srupps sheep photos

[srupp]

changed view

[bigshooter]

Nice. Long wait and all

[whitetailsheds]

There ya go...very nice...well worth the wait Steve. Once again...congrats man, he's a great ram! The scenery is pretty close to the "artist's rendition"...LOL. Good job!

[nieves]

wow, you look happier than a kid at christmas! congrats and cheers man, thats awesome. love the pics :D

[killman]

Hope everyone is happy,:-P

Good job dude.

[BCbillies]

That's a beauty! Congrats on a dream ram. An adventure you won't soon forget!

[yama49]

nice ram... congrats

[killman]

Steven eveyone can see all the pics with the link to the account no need to keep posting :razz:. Save you a bit of frustration.

[killman]

Here.



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb291/cheekyhorse/sheeptrip/P1000043.jpg

[southpaw]

Nice work, great ram. I'm very happy for you.Good job.

[moosinaround]

Wow!! That just made the story better!!! Your grin and smile say it all!! I like the pics of you packing it out. You can see the pleasure and the pain on your face!! Congrats again Steven!! Moosin

[dana]

That smile says it all. Congrats Steven on a beauty ram! The old saying 'good things come to those that wait' rings true for ya on this one. Glad the dream has such a good ending.

[Nimrod]

Srupp
Wow
that's a beautiful Ram
the smile on your face says it all, that's one happy guy in those pictures....talk about a hunting career pinnacle.
awesome!!!!!!!

[Brambles]

Beautiful Ram, gorgeous country. Your hunting partner looks like a Gazelle, must have been hard keeping up to him.

Why didn't he take a pung at a ram too?

Congrats on a great trophy after a long wait.

B

[srupp]

I will do more later...some better photos..still having issues with the computer..
sr

[horshur]

steve...your lookin skinny in them pics. I am full of envy. congratulations on a fine animal that would make most us proud. That is one shit eating grin!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[guest]

Very Nice Ram Steven !!

Congrats to you, for ever that Ram, the hunt, and over all experience will be with you. Good on you. Thanks for posting story and pic's and ....... who care's about the photo delay .... some dudes should relax !

CT

[The Dawg]

Beauty ram... congrats again Steven!

[willy442]

Nice Ram!!! Well worth the wait and time spent only makes him better every time you look at him and recall the trip. CONGRATULATIONS.:smile:

[325]

Beautiful ram.....truly magnificant! I'm trying REALLY HARD not to be jealous :wink: Definately a trophy of a lifetime...you should be proud.

[Fisher-Dude]

That's the right stuff! Beauty ram!

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Back on track!!:smile:

Huge congrats again Steven!!!

It's obvious that smile starts from waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down inside!!!

You're a great example of perserverance.

All the sweeter!:smile:

Beauty ram!

SSS

[mr.280]

Yup thats a ram smile. nice going excellent ram man!!!!!!!

[leadpillproductions]

great ram but only 1 pic

[srupp]

Im STILL learning and TRYING to get this done right so I can do justice to this great ram...I SUCK at computers...:-(..hopefully one of the more savvy computer technowizards will step in and make suggestions by PM???

I would like to post some of the photos without posting them all or giving access to them all...

steven

[BearSniper]

Absolutely excellent

great job:p

[Alpine85]

Great looking ram!!! congrats...

[pillpusher]

Not too shabby, I truly hope I can put it all together someday to be captured in a similar frame. Congratulations on your feat!

[Blainer]

"10"
That's a great trophy in my books.
Good on ya!

[Rubicon500]

Congrats on the ram!! Good job

[Elkhound]

Steven......great sheep man. I closed the other thread to make it easy.

Ps- if you need help with those pics....email them to me and I will post them up for you. No worries.

Job well done

[Laurence_Erickson]

very nice looking ram steve ,sorry to hear there are people tat would stupe to call a guy a liar . I hopr the rest of your season is as productive as this hunt.

[Paulyman]

Here.





http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb291/cheekyhorse/sheeptrip/P1000043.jpg

I need not say a word other than congratulations! The smile on your face says it all :)

What rifle and scope do you have in the photo? they look real purdy

[Springer]

Hey Nice 270 !!!!
Look at that Smiley Face on Elmer, Oh Great Stone Sheep Ram to Bro.
Ruppster has Lost some weight on the Hunting plan and living on Ichiban and Dehy foods and trying to keep up to those fast Grazing Critters
That is some beautiful country Kevin got you into. Way to go Scott on helping Steve, You two have some good hunt memories made with the Grizzly and now this Hawg.
Congrats,he should compliment those two Cali Rams in the Cool Room.

[M.Dean]

You fulfilled your dream!!! You talked the talk, you walked the walk!!! Excellent Ram, thanks for sharing your pix's.

[BIGHUNTERFISH]

Congratulations on a great ram Steven.Was this the greatest moment in all your hunting days?:-P

[newhunterette]

always a man of his word


HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ONE WORD

BEAUTIFUL

okay a few more

MAGNIFICIENT, GORGEOUS, SUPPORB, FANTASTIC, AMAZING, PRICELSS, EXCEPTIONAL, STUNNING

there are more but I think you get where I am going

[Duk Dog]

Congrats on one heck of a fine ram!! Dang it those Stone sheep need to move on over to this side of the Rockies.

[riflebuilder]

great looking ram congrats

[bayou]

Congrats on a very nice ram, beautiful salt and pepper coloured face

[Jetboat]

Awesome ram and terrific scenery Steven, congrats! One question...who's the skinny guy with the grey whiskers grinning over your ram? :wink:

[bowhunterbruce]

wait to go studdddddddddd ,thats one hot ram dude.
bruce

[gbear]

Very nice ram!

[Jelvis]

Handsome animal from the wild slopes -- the sheep is a great one too --
Jel -- you did fantastic brah -- wow !

[d6dan]

Beautiful Ram Steven!. Congrats to you....

[sawmill]

Good God!!!!All the hair on my arms stood up when I saw that photo!

Fantastic ram,Well worth the wait for the pics.God I wish I was you that day:biggrin: Congrats,YOU DA MAN!!!!

[sawmill]

P.S. Watch out for Jellie,I think he likes you!

[stroh72]

I think thats the photo the masses wanted. Well worth those 13 years wasn't it? Beautiful!! Now does it get to come upstairs or does it have hold a reservation in your den? Congratulations, I guess this years shirt will only be XXL?????

[bushguy]

Beauty ram there.Thanks for the pic.Couldnt happen to a better guy.Cheers.

[Kitimat Killer]

what a ram way to go srupp oh ya how was your skeena trip you have to make it to the kitimat one year to fish i'll take you fora trip down the river in my drift boat

kk

[Wild one]

Nice ram looks like it was well worth the time you have put in

[1/2 slam]

Good things come to those who wait! Very well done Steven. :smile:

[MB_Boy]

Basically.....echoing the sentiment of all the previous posts.

Well done Steven. :biggrin:

I know I may be pushing it :wink::oops:.....but do you have more pics of the journey that you will post up? I never get tired of looking at the country that these great animals live in.

Love the Stoner posts and stories more than anything on this site!!

[mark]

Not much to say that hasnt already been said, 12 hours away from the site and 50 + people beat me to this thread!

Looking forward to handling them horns this coming week!

[bsa30-06]

congrats steven ,very nice animal.

