My sons first sheep hunt at 15 yrs old

[silvertipp]

Well it all started with the LEH results & a few phone calls. My family was lucky enough to get two ram tags and the planning started. First thing on the the list was it was now time to get into sheep shape & fast for the old man, next was all the usual stuff, but once i started fitting chad for his pack, i could see the excitement was starting to flow.Gun choice was next. Ofcourse he wanted the biggest and that was that, but dad was able to talk him into the smaller calibre & lighter gun for this hunt so we settled on the 7-08 Remington ,wich Chad was very confertable with.
The day to leave final arrived, truck & trailers were packed the night before & when we awoke in the morning what did i find ANTIFREEZE, Halt ,check it out a run to the parts store a new water pump 3 hrs later and away we go.

There were all sorts of stories on the way up and before you no it we were there.camp was set up quick and we started glassing

[silvertipp]

We were there a couple a days early, the weather was hot and no sheep were seen.We decided to make a move & try some new area ,there were many ewes & lambs but nothing to big .It was shure neet to see the excitement on Chads face when we started to see sheep
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And after a few days we finally spotted some rams,We decided to try a stock but by the time we got in there they were gone ,It was getting late and we needed to get out

[Bear Chaser]

Good thing I poured a large shot of scotch and have other posts to check. Looks like another multi post adventure is getting started.:-D

[Darksith]

damn, now I want a nice glass of scotch, guess thats now on the menu when I get home from worky.

[silvertipp]

The next day was much the same a few ewes and lambs
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and very hot
So we had a quick snoose under the trees and when we awoke it was back to glassing,it took awhile but out of nowere they showed up again ,six rams & one was a dandy.After a quick discussion it was decided to put theses boys to bed and come back in the a.m
Back at camp it was decided i would glass & my brother and Chad would make the hike in.We Started to hike at 3:00 am. hopeing to make it in by first light,
i got across the valley hiked in & set up.First light came and the excitement was soon gone when there was no sheep to be seen,they were gone

[silvertipp]

Not wanting to give up on these guys we decided to poke around to see if they showed up,no such luck.So around noon i decided to have a snooze & when i woke up it was back to glassing Holy Shttt there they are way down low in the creek botton ,but this time its only four and mister big is leeding the pack
now i had to signal the boys & try to figure out a stock .They were an hour away from where we wanted to be and the rams were comeing fast,straight up.Poor wind made them change plans and now the woods were as thick and ugly as they get.I never thought watching through the scope could possiblie be so stressfull
But after an hour they were getting into good shape.But now they were pegged mister big got up and stood there and the other rams took of.Shots rang out & down he went.If any one could see me on that ridge they would of thought i was nuts

[silvertipp]

So here he is and the hard work was about to begin
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[Bear Chaser]

Nice. Congrats to all involved.

[silvertipp]

Now he was about to learn about the hike out ,by the time we caped ,dressed & packed everything it was getting late.They couldnt find the trail and it was a tuff go.Chad was alittle scared they werent on the right trail and it was now dark,scared and heavy packs i started to question myself if i was asking to much of him.
He was with my brother and i couldnt ask him to be with anyone better on the hill,a quick talk on the radio and he had made it clear he did not want to stay on the mountain and he would suck it up & hike out ,i found them at 9;00pm swapped packs and made it to the truck at 11:00 pm
the next day followed in some much needed rest, picture & capeinghttp://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/silvertipp/IMG_3176.jpg
If your wondering about the pants and shoes these pictures were taken the next day

[silvertipp]

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[silvertipp]

two more pica of this one and then on for number twohttp://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/silvertipp/IMG_3185-Copy.jpg



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This last picture is one for the memory book

[silvertipp]

So the story continues, alot off sheep were spotted but after takeing this guy first we trying to be alittle choosy.So the day we were leaveing we spotted another good ram & away we went.Everything was working out perfect and when we arrived the ram was bedded right were we thought he would be ,a perfect shot and number two was down,Unfortinately we had no camora ,it was another long hall out and we took a couple off pictures back at camp,sorry the qaulity of these pics arent so good
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[Caveman]

Awesome! Great Job!!

[silvertipp]

I hope it wasnt to dragged out for you guys but its a once in a life time trip for us ,and i owe my brother a huge thanks gd luck to you all

[Bear Chaser]

Dragged out?
I had to pour another one somewhere back there.:???:
Happy times for you and your family. This is the kind of thread that I like to see. Nice to see your boy is pointed in the right direction. Congratulations again.

[porcupine]

Congratulations on a great family hunt. Nice sheep.

