Shulaps Range Sheep Draw 3-32E

[misinformation]

Hi All,

I got lucky and landed a draw in the Shulaps from Sept 20 to Oct 20th. I was hoping some of you might be able to point me in the right direction.

This will be my first sheep hunt and I'll be fitting trips in between university classes so any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Looks like I'll be needing a spotting scope if anyone is selling. The hunt is 3/4 curl and I've been looking around for sheep judging resources as well.

I've worked up the Bridge river before but never ventured into the Shulaps. The general consensus seems to be that the area is overrun with bikers, tourizers and angry guides. In any case, if anyone would be willing to share some insight on access and where the people arent that would be awesome.

Thanks in advance, cheers

[2chodi]

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[Steelpulse]

Good luck is all I can give. Look forward to the pics of success

[Darksith]

Its a once in a lifetime draw. Recognize that and sacrifice as much as possible and more to be successful! You probably won't ever get another opportunity at a 3/4 curl which is really what most bighorns are so dont finish the season and have regrets that you didn't do enough

[wildcatter]

There is a horse trail a couple kilometers past 9 Mile Ridge on the left that takes you to Big Dog.
There is sheep and grizzlies in the area, beautiful place for sure.

[twoSevenO]

Dont try to fit it in between your classes. It's much more productive to go for 1 week long trip than 4 two day weekend trips.

[Ajsawden]

Dont try to fit it in between your classes. It's much more productive to go for 1 week long trip than 4 two day weekend trips.

I agree whole heartedly. Potentially do a couple weekend trips to maximize an 8 or 9 day'r later on. Ask your profs what you need to do to take a week off. I went to china for 10 days when I was in my final year. I had a great time, the world kept turning and I still finished school with honors.

[Jack Russell]

2 day weekends in the Shulaps will be daunting. Its BIG country, and sheep are itty bitty teeny weeny critters.

[todbartell]

I had the draw in 2017. It's beautiful, rugged country. I went up Jim Creek, never seen any sheep but I was pretty limited with a bum knee

[REMINGTON JIM]

Some Pretty Country up JIM Creek in the Shulap Mountains ! RJ

[misinformation]

Good luck is all I can give. Look forward to the pics of success

Thank You! Hope to make something happen.

[misinformation]

I agree whole heartedly. Potentially do a couple weekend trips to maximize an 8 or 9 day'r later on. Ask your profs what you need to do to take a week off. I went to china for 10 days when I was in my final year. I had a great time, the world kept turning and I still finished school with honors.

Guess I'll be biting the bullet and getting ahead in class for once. Lot more memorable than online lectures anyways. Thank you!

[misinformation]

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Very informative watch! Thank you!

[granola_eater]

Guess I'll be biting the bullet and getting ahead in class for once. Lot more memorable than online lectures anyways. Thank you!

Yeah, I'll second this. I lectured at UBC for 7 years and dealt with students who had explained/unexplained absences all the time. if you get in touch with your profs at the very start of the term (like first day of class, no later) and just explain that you have a non-negotiable trip for whatever span of time, they won't hold it against you. They're super busy people with lots of students and it makes you stand out more to be a polite/decent person who is taking responsibility.

Id advise against asking for accomodations per se, like "hey i'm gone for these dates so can you move the test for me" but instead come with something more open-ended like "Hi, I'm unfortunately going to be gone for these dates. Your course is obviously really important to me and I see from the syllabus that I'll be missing this section and these lectures. I want to make sure I'm able to learn those sections, so would it be alright if I designated a notetaker while im gone/got recordings of your lectures/whatever."

Basically, from the perspective of a former university lecturer, don't let class get in the way of a sheep draw. shoot me a PM if you want help drafting your emails to professors, glad to help as long as you promise to get out there and give it your best shot during your draw.

[granola_eater]

And don't bother telling them it's for a hunt. They don't care why youre gone anyway, and you run the risk of upsetting an actual granola eater.

[albravo2]

And don't bother telling them it's for a hunt. They don't care why youre gone anyway, and you run the risk of upsetting an actual granola eater.

This made me chuckle, especially in light of your username. Well said!

To the OP, good luck! Definitely a dream draw.

[wildcatter]

Hunted the Yalakom, including Big Dog, many times.
Almost got a decent ram on 9 Mile, but I guess it wasn't in the cards that day.
Got a beautiful 4 point buck with a good spread and heavy bases near Buck Mountain.