[bcbooner]

Great Ram,nothing easy with sheep hunting but worth every bead of blood sweat and tears.Cant wait to get back up into that beautifull country.

[Moose72]

Is there more than one photo posted somewhere or not yet? I'm pretty new to this site, so not sure where to look for things?

[Elkhound]

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ONE WORD

BEAUTIFUL

okay a few more

MAGNIFICIENT, GORGEOUS, SUPPORB, FANTASTIC, AMAZING, PRICELSS, EXCEPTIONAL, STUNNING

there are more but I think you get where I am going

Wow Steven I think she likes you....what do you think of the ram Ali?

[nomad]

Awesome! Well done! what a Ram! Nice lookin country too! What an achievement! That to me is a pinnacle in one's hunting career! Can't wait to be there myself!

[Gateholio]

I think I am going to change SRUPP's name to SkinnyRupp!:tongue:

[srupp]

Thanks all...I will keep trying to post some more photos..I still get goosebumps realizing what Scott , Kevin and I accomplished..a ram was nice this ram makes it amazing for me..32 pounds lost getting "ready" for this hunt 22 while on the hunt..:oops:..

I also APPRECIATE the kind words from Willy442 regarding this ram photo...and Willy442 DOES know stone sheep...

Fantastic timing that my last stone sheep hunt also gives me a sheep of a lifetime..I promised I would not leave "anything in my tank" when I came down from the mountain.....the night I arrived back in camp I literally collapsed..

Kevin Willis runs a hell of a great TRANSPORTER company he is not a guide...but there were a LOT of goats, elk stone sheep in his area.. we saw well over 70 RAMS..over the area.....lots of spots for Kevin to drop you off at..

I failed for 16 years..but succeeded only once at stone sheep...but I learned so much from those other trips...I proved what wouldnt work..

And who knows without a GREAT hunting partner in Scott what would have been...THANKS SCOTT....you were there for me every step of the way..

hopefully more photos today and some scenery pics also..

steven

[NaStY]

NICE ram you have there sir. Beautiful looking country as well.

When you go see Harley, don't spend too much time looking at his trophy's. You could be there all day :shock: And his story telling is second to none. You will leave there in tears of laughter.

Great choice on having your trophy done by him. You wont be disappointed.

[sillybear]

Congratulations!! I don't post here very often, but I do pay attention to what's going on. Of all the members on this site whose opinions and knowledge I have come to respect you are NO. ONE !!
Nobody could deserve it more. Having made 7 trips for stones before I got one I can appreciate how you feel.
Are you getting a shoulder mount, or lifesize maybe?

[srupp]

yes I get that from my wife..you are NO ONE..:shock:

It is going to be a shoulder mount right turn..just like on the mountain...I can only afford a shoulder mount..still on strike..BUT he does deserve to get done up...and nobody has anything negative to say about Harleys work on sheep..

someone asked about the rifle..it is a Browning stainless steel rifle with synthetic stock, stainless action barrel...it was completely worked over and accurized by Rick @ Alberta Tactical...it now shoots 5 shots in under 1" @ 100 yards..

The scope is a brand new leupold Boone and Crockett model..3.5x10 with the sunshade screwed in on front and the custom leupold scope flip up covers..

steven

[srupp]

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[Bowtime]

Great looking ram. Big roman nose on him.

[srupp]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000032.jpg

[BlacktailStalker]

Beautiful ram, lush green country. Looks like it couldnt have happened in a nicer place.
Congrats on fulfilling your quest.
Bet you have a nice place picked out on the wall for this one :cool:

[goatdancer]

Congratulations on taking a beautiful ram. From the look on your face I'd say that you didn't feel any pain in those bad knees. Harley had a full mount in his shop last week but this one makes it look downright puny. So what's your next quest?

[srupp]

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[MB_Boy]

PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!! :wink::tongue:



Great looking ram Steven!

[ursus]

Like many others have said! Well done! You did it!

[Elkhound]

lol......no pictures to here ya go...see as many as you can.

Awesome Steven

[srupp]

Thanks for the help Dave....there is LOTS I suck at computers are pretty high up that list..
steven

[Gilmore]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000035.jpg


So thats what persistence looks like!!

Congrats again.

[Elkhound]

Thanks for the help Dave....there is LOTS I suck at computers are pretty high up that list..
steven

You are always welcome Steven. Just make sure you say hello to Ivan for me. He was one of two that taught me all I know about shooting and hunting. He spent a lot of time with me. He was the one I went on that fly in trip with a few years ago.

[Ride]

Great job! Beauty ram! Congrats again.

[Mtnhunter]

Great Pictures Steve! Congrats again on a much deserved Stone!

[pillpusher]

Great photos!!!!! Well worth the wait, shame on those that harrassed you the way they did.

[TheDuckinator]

Wow! That will make one hell of a trophy! Amazing Ram!

[rocksteady]

Admittedly I have never had the passion for sheep:confused:, I can still say what a beautiful animal you harvested.....He will make an awesome mount.....

[plumbob]

Excellent job well done is all I can say Steven you deserved this one.Congrats

[Springer]

Sweet satisfaction Steve. Nice Photo's,very impressive.Patience and perseverence paid off. You taught me that and also if i was ever to sit still the animals will show themselves.I personally know what it's like for you on the Quest for this Ram. I cant wait to see em when he's back home.

You may have to expand the Trophy room. Remember a couple more years and you will have to find room for an Antelope and more Whitetails.
I absolutely sat back and chuckled about the naysayers of you getting your Ram and doubting you. Like waiting for Christmas morning as a kid,it will come and so will Elmers photo's...:wink:

Congrats again.

[kennyj]

Thats a beauty Steven.Way to keep at er.
kenny

[srupp]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000055.jpg


I want to thank BOTH these guys..Scott for everything and the ram for hanging around waiting 9 years for me..

Steven

[bobak]

Great photos and a beautiful ram. Congratulations.

[bushguy]

Srupp , I hope you ate the nuts,,,just to keep the sheep gods happy???

[born2hunt]

Congrats Steven very nice ram .

[kennyj]

Wow! Thats a heck of a ram.No wonder their so big in there.Look at the lush mountain sides.Beautiful.
kenny

[HD95]

So thats what persistence looks like!!

Congrats again. Excellent ram, your smile says it all.Your first ram is an emotional high.Savour the moment.:smile:

[ianwuzhere]

some big smiles in them pix! congrats- defintatly a trip of a lifetime! thanx for postin pix!!

[BCKID]

:-D Did your face hurt after all the smiles?? Congrats, Good for you. BCKID

[Jetboater]

steven congrats on the fine ram!....great pictures as well... Scott you could smile once in a while......

[moosehunter21]

Congrats on one helluva goregous ram!

[ovis40]

So many times I see a picture of a guy with a great ram and I wonder why is he so sad looking. Why doesn't he have a smile on his face?
That isn't the case here!!! You are on top of the world in those pictures and for good reason! I'm sure you are still up there for some time yet!
Congrats!!

[6 K]

Fantastic effort and sticktoitiveness.
Very nice ram too
Congrats
Still took too long to get pics up Ban him for a month or so:tongue:

[Ramshot]

Srupp, that stone ram will fit in nice with your record book cali ram in the BC trophy record book! Just wondering why I don't see the California ram listed in there anymore?

