Opening day rams

[Gateholio]

Gilmore and I, his dad and another friend went to investigate his Reg 3 LEH sheep tag on opening day. They got there the on Saturday, I rolled up early Sunday morning. They had split up to take a look, and only his dad saw some rams, that had disappeared. Further investigation was required.

We spent most of the rest of the morning trying to locate the group of 4 rams he had seen. After a fruitless search, we headed back for some breakfast at about 11AM. Breakfast was great, especially as I didn't have to cook it.:tongue:

We headed back out, and finally the rams were located, a long way away.

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We kept watching them for awhile as they milled around, feeding. 2 looked legal, but hard to tell how big they were.

Eventually they started moving in the other direction, away from us. We headed back out quickly, to get ahead of them. When we arrived, we expected tat we would have to wait until they showed up. Well, they moved a little faster than we thought and were right under us!:tongue:

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We had the luxury of checking them out at 150 yards. One, maybe 2 were legal.

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An easy shot presented itself at the largest ram

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We had been sitting quietly for about 20 minutes observing the rams and taking pictures, and when we determined the legality, he asked me what I thought and I said I thought he should be sure it's the ram he wants.:tongue:

But it was opening day, and he wasn't quite what Gilmore was looking for, (which I agreed with) so we packed up and hiked back up the to the top, and that was the end of opening day sheep hunting!:smile:

[Gateholio]

I've got a video of them after we spooked them off, too. I'm new to video, not sure how to get it form my computer to a you tube yet.:-?

[Tikka270wsm]

Awesome pictures! Sounds like a pretty good opening day!

[kennyj]

Great photos.Looking forward to more.Those tags are hard to come by.Hope he gets a big one.
kenny

[d6dan]

Good pics Gatehouse. Looking forward to the vid..

[guest]

Gate ....

Looking forward to the rest of the story .......


Kind of feeling like the lucky guy with the LEH might get his this year ......


Great pic's !! Keep em coming .... till this guy gets his Ram !


I've been putting in for those Californians with ZERO success for 2 long. And sure wish I had started hunting them earlier in life, it's a great hunt.

Good luck to the guy if it's not on the ground already.

CT

[LeverActionJunkie]

Right on hope Gilmore find the one he wants this year:)

Hope he got him some factory loads......or safety glasses:)

[leadpillproductions]

awsome looking rams congrads

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Good pass Gate!

Maybe a last day ram but not the first day.

I hope Gilmore milks his hunt and enjoys every day. We all know these draws don't come around very often.

He will have success.

SSS

[1899]

I've got a video of them after we spooked them off, too. I'm new to video, not sure how to get it form my computer to a you tube yet.:-?

You can put them on photobucket too.

[Gilmore]

Thanks for posting the photos up Clarke.

We did everything but shoot it and pack it out, so it was pretty exciting none the less. The adrenaline was pumping and it was close, the safety was OFF at one point. I'm glad I passed, and right now it seems there are a few rams around if you know where to look which to me is good sign this eary in the season. For now I feel good about my decision... I may be kicking my ass come Oct. 21 if I have still haven't cut my tag though.:-D

All in all a great opening day spent with my Dad and some good friends. My Dad and I don't get to hunt as much together as we'd like as the farm usually requires one of us to be here, so for me yesterday was awesome.

Chad

[budismyhorse]

cool photos.....nothing beats sheep in your scope...but 150 yards??

[Gateholio]

cool photos.....nothing beats sheep in your scope...but 150 yards??

I actually ranged them at 148. :cool:

[budismyhorse]

even better.....

my opening day rams were ~1500 yards so I'm jealous.

[bighornbob]

Thanks for posting the photos up Clarke.

We did everything but shoot it and pack it out, so it was pretty exciting none the less. The adrenaline was pumping and it was close, the safety was OFF at one point. I'm glad I passed, and right now it seems there are a few rams around if you know where to look which to me is good sign this eary in the season. For now I feel good about my decision... I may be kicking my ass come Oct. 21 if I have still haven't cut my tag though.:-D

All in all a great opening day spent with my Dad and some good friends. My Dad and I don't get to hunt as much together as we'd like as the farm usually requires one of us to be here, so for me yesterday was awesome.

Chad

What unit in 3-32 do you have??

BHB

[Kody94]

All in all a great opening day spent with my Dad and some good friends. My Dad and I don't get to hunt as much together as we'd like as the farm usually requires one of us to be here, so for me yesterday was awesome.

Chad

For a sec there I thought you were sayin' that Gatehouse is your Dad, which would make Todbartell your Grand-dad, etc.

Then I went back to Clarke's first post saying he was with you and your Dad...phew!

;)

[Gateholio]

For a sec there I thought you were sayin' that Gatehouse is your Dad, which would make Todbartell your Grand-dad, etc.


;)

In some ways, Bartell is everyones father. The Bartell is universal:mrgreen:

[frenchbar]

I think i would wait and look around also ,you guys will see a bigger one.Seen a couple decent ones just the other day just not in the right area for you guys.

[Kody94]

In some ways, Bartell is everyones father. The Bartell is universal:mrgreen:

Yep. In Bartell We Trust!

[Gilmore]

For a sec there I thought you were sayin' that Gatehouse is your Dad, which would make Todbartell your Grand-dad, etc.

Then I went back to Clarke's first post saying he was with you and your Dad...phew!

;)


Now that would be a family renunion.:eek::eek:

[Wild one]

I will be out that way hunting thursday and friday if you are out there I will be the bow hunter with the red/black dodge ( I probly won't be in the truck much) I may be able to point out a few spots.