Silence of the Lamb (Got my first sheep!)

[anethema]

Well after getting drawn for 8-09A Mountain sheep, I posted before asking about advice. Got some nice in-thread replies and some great PMs.

Just want to give credit that in particular, silvertipp was super helpful and it was his general advice that had me concentrating in the right areas.

After 2 weekends of fruitless hunting this one really panned out! I had been concentrating around the carmi, grayback, etc areas. I haven't been holding out for a super trophy, but I wanted something bigger than the ones I've been seeing that you can barely tell from the ewes.

On the day of the hunt, I basically drove out in Carmi rd at first light and was watching the area I got the sheep as the area got brighter. Nothin! Did several hikes along the canyon, plus some other areas further south. Nothing panned out.

Decided to head back and canvas the area again. Caught a glance out of the corner of my eye...hey sheep up there!

Took a good look, wow bigger rams than I've seen yet! I could only see the top half (top of his back and a bit down) of the biggest ram. He was only about 50 yards away fortunately. I started maneuvering for a better shot, but they spotted me and started to move away. Abandoned my shooting rest and everything, stood up, and pulled the trigger.

I've got my gun sighted nice for the Barnes Vor-tx 180 grains (30-06), so while they are too big for this animal I'm sure, thats what I hit it with. Due to the bullet size it gelled a lot of the meat around the front shoulders but what can you do.

The Ram dropped instantly, thought about standing up, but thought better of it and died. Took 0 steps! The bullet passed within about an inch of the spine but the spine was totally intact, so probably just the shock of both lungs turning to goo and the shockwave shaking the spinal cord.

Anyways, I'm pretty excited, it's my first Sheep! It is no world record but I'm really happy about it.

Here are some pics:

Me and the sheep:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6157427876_5c9c09d333_b.jpg

Another:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6156886093_b350210af1_b.jpg

We had been planning on framing in a hanging room with some good insulation etc, but had not done it yet. So after skinning etc, we framed it in real quick, got the AC chilling it nice, and hung him up!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6156886375_9e4e51f5b3_b.jpg

Here is a shot of the entry wound. Gel!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6156883741_0072169446_b.jpg

I prob did many things wrong, but cut my some slack its my first sheep :D

[griz325]

congrats on the first.

[anethema]

Thanks! People mentioned the pelts selling for 2500-3500. Would this actually happen should I get it tanned?

[bigwhiteys]

Silence of the lamb is right.... And now he's gonna be up for sale... lol... This site is awesome.

Carl

[Everett]

Congrats on the sheep and don't let the dicks bug you that its a little fellow its just meat and the end of the day. Sell the cape and take your wife on holidays.

[quadrakid]

Congrats on filling your tag. Should be some fine eating.

[anethema]

Haha, yeah it is going to be a lot of good meat, they are bigger than I thought!

I'l' prob get the hide wet tanned for now, and get the horns European mounted (Thanks for the call SHAKER!). Then if someone is interested in the cape, I could sell it, else maybe in the future get a full head made when I have some more cash.

[anethema]

Thanks, I was a little worried about it since the month is coming closer to the end!

Congrats on filling your tag. Should be some fine eating.

[matt420]

nice sheep congrats! the first are always the ones you remember forever

[moose2]

I think this is the first time I have seen a ram recovered whole with out being boned out. Congratulations on your first ram.
Mike

[bighornbob]

I think this is the first time I have seen a ram recovered whole with out being boned out. Congratulations on your first ram.
Mike

I have a pic of book bighorn in my dads backyard. You get some funny looks when people see a pic with a a whole bighorn on a manicured lawn with a garden in the back.:)

BHB

[bighornbob]

Thanks! People mentioned the pelts selling for 2500-3500. Would this actually happen should I get it tanned?

I doubt you will get anywhere close to that as one of the first questions the buyer will ask is how big are the bases. As the hides are usually for big rams most will want something with at least 14 inches bases if not a lot bigger. I doubt your bases go over 12 inches.

Like most things out there the prices quoted are usually for a mint item in the right size etc.

BHB

[pro 111]

Come on ! I guess I will be the first dick. You can actually legally shoot a sheep like this in B.C. and then to sell the hide for 2500 bucks. Something just isn't right here. Should be illegal to sell the hides , makes people pull the trigger for the wrong reasons. That thing still has milk on his chin.
It will be good eating though , congrats on your first sheep.