[hunter1947]

Congrats on your ram ,you don't get them any better for your first one http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif.

[mountainman]

Thats a beauty Steve! Conrad says that is a very nice sheep! But his is bigger :eek::lol:

[bowhunterbruce]

awsome!awsome!awsome!set of pics and it is true what they say,pictures are worth way more then words can describe.your ainsperation to us all steve.
bruce

[jml11]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000055.jpg


I want to thank BOTH these guys..Scott for everything and the ram for hanging around waiting 9 years for me..

Steven

BCrams told me the photos do not do this ram justice, but this photo certainly shows a better perspective of the size of this ram...:eek:.

Well done, it is certainly a ram well deserved!!

[srupp]

thanks Joe..tell Conrad Ill just have to try harder ..:wink:

jml11 this angle with Scott who is 6'4 shows the mass and how this ram carries that mass well into the 3rd quarter..looks more like a Cali bighorn mass..and the w i d e even curl that drops so low below the jaw..this shot of Scott and OUR ram is my favorite because it does show this ram has everything great cape, color,quality of the cape...wide deep flaring with equal heavy horns and thick bases that carry their mass..it even kept its lambtips..

Im not sure about "deserving" being hurt and old and out of shape made it harder but I have to take credit for being in that condition...:eek:

Thank you it is a great ram and Greg and Jim put my mind at ease while visiting that there shouldnt be any questions of its being legal..


cheers

Steven

[JoshCampbell]

glorious sheep, excellent work

[budismyhorse]

wow, SRUPP,

great sheep, and your face says it all. Congrats again.

[willy442]

thanks Joe..tell Conrad Ill just have to try harder ..:wink:

jml11 this angle with Scott who is 6'4 shows the mass and how this ram carries that mass well into the 3rd quarter..looks more like a Cali bighorn mass..and the w i d e even curl that drops so low below the jaw..this shot of Scott and OUR ram is my favorite because it does show this ram has everything great cape, color,quality of the cape...wide deep flaring with equal heavy horns and thick bases that carry their mass..it even kept its lambtips..

Im not sure about "deserving" being hurt and old and out of shape made it harder but I have to take credit for being in that condition...:eek:

Thank you it is a great ram and Greg and Jim put my mind at ease while visiting that there shouldnt be any questions of its being legal..


cheers

Steven

Srupp; No problem with your ram being legal. I get him at 9 years and although he is not that much over the nose for a 39 incher, it's because of his deep curl. With his length and mass, he is in the top 10 I've seen posted on here in the last three years. His type come from the lower elevations.

On another note I'm hearing rumors of a huge ram being taken by a northern resident that scores 181. Was taken from the timber close to the highway. I will keep digging and may come up with a photo. Carl has talked to the fellas son and seen the photo's.

[BCRiverBoater]

Excellent ram Steven. Well worth the wait. I am wishing I was out there right now but is a no go so far this year for sheep.

[srupp]

Hi Willy442..I know "nothing " much about stones..but in the 17 years he is THE second biggest I have ever seen the biggest is still up on that mountain he is MUCH BIGGER..more like a bighorn...but doesnt go above the bridge of the nose...:eek:

I agree with 100% of your obvious knowlege...I did get 3 hours of uninterrupted viewing of all 11 rams..and this one was my favorite..although the 3 biggest were legal...I didnt want to go by anuli although I could easily see he was 9 with the Swaro spotting scope...and yes he "just squeeked" over the nose when the hide was on..but he did..

It is also true he gains by going so low and back makes a almost perfect circle so gains the length but not much over the bridge..although at the Compulsary Inspection the head biologist used a ordinary woodworking level and held it across the tips of the horns and the clearance over the bridge of the nose was "lots"..

The mass atv the beases and how he carries it out to the third quarter ..even the final quarter has good mass...

As for "where " this ram lived... he did in fact live really high in some pretty big mountains by my standards..but seemed to move around on a feeding pattern??

Maybe it was pressure from other hunters??..

It should go without saying I was prepared to shoot any legal ram...however I am extremely happy with this guy..and I only will get one stone sheep in my hunting carreer..and am extremely satisfied with the one I was able to harvest..

cheers

Steven

[pistolpete]

Great Ram, congrats!
You look really happy.

[007]

awesome job!! that's a great ram!

[Going Hot]

Looks like you've been really busy! That badboy will make an impressive mount!

[brotherjack]

Right on!!!

[Philcott]

Wow Steve. This whole thread was a great read and it looks like we all are sharing in your success. But, I assume none more than Scott. That's what friends are for, man.

Great perseverance and congrats on a wonderful hunt. Now lets see if the weight stays off.

[arcadia]

Awesome Ram and great story. Thanks for posting. Great Trophy.

[Buck Skin]

congratz good job

[srupp]

Philcott..Scott is a BEAST..there isnt a sheep in BC that could escape that guy..hes insane in his conditioning and go get er done attitude..man I must have slowed him down terribly...:roll:
Scott COULD HAVE FILLED his tag also there in fact WAS A BIGGER RAM THERE but just hard to determain anuli...I suspect he's over 11 years old :eek: but he does NOT go above the nose however he should score mid 180's!!!! his mass is unbelievable...more bighorn than thinhorn...made mine look much smaller in mass..and its still a decent ram for mass..

hmmm Scott IS a great friend but I would like to think I also have been a great friend to Scott.....however maybe not he's not said anything on this hunt yet...perhaps I was more of a handful than I realized...

I believe Scott has other plans for his sheep tag this year..he did in fact geta stone last year..

cheers

Steven

[gameslayer]

Good for you Srupp,
I read some of your past stories and it was a feel good story to read about your success. Hunting with good people that have have the same passion as you for the hunt, can be better than the hunt it self sometimes. That is a gorgeous animal thanks for sharing your experience.

[MadCat]

congrats on the ram, but one that scores in the mid 180 that dosen't break the bridge. COME ON get real.

[Mik]

Great ram, beatiful colors, great lookin country, the smile..priceless!
once again, Congratulations.

[srupp]

Madcat..I have never knowingly lied on this or any site..period.

My ram is 168-172...roughly...time will tell..and the other ram was MUCH HEAVIER ALL THE WAY THROUGH and was just shy of the bridge of the nose..thats my best guess over 180...

cheers

Steven

[bighornbob]

Madcat..I have never knowingly lied on this or any site..period.

My ram is 168-172...roughly...time will tell..and the other ram was MUCH HEAVIER ALL THE WAY THROUGH and was just shy of the bridge of the nose..thats my best guess over 180...

cheers

Steven

Steven not doubting what you saw or thought but sheep horns can decieve even the best. I have two bighorns on the wall and when I put the second up it looked like a runt next to the first one. When I told a friend of mine that the second is dwarfed by the first he laughed at me. Not till he came over and saw the two on the wall did he agree. He said he would have never beleived it. He even said he would guess the first ram scored 15-20 inches bigger then the second ram. The actual difference is only 1 1/2 inches. Its just the way the horns come out of the head, one is tighter while the other flares more (not just at the tips but starting at about the 1st quater.

BHB

[willy442]

Madcat..I have never knowingly lied on this or any site..period.