[Fosey]

Two years ago the gate was open to the Blue creek mine on the Yalakom side. There is a trail at about kilometre 75
on the Yalakom to Big Dog if the road is accessible, as someone has said. These two access points will pretty well cover Big dog mountain. Watch out for grizzlies if there is a good crop of white bark pine cones. Good
luck this is rugged country, find a good partner.

[Fosey]

Check with the biologist in Kamloops, he will be lots of help.
google mountain goat survey in the Shulaps by Doug Jury

[wildcatter]

Two years ago the gate was open to the Blue creek mine on the Yalakom side. There is a trail at about kilometre 75
on the Yalakom to Big Dog if the road is accessible, as someone has said. These two access points will pretty well cover Big dog mountain. Watch out for grizzlies if there is a good crop of white bark pine cones. Good
luck this is rugged country, find a good partner.

The road you talking about doesn't even go halfway, unless things changed lately.
As for as I know the trail is the only access and not easy to find, also pretty long.
However it takes you into some beautiful country.

Anybody knows what kind of shape the cabin is at 65K on the right down in a hollow?

[Fosey]

The mine road takes you to the Eastern side of Big Dog
and goes right up to the top. The trail is a 2 hour hike to glass the
western side of Big Dog. The trail was made into a fire guard
and is easy to find.

[wildcatter]

The mine road takes you to the Eastern side of Big Dog
and goes right up to the top. The trail is a 2 hour hike to glass the
western side of Big Dog. The trail was made into a fire guard
and is easy to find.

Are you talking about the Blue Creek road?
Looks like there are some changes since I was there the last time.
The trail sure took me more than 2 hours and it was hidden by the guides, because they used it most.

[Fosey]

Yes, the Blue creek mine road as I said on previous post. The
trail is just past the tent camp on the left hand side. About 75 kilometre.
If you get to the lock blocks keeping the road from sloughing in
you have gone 100 yards to far. Look up to the left and you
will see a fire guard, the trail is on the fire guard.

[todbartell]

this thread needs a pic

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[twoSevenO]

i think i can see a couple of mountain bikers on that ridge!

[wildcatter]

Yes, the Blue creek mine road as I said on previous post. The
trail is just past the tent camp on the left hand side. About 75 kilometre.
If you get to the lock blocks keeping the road from sloughing in
you have gone 100 yards to far. Look up to the left and you
will see a fire guard, the trail is on the fire guard.

The Blue Creek road can't be 75 K, if I remember the first cabin on the
right down from the road is about 65 K and Blue Creek is way before that.
The tent camp you mention must be what used to be the guide camp at 9 Mile Ridge.
The trail that I know is a bit further on the left but not too far and it's right by the side of the road.
I remember I had to cross the creek on a log to get to the other side.

[wildcatter]

this thread needs a pic

https://i.imgur.com/MjVz1GV.jpg

Nice shot, this one is an old picture made with a film camera and it's a bit grainy, but that's the Big Dog side from across.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Big_Dog_Mtn_-01.jpg

[Fosey]

A guy from lillooet Ken owns the tent camp, it is just past the guide camp.
The trail is at the end of the Straight stretch the tent camp is on. You should take
a drive up there and familiarize yourself with things.

[wildcatter]

A guy from lillooet Ken owns the tent camp, it is just past the guide camp.
The trail is at the end of the Straight stretch the tent camp is on. You should take
a drive up there and familiarize yourself with things.

Thanks, I haven't been there for quite some time but I would like to see how it looks today.
I know the cabin built by guys from Lillooet, it is past the old cabin on the right, but it wasn't a tent camp, just a wood cabin.

[wildcatter]

My avatar picture is actually on the trail to Big Dog.

[misinformation]

Nice shot, this one is an old picture made with a film camera and it's a bit grainy, but that's the Big Dog side from across.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Big_Dog_Mtn_-01.jpg
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/20200823_143900.jpg

[misinformation]

A guy from lillooet Ken owns the tent camp, it is just past the guide camp.
The trail is at the end of the Straight stretch the tent camp is on. You should take
a drive up there and familiarize yourself with things.

That's going to take a few more drives but thank you for your help! Made it up eventually