[fireguy]

family hunt, two nice rams, no doubt a trip of a lifetime. gets me in the mood for another sheep hunt, now to figure out where I can get to this year and give it a shot. Sheep hunting is in my top two hunts, I guess that's why I keep going.
Congrats, I'm sure there is a new sheep hunting nut out there now.

[BCRiverBoater]

Congrats. Memories for ever. Nice first ram for your son. Makes me want to head south for a California.

[moose2]

Great story and pictures on a very memorable hunt. Looking at that ram on the wall will provide satisfaction to everyone involved for years to come. Congratulations on two fine rams.
Mike

[Call of the Wild]

Wow two rams on the same hunt, way the go guys!!!! That must be amazing to bring your son on such a hunt and manage to get him a ram also, way the go. That's what father and son relationship is all about.

[bigneily]

Nice job, Congrat's...Neil

[proguide66]

two more pica of this one and then on for number twohttp://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/silvertipp/IMG_3185-Copy.jpg



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This last picture is one for the memory book
How does it get better than this? Verry cool experience right there! congrat's big time!

[calvin L]

Congrats guy's . Young man I have never been able to get a ram as of yet ! So smile kid you should be out of your mind happy. I know you are sore and tired but come on tough guy crack a smile please for us old guy's with out ram's

calvin L

[cavebear]

congratsto all mambers of the familly, I can not wait to share the experience with my son. one more year to go :)

[d6dan]

Wow!, what a perfect family hunt. Couldn't ask for a sheep hunt to go any better.:-D:-D Congratulations all around!.

[Red_Mist]

Congrats to you and your son!

[whitetailsheds]

Great thread...thanks for posting it! Congrats!

[Rodd]

Awesome job guys! Hard to beat a double on Rams!! Great work! Thanks for sharing... What are the dimensions of those rams? I'm excited just reading the thread! lol

[Bighorn hunter]

Wow great rams and a trip to remember for a lifetime! Were both tags in the same area?

[Rattler]

Congrats on two dandy rams. Looks like a hunt of a lifetime....

[6616]

Great story Silvertip and nice rams, way to go. Thanks.

[Mik]

It doesnt get better than that, 2 rams and a great family trip. Congrats to all.

[srupp]

awesome doesnt begin to describe a ram..but 2 rams, your sons first ram and familly along to add to the memories..sounds like perfection to me..


great memories thanks for sharing

Steven

[silvertipp]

well thanks alot guys it was a trip we will never duplicate as these tags are like hens teeth to get
Second off i just noticed the dates on our cameras are way out but we had three differant cameras and i could care less about dates
the bigger ram is at rays shop as he is going to do a awsome mount for us ,i dont have the numbers but i did a quick measure on him in the field and got close to 36"out of him ray scored him ealie and said he just misses the book at 160
and yes both rams tags were for the same region but came from much differant hills

[BiG Boar]

How awesome is that. Something only that dreams are made of. Are they big horns, or californians?

[silvertipp]

they are both calis out of region 8

[d6dan]

they are both calis out of region 8

Trip and hunt of a lifetime..Your son's starting his hunting career off with a Great Ram. Now, if I could get the 8-15 Ram draw???. I would be on cloud 10!!

[pg83]

Awesome job. Two beautiful rams down with family. Hard to beat that. Thank you very much for sharing your adventure and pictures with us!

[Shade Tree]

The hard work paid off...you can see it on your faces...great job Silvertipp and your Son!

[Rock Doctor]

Great Rams, Congrats to you both.

RD

[Wild Images]

Sweet rams, hope they are going side by side on the wall

Simply awesome hunt, one to remember !!

[silvertipp]

Sweet rams, hope they are going side by side on the wall

Simply awesome hunt, one to remember !!

unfortunately this won't be happening as i don't think my brother will give up his head
but i still have some great pics to do that with thanks

[bigmuley]

Nice ram!!

[gerrygoat]

Great story, congrats to your son and brother those are beautiful rams.

[guest]

Very Cool Story and experience to have with your son and brother.

Congrats to you all, bet your a proud dad!

Great pic's

CT

[Orangethunder]

Congratulations to the lucky hunter! First ram at 15, that is awesome. Hopefully it's the first of many.

[Bistchen]

Good thing I poured a large shot of scotch and have other posts to check. Looks like another multi post adventure is getting started.:-D

yeah, i'm half done a bottle of jamiesons, and i'm no where near done catching up on all the posts. Looks like ill be hungover at work tomorrow !!!:( :) !!!!

[nature girl]

Very memorable for you, your brother and most of all your son. What a great experience you 3 can share for years to come.