My ram is 168-172...roughly...time will tell..and the other ram was MUCH HEAVIER ALL THE WAY THROUGH and was just shy of the bridge of the nose..thats my best guess over 180...

cheers

Steven

Srupp; It would be very unusual for a 39 inch ram to score much higher than 167 with lamb tips. On the other hand it would be possible on a broomed ram due to the curcumference being measured every quarter. When the length is only one measurement, then divided by 4 and measured at the quarter it can add alot of inches sometimes. Your ram is an excellent example of a MATURE Stone Ram and something to be proud of regardless of score. You have achieved taking a mature ram, something many experianced hunters are still trying for.

[budismyhorse]

SRUPP,

for reference,

using Tony Russ' chart on scoring thinhorn sheep (mainly Dalls), using the measurements for your ram (39x15) you reported it would score 170, right around what you have suggested.

Using that same chart, for a ram to be in the mid 180's......lets give it 15.5 inch bases it would have to be 45 inches long for 185 and 43 to crack 180.

The way sheep are scored is deceiving.....there is no credit for the circumfrence at the horn tip, therefore broomed or lamb tipped, the length is what really matters. For this ram you are talking about, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter measurements are only likely to add an inch or two to each measurement, not enough to launch it into the mid 180's. ......that is, unless it is 45 inches long. .....

[bighornbob]

SRUPP,

for reference,

using Tony Russ' chart on scoring thinhorn sheep (mainly Dalls), using the measurements for your ram (39x15) you reported it would score 170, right around what you have suggested.

Using that same chart, for a ram to be in the mid 180's......lets give it 15.5 inch bases it would have to be 45 inches long for 185 and 43 to crack 180.

The way sheep are scored is deceiving.....there is no credit for the circumfrence at the horn tip, therefore broomed or lamb tipped, the length is what really matters. For this ram you are talking about, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter measurements are only likely to add an inch or two to each measurement, not enough to launch it into the mid 180's. ......that is, unless it is 45 inches long. .....

If it has enough mass it could easily be in the 180's. As Willy has said length is only measured once while the circ. are measured four times. If the ram has big bases and carries his weight well he could easily be a 180 class ram. I have a sheep (bighorn mind you) that is only 36 inches long and it goes in the low 180's it has big bases and carries its weight well but only has a 9 inch last quater. So it is broomed but not heavily has there are some that have 11 inch last quaters.

So if the sheep had big bases (based on Steven's having 15+) and carried its weight well it would not have to be 45 inches to be a 180 class ram.

BHB

[budismyhorse]

just going off what the thinhorn reference most people use says..

[Moose72]

Who really cares about the score? It's goin to look beautiful on the wall.

[Ramshot]

If you want to base your trophy on the numbers game chances are your going to end up disappointed! If it looks like the ram you have dreamed about (and it's legal) get on with it8-).

[jasper]

that was well worth the wait awesome pictures has that grin came off your face yet ha ha congrats on your prize

[bigwhiteys]

Anyone who puts in the time such as you have Steven is deserving of such a fine ram! A great mature ram. I am happy for you!

Carl

[Buck Skin]

awsome ram boys!:cool:

[sako_300]

What's with all the banter about scores - if it put that big a smile on your face it like the advertisements on T.V. say - 'scoreless'

Cheers

[budismyhorse]

talk regarding scores is simply to reference the animal and see just how unique a sheep is....

if you have to ask that question, you don't understand.

no one really cares much about score as you put it, the smile is all that counts.

[sako_300]

No - I understand; first thing I do is put a tape on em. I meant the back and forth over scoring techniques - pretty standard if you ask me.

[srupp]

I will gladly bow to Willy442 and such that have much more experience with scoring sheep..several knowing sheep hunters came up with a "rough 168-172 puts an average @ 170..and the bigger ram was much much thicker and much more mass but not enough length to breach the bridge of the nose..

I love how Carl put it.."a great mature ram " and yes too much talk of score..I am happy as I ever could be and exceeded my wildest imagination and the ram was enthusiastically recieved by Harley White and Regan Underwood(a old friend from williams Lake )who I know will do a masterfull job.

cheers

Steven

[southpaw]

The only score that matters is your credit score,to finance future hunts.Beauty ram.

[boonerbuck]

Great Ram Srupp!!

[Springer]

Well Steve all the Sheep Hunt and posthunt is complete, whats next on the agenda for hunts? Also you went fishing on the Skeena ,got home dropped of the fishing gear grabbed the sheep hunting gear and were off. How did the fishing go ?? Never heard much about your trip with joe this year in all the excitement.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I am happy as I ever could be and exceeded my wildest imagination and the ram was enthusiastically recieved by Harley White and Regan Underwood(a old friend from williams Lake )who I know will do a masterfull job.

cheers

Steven

Are you saying that I can now go fondle your horns?? Or are they still under your pillow??:smile:

SSS

[srupp]

SSS the ram is in Westbank @ Harley Whites taxidermy studio....:biggrin:

I am getting ready for horseback trophy mule deer hunt..then 3 seperate moose hunts..then elk hunt......kinda slow season..:roll:..


steven

[skyliner 270]

i cant see any of them were do i go?

[Stone Sheep Steve]

SSS the ram is in Westbank @ Harley Whites taxidermy studio....:biggrin:

I am getting ready for horseback trophy mule deer hunt..then 3 seperate moose hunts..then elk hunt......kinda slow season..:roll:..


steven

Perfect! I'm been looking for an excuse for a visit. Can't come up with a reason as a result of my own hunting excursions:roll:.

SSS

[GoatGuy]

Perfect! I'm been looking for an excuse for a visit. Can't come up with a reason as a result of my own hunting excursions:roll:.

SSS
Better plan an afternoon - never been in there less than 2 hours even when I tried.

[davey]

how do i see the other photos? help
thanx

[Timbow]

Wow, very nice...congradulations on your sheep.

Shooting it with the ol' 270 adds even more class.

Cheers

[srupp]

lol ya Ol Jack O'Connor would be please I would think..:mrgreen:

Steven

[BillyBull]

Just a great looking ram... and the smile tells it all. Great Job.

[Islander 7mm]

Great shot, pretty much sums up why we do it.

[srupp]

checked with Harley White..he is home from his month long trip to Thailand..building a school for children..with his Church group..

He hopes to get started on my stone sheep in maybe MAY...then a month to sit on the form and then finishing up...:eek:....so maybe July..

I cant wait..snivel snivel..whine ..lol..:tongue:..

Feel like a 7 year old waiting for christmas morning....:-D

better get out fishing or hunting or woodworking, or ordering a new bed for our newly expected Lab puppy...watching the clock and calender waiting for the sheep... COUNTING SHEEP..lol isnt working so well..

steven

[goatdancer]

I got a chance to see the horns and skull a little while back. Very impressive.

[srupp]

Thanks Gerry..I didnt do the right photos to display the mass of the ram AND the length/symmetry...the best photo is of Scott and the sheep..

Fitting as Scott is much much more of a sheep hunter than I will ever hope to be..nicer guy too..(what his probation officer told me..:wink:)

My lovely wife just handed me a "honey do list " while I wait...

see I knew I could count on Susan..

Steven

[Springer]

Steve your probably not going to have enough room in the trophy room to put up another Sheep so maybe i should bring one of the Cali's back to Alberta hey :wink:
Have you got an 8x10 picture of your Stone Sheep put up in the cool room yet?

