting the rams, that was Naomi and Peter.

Gone are the days that 20-30 would meet at the gas station and hand out maps and go for a beer and burger at the pub at the end of the day. Was shocked to see how many people camped out Friday Night.

As others have mentioned it was a great day. Met a few new people who I recognized from the sheep society but never knew their handles here. Hats off to the people (Peter and Naomi, Im sure there was a bunch more) who put this together to make it a great day.

As Blockcaver said, winning a Sitka Timberline jacket:razz: was the cherry on top of a great day. Hats off to Sitka for sponsoring the Wild Sheep Society.

BHB

[Weatherby Fan]

Haha. Cant take credit for spotting the rams, that was Naomi and Peter.

Gone are the days that 20-30 would meet at the gas station and hand out maps and go for a beer and burger at the pub at the end of the day. Was shocked to see how many people camped out Friday Night.

As others have mentioned it was a great day. Met a few new people who I recognized from the sheep society but never knew their handles here. Hats off to the people (Peter and Naomi, Im sure there was a bunch more) who put this together to make it a great day.

As Blockcaver said, winning a Sitka Timberline jacket:razz: was the cherry on top of a great day. Hats off to Sitka for sponsoring the Wild Sheep Society.

BHB

You three have forgot more than Ill ever know about Hunting Sheep.....Respectfully..


Blockcaver, Bighornbob and Caveman working over the optics !
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[sillybear]

How many sheep spotted?

[45freezer]

My son and I had a great time, good to finally put faces to some of the names I see on here and spend some time around the campfire with good company...what an awesome community. Big thank you to the WSS for putting it on and to Sitka for the jacket my son took home, we'll be back next year for sure with some earplugs for that damn train!

[Weatherby Fan]

How many sheep spotted?

Approximately 150, iirc about 40 Rams of various ages and the rest Lambs and Ewes, if someone has a more accurate count please post.

[bighornbob]

we'll be back next year for sure with some earplugs for that damn train!

Amateur:mrgreen: Spend a couple days in the fall there and one gets used to it. Just means you will be looking for rams in the morning. I'm a light sleeper and what gets me is the head light from the train. Theres been more then once that i have jumped out of bed thinking somehow the truck and camper were parked on the tracks with how bright that light is.:o

BHB

[ghost]

Approximately 150, iirc about 40 Rams of various ages and the rest Lambs and Ewes, if someone has a more accurate count please post.is 150 sheep typical for the count.i have never been hope to one day.Kids lacrosse eats up my spring time.

[Weatherby Fan]

is 150 sheep typical for the count.i have never been hope to one day.Kids lacrosse eats up my spring time.

Yeh kids will do that, I had two in Hockey when mine were younger so know all about it !

Honestly couldn’t say as it’s only my second time attending, I’ll see if I can find some past history info !

[pg83]

Thank you all for coming out!

We weren't sure how it was going to turn out this year with the changes we had planned, but it appears to have been a pretty big hit(except the trains!).
As you guys have already mentioned it took many people to bring it all together and we look forward to doing it all again next year!

Thank you to Sitka Gear, Crispi Boots, and The Rookie Hunter Podcast for the raffle prizes. Thank you to Reliable Gun for coming up and letting folks borrow and/or check out all the great optics!

Sheep #'s

41 Rams (no class 4's so I suspect you were hiding them from me!)
132 Ewes
53 Lambs
5 Unclassified

I will be sending out emails to as many of the volunteers as I have contact info for to ask for your feedback on the count, but if you don't get an email from me and see this then please send me a pm.



Cheers,

Peter

EDIT: I missed a few sheep initially.

[Darksith]

It was fun, will be back again! Met some of the same people that were at the banquet. Good times with good people. My boys enjoyed it as well