[srupp]

No STILL no decent photo up yet..other things just happened..

steven

[Leaseman]

We Steve, if you want it "closer to home", Nick has an open space on his wall.....:mrgreen:

[srupp]

Finally got the photo up..however still waiting for the finished ram...:tongue:..

dont want to piss the taxidermist off so he does as SSS sugested and mounts the horns backwards...lol

Steven

[srupp]

deleted.....

[pickaspot]

you the man!

[srupp]

even a blind squirrill can find a nut once..lol

wish I could finaly post photos.of the finished mount....

steven

[srupp]

still cant get some of the photos to work..srr

[merc]

great ram.dont we live in a great place.

[srupp]

absolutley..

srr

[srupp]

:redface:Hmmmm I am pretty sure that I have looked at the photos of this stone sheep every single day for almost a year now...every single day..and realizing just how bleesed I have been..

How blessed to have such a capable, generous individual such as SCOTT who with out him..it "may" have got done but taken much longer..I certainly did not give Scott the credit due him..thinking back..ALL the water runs were done by Scott...several times he even helped when the going got REALLY tough... with carrying way more than his fair share....and in spite of my slowness..and inabilities physically never a complaint or even a negative word from Scott just a smile..keeping me from getting discouraged.I owe it all to SCOTT...

And again a good word about River Jet Adventures...Kevin Willis runs a absolutely TOP NOTCH operation....and for the 50 or so that have e-mailed me the answer has always been the same.. well worth the time effort and expense..highly recomended...honest, capable , reliable individual with a exellent mind for saftey and incredible knowlege of the area..

I did not know how much this meant to me untill I realized I have looked at these sheep pictures every single day...and how much these two gentlemen did on my behalf..and just how successful WE were...and I wanted my friends here to know how thankfull I am...I have been given, and recieved far more from this site and the wonderful folks here than I can ever explain or return the favor...but that wont keep me from continueing to help in any way I can...

Now to get that sheep back so I can look at it ..and NOT just the photos...


thank you....

Steven

[Schutzen]

even a blind squirrel can find HIS nuts once in a while..lol

wish I could finally post photos.of the finished mount....

steven

There u go Steve fixed her for ya.:mrgreen:

[huntcoop]

Let's see the wall hanger pix.............

[srupp]

HMMM wall hanger still @ Taxidermist..waiting on the call.....

Steven

[porcupine]

:redface:Hmmmm I am pretty sure that I have looked at the photos of this stone sheep every single day for almost a year now...every single day..and realizing just how bleesed I have been..

I did not know how much this meant to me untill I realized I have looked at these sheep pictures every single day...
Steven

Know the feeling. A while after I got my sheep, my wife remarked that I had been looking at the pictures every day for over a year......... When I think of how much I spent and how much time I spent enjoying it, I knew it was a great bargain and oh so cheap in the long run.

[BlacktailStalker]

HMMM wall hanger still @ Taxidermist..waiting on the call.....

Steven

Hows the fishing ?

[slowwalker]

I have been a long time lurker of this site.
Based upon the OP's obviously poor physical condition, self proclaimed health issues, and obvious mental fragility it begs one to ask the question:

"Did Scott shoot the ram"?

[Leaseman]

I have been a long time lurker of this site.
Based upon the OP's obviously poor physical condition, self proclaimed health issues, and obvious mental fragility it begs one to ask the question:

"Did Scott shoot the ram"?
Well maybe you should go back to lurking..... because you sure as hell don't know Steve!!
As far as mental fragility, go look in a mirror......:evil:

[Gateholio]

I have been a long time lurker of this site.
Based upon the OP's obviously poor physical condition, self proclaimed health issues, and obvious mental fragility it begs one to ask the question:

"Did Scott shoot the ram"?


You should go back to lurking.

[jessbennett]

I have been a long time lurker of this site.
Based upon the OP's obviously poor physical condition, self proclaimed health issues, and obvious mental fragility it begs one to ask the question:

"Did Scott shoot the ram"?


why dont you crawl back under that rock you popped out from under?:roll:..... i like you way more as a long time lurker..............:wink:

[mijinkal]

Don't feed the trolls guys.

[Gateholio]

Don't feed the trolls guys.

Yeah, better to just punt him. So I did.:wink:

[Leaseman]

Yeah, better to just punt him. So I did.:wink:

Way to go Gate......:mrgreen:
Should let me know who he is so Steve can use him fom Dino bait next time he is down......:wink:

[Burger64]

The truth hurts..So quick to defend when u guys "DONT" know the whole story

[Caribou_lou]

I have been a long time lurker of this site.
Based upon the OP's obviously poor physical condition, self proclaimed health issues, and obvious mental fragility it begs one to ask the question:

"Did Scott shoot the ram"?

There's no room for comments like this on the site.

[Deaddog]

I DO Know the entire story... Steve shot the ram... cowards that say differently behind an internet name should put their money where their mouth's are and make the "complaint" to a CO .... if they "know' so much.....Jim Glaicar

[moosinaround]

The truth hurts..So quick to defend when u guys "DONT" know the whole story
I am pretty sure that if Steve didnot shoot the ram, his face would not have looked the way it did in the pictures!! I give SRUPP the benefit of the doubt any day, and twice on sundays!! So, go, find a ram, shoot it and pack it out, and see if your face looks as satisfied as his, otherwise shut your F@$cking mouth and enjoy the pics and story a fellow hunter has posted here for our enjoyment!! Moosinaround

[Burger64]

I am pretty sure that if Steve didnot shoot the ram, his face would not have looked the way it did in the pictures!! I give SRUPP the benefit of the doubt any day, and twice on sundays!! So, go, find a ram, shoot it and pack it out, and see if your face looks as satisfied as his, otherwise shut your F@$cking mouth and enjoy the pics and story a fellow hunter has posted here for our enjoyment!! Moosinaround

Hey..I never said he didnt shoot the ram..I just said most dont know the full story.I trust my sources.

[fullcurl33]

Already having a hard time sleeping that picture wont help... just counting down the days, dandy ram

[blackbart]

Beauty ram!

Not a bad soap saga. Can't wait to tune in tomorrow to learn about who done who wrong, and who is sleeping with who (please don't tell me that things that are not quite right occured in the tent with the sheep). Ain't sheep hunters great:)

Deep curls like that are something to drool over and keep a guy going again and again!

IBTL

[Leaseman]

The truth hurts..So quick to defend when u guys "DONT" know the whole story

Hmmmm.... new name, sounds like one of many alias's........:mrgreen:

[digger dogger]

Hey..I never said he didnt shoot the ram..I just said most dont know the full story.I trust my sources.

Jelousy is sickening! How could anyone wanna wipe the smile of Rupps face..

Go get your own and stop babbling!!

Pffft, what a mumbler!!!

[huntcoop]

So what is the true story? Is all this just rumour and internet babble or is there any truth to the comments........

[Burger64]

Never mind

[WildlifePredator]

All I can say is "wow!"

[BlacktailStalker]

I have a hard time believing somebody would allow someone else to end a quest that took so long to fill :neutral:
That being said who is anyone to call anyone a liar... but to state something like that, knowing full well they're going to take a blast of comments for it, create a strir without stating a few facts is kind of weird IMO.
Why give half a story?

Burger64 all you've done in stating this is made yourself look bad, why would you want to accomplish that, if there is truth to your statement reveal it.

[sheep.elk.moose fanatic]

Philcott..Scott is a BEAST..there isnt a sheep in BC that could escape that guy..hes insane in his conditioning and go get er done attitude..man I must have slowed him down terribly...:roll:
Scott COULD HAVE FILLED his tag also there in fact WAS A BIGGER RAM THERE but just hard to determain anuli...I suspect he's over 11 years old :eek: but he does NOT go above the nose however he should score mid 180's!!!! his mass is unbelievable...more bighorn than thinhorn...made mine look much smaller in mass..and its still a decent ram for mass..

hmmm Scott IS a great friend but I would like to think I also have been a great friend to Scott.....however maybe not he's not said anything on this hunt yet...perhaps I was more of a handful than I realized...

I believe Scott has other plans for his sheep tag this year..he did in fact geta stone last year..

cheers

Steven
hmmm..... makes you think .....

[835]

And to think Srupp has done so much to help so many on this site kill so many things. The help alone this guy has given should be enough.

But i guess there are a few guys here that would like to doubt everyone but them selves.

I dont need to hear any other story but the first one. screw the wrest, its all someone trying to pretend they know something.

[huntcoop]

I have a hard time believing somebody would allow someone else to end a quest that took so long to fill...

No kidding, train, prepare and climb all that way to have it end like that :confused:, doubt it.

[Caribou_lou]

Jelous of what?The fact that I cant lie,manipulate and take advantage of someones good nature??..No question thats a beauty ram..The only question is Stevens intergrity.I know the story and thats that

I think your integrity is in question now. What kind of guy starts rumours and post these comments on a site where Steve has so much respect.

There are many reasons why one might be jealous or hold a grudge. There has to be one. Why don't you share that with us?

[jessbennett]

I think your integrity is in question now. What kind of guy starts rumours and post these comments on a site where Steve has so much respect.

There are many reasons why one might be jealous or hold a grudge. There has to be one. Why don't you share that with us?

maybe its someone who has been previously removed from the site????:confused:

[proguide66]

Never mind
I cant believe I'm reading this shit.......dude , you maybe have just awarded yourself the 'Absolute Looser Post' of HBC history award..its IMPOSSIBLE ot make yourself look like more of an ass..impossible.......:roll:

nice pics Srupp , will be thinkin of em while guideing them sheeps soon here:-D

[srupp]

What is it with this animal..???

Mr. Burger64..I do not know you, but I sure know you were not on that mountain August 4, 2009...that IS fact..

I do not appreciate the negaitive, speculative rumour on this ram.

I would appreciate it IF you have any questions to contact myself PERSONALLY...collect if nessisary...I will answer all you questions honestly and freely..since you seem so interested...overly so in fact..

Whoever your contact or source is..wasnt there...I was .

Yes I am old. Fact Yes I am out of shape. Yes I am physically compromised with health issues. And I have already explained that yes Scott did far more than his share of camp chores and ensuring it got done.

However the part about "mental fragilility " was a low blow ..and only my wife can make those acusations..

And so you hear it one last time I did in fact shoot the ram..318 yards..EXACTLY.

Pretty discouraging.....I dont come here to get shit, called a liar when photos did not appear..and now this...I have better uses of my time than to get slagged...


Steven:mad:

[dutchie]

I think your integrity is in question now. What kind of guy starts rumours and post these comments on a site where Steve has so much respect.

There are many reasons why one might be jealous or hold a grudge. There has to be one. Why don't you share that with us?


I cant believe I'm reading this shit.......dude , you maybe have just awarded yourself the 'Absolute Looser Post' of HBC history award..its IMPOSSIBLE ot make yourself look like more of an ass..impossible.......:roll:

The Queen of Drama comes back with a bang.. Most of the woman I know are not into drama as much as you are!! Go back to fishing...

This guy is The Swede, harry Penous, pre64, ketchika... His integrity has always been in question becasue I think it is lacking, big time.

Look back to "Ketchika" and look at what the line under his site name was.... Now look at Burger 64... Very bottom of each post...ETCOOMS...

He dosen't know what he is talking about.

Dutchie

[dutchie]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=19154&highlight=ketchika

look at post #11 and #12 and you will understand what I mean about the ETCOOMS"

Thats pretty low Mike

Dutchie

[Gateholio]

This is ridiculous crap. SRUPP has acknowledged that Scott helped him immensely in packing his gear up and the ram out. There are pics of SRUPP at the top of a mountain- So we all know he got there.

He got to the top so there is no reason why he would ask someone else to shoot the ram....

Just more complete drivel...

[Springer]

Steve theres always going to be one ass in a large group of people and obviously this guy gets another ribbon for repeatedly being The Big Ass.

I am just sorry you have to hear this crap from the someone who is so jealous.
Hey I am jealous to, but i have other ways of poking fun at you like the open can of sardines by your pillow in Grizzly Country or those canned Oysters a few years outdated :wink:.

You did your research , many years of it, you acheived your dream and i sure as hell know you wouldnt carry a photo of someone elses ram with you wherever you go .

I have been your invited friend when you hunted Stones in the Cassiars and was with you every step of the way as you struggled with bad Knees over each ridgeline and saw the hurt that you went through to do it.

Again I congratulate you on such a Beauty of a well earned Ram Steve and hats off to your friend Scott to help make your hunt a success. I guess thats Good Karma for all of those others you have helped to succeed in their hunts !

Cheers Bro!!

[moose2]

Glad to hear your reply Steve.
It is lousy that an individual on this site can't succeed in his /or her own hunting goals and wants to tarnish the rep of those who do. I appreciate your honesty and enjoyed the stories about the help Scott was able to give you , he sounds like a great partner. If you were trying to steal credit , I am sure Scotts name would not have been mentioned. I hope this person has learned a lesson we dont 't need them questioning every hunting story on this site. Well good luck in your 2010 season looking forward to everyones pictures and stories.
Mike

[bridger]

the smile on srupps face in the picture of him and his ram pretty well tells the tale. you can't fake those emotions.

[fuzzybiscuit]

Awesome ram! Good job.

Forget the posts by the pinheads in the peanut gallery. Jealousy, pure and simple. Or, maybe someone needs to up the dose on their meds.

Either way, don't let them ruin a once in a lifetime hunt.

Congrats.

[BimmerBob]

I know this is an old thread resurected however I just want to say:

Congratulations on a fine ram Steven, well done and thank you so much for sharing the story and photos, simply beautiful, what a magnificent spot of the earth you visited to harvest him.

[325]

Pretty sad how pathetic some people can be on this site. There are certianly some very odd and petty individuals in the sheep hunting fraternity.

Steven, your sheep is great, and an inspiration to all of us who have yet to achieve the same success.

[srupp]

Thanks Friends.:redface: Just didnt see that one coming...it does raise a good point in just how patient and hard working SCOTT was..on my behalf and how much he did for me, I can never thank him enough . I am as Stone chaser said maybe one that shouldnt be in the mountains chasing rams..with my significant injuries...however as Scott himself said...so it takes a extra day or two to get in there..its not a sprint its a marathon..lol..By allowing me to just get in there..a significant achievement..Scott did the extras so I could save myself for the opprtunity.. and when it came to pack out the sheep, I again got the light load..the horns and the cape..Scott again taking the heavier pack with the meat..two fine gentlemen..Scott and Kevin ...

However I did make the shot,and the walk in trembling anticipation with a little fear on did I make the right call and ground shrinkage issues..what a feeling.. and will never forget that trip of a lifetime..the sheep will be a constant reminder of what others selflessly did on my behalf..and for that I assure you I will be ever gratefull.

Thank you for all those that stood up, spoke up when this Bullshit started, I truly appreciate the friends I have made here....the help I try and chime in with when asked is just helping what comes around goes around,,if one wants friends one needs to show himself a friendly,

Thanks again I have truly been blessed with friends, and a tremendous ram I will cherish for the memories it represents.

Steven Rupp

[mountainman]

Wow a guy goes fishing for a couple days and then sees this about the guy he was just fishing with.

I got only one thing to say to all the nay sayers here on the site about Mr. Rupp!

Step up to the plate and lets see how you stand up next to him. There are not many men out there with Steve's grit and determination or his willingness to help his fellow outdoorsmen.

He is a one of a kind and one of my dearest friends who has never lied about one thing and is a straight shooter!

That been said if anyone wants to call me on it well come say it to my face!!

Anyone that can tell the same story over and over right down to the yardage on the shot, well I would say that is what happened.

Beautiful ram Steve you deserved it!!

[MB_Boy]

Hats off to you Steven......you definitely deserve it. :mrgreen:

[buck nash]

Yeah congats he's an awsome ram. When does he come home from the taxi? Can't wait to see the mount.

smell you later slowthinker and veggieburger

[BCrams]

...so it takes a extra day or two to get in there..its not a sprint its a marathon..lol..

Steven Rupp

....there's something to be said about the story of the turtle and the hare .........

I won't forget the excited phone call from Steven when he called from Fort St John wanting to stop in and show me the ram and told me to ring up Deaddog as well. A few hours later with a hot pot of coffee, Steve rolls into the driveway ..... what a sight that ram was in the back of the truck. One of the handful to have seen the ram so soon after his trip.

Deaddog showed up shortly and what a great adventure he regaled us with and he wasn't shy about the fact it took him longer, struggled ... yet achieved what he dreamed of.

What a ram! ....... he did far more than what most of us will do in a lifetime.

[daycort]

srupp,

Not ever meeting you before, I can not say how nice it is to see how honest you where with everyone by telling us that your hunting partner did more then his share.

As far as someone even suggesting you didn't take that ram in fair chase is out to lunch. You can not fake that lip splitting shit eating grin on your face, no how no way.

Congrats on a fantastic ram.

[Hunt'n Guide]

Wow. I haven't read all of this thread but what I've read in the parts I've looked at inspired me to comment.
A beautiful ram, an obviously happy hunter with story admitting one's limitations and acknowledging the work done be your hunting partner. Yet people have to make cheap shots, going so far as to accuse srupp of not shooting his own ram.
What is wrong with people? Does anyone ask how many of the sheep shot on guided hunts posted here were shot by the guide? This goes for pics posted by guides and clients. I've never noticed anyone question it. Why on earth would anyone feel it acceptable to question this hunt?

Congratulations on a well earned ram and the memories that will last a lifetime.

[WildlifePredator]

srupp what did this hunt cost?

[srupp]

hmmm

fuel from Williams Lake to Fort Nelson and back
under $400

food enroute and back...$60

River Jet Adventures transportin fees were advesrtised @ $1700 per person ? I think there was a $50 fuel surcharge???

Scott took time out from his own buisness..AND paid his own fees for Riverjet Adventures...:redface:

one nite in a Fort Nelson Motel...$100


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000055.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/P1000042.jpg



39 x 15 ..PRICELESS..:mrgreen:

STEVEN

[shawnwells]

very nice...im jealous

[yama49]

Like you said srupp PRICELESS, awesome job....

[whitetailsheds]

39 x 15 ..PRICELESS..:mrgreen:

STEVEN[/quote]

Yup.............once again..........good on ya Steven!

[srupp]

Hmmm that ram is now been deceased for a year..come Agust 4th..hope to get some photos up of the finished ram mount ..one of these days..:wink: once its finished..

In a few days the next crop of this years rams will start showing up with photos and exciting stories of the hunts...

steven

[Kody94]

SRUPP, just read your story in the new WSSOBC mag...excellent work. Congrats!

Cheers
K94

[BromBones]

Holy smokes! Just had a look at this for the first time.

Congrats on a fine Ram.:-D

Headed up Friday for my solo backpack hunt. Pics like these serve as good motivation.

Cheers.

[srupp]

Hmmm anyone have a spare copy of this WSSOBC MAGAZINE that I could get ????

I did get lucky with this ram..as I was more than willing to pull the pin on any legal ram..but I guess after 17 years sooner or later I was bound?? to see a big ram..and this is by far the biggest stone ram I seen in the wild while out searching for them..

Well actually I still maintain that the one other ram that was so heavily broomed would have scored better ???but I liked the look of the long horns the other one looked like a Rocky mountain bighorn with mass...

and the 3rd legal ram in the gropu of 11 rams was so wide and didnt drop down so low and not the mass...

I am completely happy with my choice out of the 3 legal rams...and I wasnt going to shoot based on age...

I do have to say that once I pulled the pin and harvested the ram...I was very nervous about "ground shrinkage" and perhaps wishing the ram to be full curl versus being a teeeey weeeenie bit shy...he JUST cleared the bridge of the nose, however was 9 (9.5 ??) yesr old so made it on both horns by length and by age...

now to get the danged thing back...:wink:

steven

[srupp]

Now have a copy being sent..THANK YOU..

cheers
Steven

[mijinkal]

I haven's said it on this thread yet. CONGRATS ON A BEAUTY RAM!!!
I know my smile would be just as big as yours if I was holding a ram like that after a hell of a lot of work. Hopefully one day I'll be posting pics like yours.
Ignore the trolls and enjoy the pics of your ram until the mount comes back.

[hntcrazy]

Mean people suck and that is that

[ursus]

Beauty pics Steven! Harley is just touching it up, I am sure you will be very pleased!:-D

[srupp]

ha ha ha..between you and Stone Sheep Steve..and ??? a few have already got to see the ram..lol...

so the horns ARE on the right way???lol...

Glad it looks ok..time will tell...I realized I have actually never ever seen Harleys work on sheep....he had non in the shop and no website and the lifesize ram in the shop was being done by Reagan..went on reputation and everyone recomending his work..

I know it will look awesome .....just sitting around the last 5 months at home with very little to do just got me in the anticipation rut...


Steven

[Stone Sheep Steve]

ha ha ha..between you and Stone Sheep Steve..and ??? a few have already got to see the ram..lol...

so the horns ARE on the right way???lol...

Glad it looks ok..time will tell...I realized I have actually never ever seen Harleys work on sheep....he had non in the shop and no website and the lifesize ram in the shop was being done by Reagan..went on reputation and everyone recomending his work..

I know it will look awesome .....just sitting around the last 5 months at home with very little to do just got me in the anticipation rut...


Steven

Be thankful Harley has done a sheep or two in his day.
When I was going to college I was writing a paper on ungulates and was doing some research....when I noticed my GF's Dad had a nice pronghorn on his wall. They lived in Alberta for yrs but he never hunted him until after they moved out here. So, anyhoo I noticed something didn't quite look right with his mount...then I noticed that the taxi mounted the horns backwards with the brows pointing to the rear. :? I guess he got it mounted by someone on BC that had never done any pronghorns.
Needless to say the GF's father was some pi$$ed when he learned the error:mad:.

SSS

[srupp]

oh my goodness....now THATS scarey...I noticed you removed the "weak SPOT " in your comunications...my computer is alllways on to recieve updates from any sheep hunters SPOT comunications...chuckle

I am thankfull..just way too bored sitting around for almost 1/2 a year waiting for surgery...

good luck on your hunt...

cheers
Steven

[Leaseman]

I thought you were going in this week to have your legs made longer....:confused:

[srupp]

hmmm familly GP says I need the surgery
Physiotherapist says I need the surgery
MRI says I need the surgery
Surgeon says I need the surgery..

HOWEVER Worksafe BC is not convinced I need the surgery...no wonder they hide behind bullet proof glass and locked doors and onsite security....

so they are studying it....:confused::mad:

I was packed and ready for surgery last Monday.....still waiting...

steven

[longleader]

hmmm familly GP says I need the surgery
Physiotherapist says I need the surgery
MRI says I need the surgery
Surgeon says I need the surgery..

HOWEVER Worksafe BC is not convinced I need the surgery...no wonder they hide behind bullet proof glass and locked doors and onsite security....

so they are studying it....:confused::mad:

I was packed and ready for surgery last Monday.....still waiting...

steven

Well, you know, life is tuff when your name's Ruff.

Check out the Sheridan Lake Resort Wall of Fame.......lol

Saw you walking around the resort with the better half a couple weeks or so ago. Nice fish! Congrats, Bill.

[srupp]

Thanks Bill..the 11 pound 3 oz rainbow was till then THE biggest bow taken in Sheridan so far this year...and did it EVER put up a scrap and peel off the backing on the reel..

Yes with a new black lab puppy I did more than a few slow laps around the campsite..and introduced EBONY to swimming..

Susan did her customary 7 MILES walk each and every day while I did a few slow laps ..sure is a beautiful lake and great camping place @Sheridan Lake Resort..we really enjoy it there..and the owners are wonderful..

Steven

[longleader]

You did well to pick up a nice fish like that this year. We had a hard time finding the big ones, I've never seen so many small fish there in the 26 years we have stayed there. But hopefully that bodes well for the future.

I do know that during the "deep water fishery" last year (a flop this year, which is not an entirely bad thing in my opinion) an awful pile of hogs were winched out of the hole where they were concentrated. Maybe or maybe not that had something to do with the lack of biggies this year. My largest this season was 8 3/4 lbs. The only one I had put on the "wall of fame" was a 6 lb. 2 oz. on May 10, which shows as 6 even. I just had to do it because there was yet nothing on the wall for this year at that time, Dave & Becky like a little promoting, and well, I got a chuckle out of being first up to be honest, even if it wasn't a very big fish. The last month of our stay this year I developed a severe case of kokanee fever, and didn't fish Sheridan all that much, just chased those silver beauties.

We got introduced to EBONY, what a sweetheart! When we first saw that pup making its rounds, my heart just went out to it. Labs are very, very special.

I can't say enough good about Dave and Becky. They run a good show, and bend over backward to accommodate everybody.

We are the quiet group that occupies the NW corner of the grounds.

Bill

[guest]

Hey Steven,
I just Got my Sheep Magazine in the mail and read your story.

Very Cool ! Great story, well deserved.

Congrats to you again, I too hired the services of Riverjet when Guy owned it.
Great country and good operators, I took my first Stone with them also. Matter fact, the pain sounds similar to what I endured for these well deserved Rams.

Good on you!

I too will also use these guys again, for sure!

CT

[BlacktailStalker]

hmmm familly GP says I need the surgery
Physiotherapist says I need the surgery
MRI says I need the surgery
Surgeon says I need the surgery..

HOWEVER Worksafe BC is not convinced I need the surgery...no wonder they hide behind bullet proof glass and locked doors and onsite security....

so they are studying it....:confused::mad:

I was packed and ready for surgery last Monday.....still waiting...

steven

Possible they acknowledge the life style one may live, pounding their body on physically demanding hunts year after year ?
Clearly, this doesn't help...

A valid thought.

[srupp]

Blacktails stalker..me myself think its been 36 years of packing stretchers..got to be overhundreds of thousands of pounds lifted over those years..I dont have a desk job..:wink: and then I have had 2 significant injuries...this last one 5 months ago was a dooozy....

I do far morew over the course of a year than even the sheep hunt entailed..my nite shifts are 14 hrs long with only 10 hrs between..48 hrs each block..

I thyink its the wear and tear of my occupation and its strenuous demands..and just old age catching up..

Bill..yes Dave and BECKY were amazing..withing 5 minutes of me showing up at the fish cleaning station they were already taking and posting advertising photos of the biggest rainbow taken this year..it was slow t the resort and also not many fish taken at all...

Cheers
Steven

[srupp]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW WWWWW

eRRR ooops..:mrgreen:

JUST got the call from Harley White...my 2009 Stone sheep is F I N I S H E D.......:mrgreen:...

So once Susan gets home from up town dealing with our retirement planning..Ok she's buying lottery tickets..:wink: we can plan next weeks trip to Kelowna to get the stone sheep mount...

Sheesh I was pumped and anxious before..now its crazy waiting time...better make some room in the trophy room for a place of honour..


Steven

[BlacktailStalker]

Yeah that makes sense, that would be hard on everything.
Hopefully WSBC gives their head a shake and gets you comfortable again.

[srupp]

Thanks BLACKTAILSTALKER...that sure would be nice ..a full nites sleep..and back to work ....

dreaming of my finished stone sheep

Steven

[whitetailsheds]

And just in time for the sheep opening day..................

[srupp]

I actually pick up the ram August 4th..one year to the exact same day(AUGUST 4 2009 ) that I harvested this ram..

Also have to get my boat loader serviced in Kelowna ..so will be there overnight..Tues and home wed...


Cheers
Steven

[srupp]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeehawwwww...Kelowna in August....finally get my boat loader fixed AND FINISHED STONE SHEEP PHOTOS on site by thursday...

Steven

[goatdancer]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeehawwwww...Kelowna in August....finally get my boat loader fixed AND FINISHED STONE SHEEP PHOTOS on site by thursday...

Steven

What kind of boat loader?

[srupp]

I have a boat loader that goes over my canopy...the buisness sold a year ago ..it was Len Grunert..started in Westbank by Rose Valley dam..and moved the out fit to the conector..and now its owned by 4 Boyz....the Original name was Dovetail Manufacturing....

I had to finaly replace the motor and the new one is a bit wonky..so they will look it over and replace it again..:mrgreen:..when a guy wants to fish its no time for the boat to remain stuck over the canopy.....

cheers
Steven

[srupp]

Stone sheep mount is NOW in the house..will be up and placed in a bit and photos posted...:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

happy dance time..

steven

[pg83]

Photos!! Been a long time coming.

[srupp]

yup one year old TODAY..shot exactly one year ago..fitting day to get him on the wall..
Steven

[ursus]

It is very impressive!:wink:

[srupp]

Thanks Tony...great to meet you..and THANKS for coffee..Harley did an exellent job and I am more than a happy camper..

Steven