[silvertipp]

im glad you got your ram finally
sounds like you put in alot of work
if you get a chance PM me and let me no were you got him ,i think ive seen him before way to go it finally paid off

[porcupine]

Congratulations on your first sheep. Most hunters in BC will never get a sheep. It's always the hunt htat is the trophy, not the size of the horns/antlers. Good for you.

[proguide66]

Good for you , your happy and its all that counts.

Bighorn sheep are the most abundant of the sheep so your hopes of large $$ are in for a surprise.

As far as selling wild game parts , its absolutely legal for anyone to sell their legally harvested capes , rugs , skulls or antlers. Lets face it , whatever happens to cape of any flavour after its harvested does not have any impact on any of us...period...

Good for you on the experience. There's MANY guys on here that would love to have that draw and wouldnt think of shooting anything less than an old mature ram..including myself....this is a solid example of 'to each their own'.

[anethema]

I don't really care about the money guys I just was wondering if it was worth it to tan the hide if someone would want it for that much. If so maybe spend the money to tan the hide, otherwise I won't bother.

Now I'm told if I save it wet tanned I can get a nice full head mount made later so I'm going to do that.

Getting the sheep was about getting the sheep. I never mentioned money when talking to silvertipp etc about getting it, I really just wanted the animal.

[Rackmastr]

As an AB resident, is that a California variation or a Rocky?

With that draw, can you shoot any ram with any horn curl requirement? I'm new to the whole BC stuff and just curious on what the tag is all about...

IMO you wont sell that cape for $2500 or even close to that. If you caped it PROPERLY for a full-body cape, it would increase the value but personally I think that price that you'd get is a lot less than you hope. Personally I cant see myself selling a cape off a ram, let alone my first!

[pnbrock]

How old would that ram be?

[Rackmastr]

How old would that ram be?

Looks to be 3.5

[silvertipp]

i personally have talked to this young man.The conversassion of selling a hide or horns never came up ,what did come up was he was haveing a tough time finding these rams despite putting in lots of time hikeing.the tag he has is good for any ram ,his fuel cost were getting out off hand as he was travel back and forth every day .he is a young man with little sheep experience so filling the tag was his first priority yes he wanted a big ram as we all would but help for these species is rare to get,im glad you filled your tag,and if your doing a euro mount why not sell the hide or purhaps some off us would rather have it go to waste.if hes happy with his sheep than thats what counts, he got by himself with his girlfreind to help .thats what storys are made of.while i think your price is way off phone a taxidermist in your area trade him for a credit towards something else .You just might save someone elses dreams of a tanned hide they need for there mount

[ROEBUCK]

congrats on your hunt.

hope you get a good price for the mount !

[StoneChaser]

I'm not typically the Sheep Cop (I miss Willy sometimes), and good on you for taking great care of the meat, BUT I fail to see any reason to keep to be proud of killing this ram other than a few steaks for the freezer.

You obviously shot it from the pickup (or darn close to it), so I can't see how the pack out or the "hunt" was rewarding, and clearly you never shot it for the size of his horns (most sheep hunters I know wouldn't pack those horns out of the mountains if it was winter killed).

Killing a juvenile ram simply to fill a tag in fear of not drawing again is nothing to be proud of....actually to the contrary.

Happy chewing.....

[silvertipp]

[QUOTE=StoneChaser;980220]I'm not typically the Sheep Cop (I miss Willy sometimes), and good on you for taking great care of the meat, BUT I fail to see any reason to keep to be proud of killing this ram other than a few steaks for the freezer.

You obviously shot it from the pickup (or darn close to it), so I can't see how the pack out or the "hunt" was rewarding, and clearly you never shot it for the size of his horns (most sheep hunters I know wouldn't pack those horns out of the mountains if it was winter killed).


Im glad you put alot of thought into your post
Perhaps you can explain why this tag is for any ram only
it matters not what you or i think
if he thinks its a trophy ,than a trophy it is
the meat on that ram should be great so if you cannot find the big matures that arent even close to any rds whats wrong with filling your tag on some great meat for your family ,not everyone hunts for horns as you would rather
you have no idea how hard he worked for this ram you speculate its was a rd kill or close to
you no what they say about assumeing dont you

[OutWest]

I'm not typically the Sheep Cop (I miss Willy sometimes), and good on you for taking great care of the meat, BUT I fail to see any reason to keep to be proud of killing this ram other than a few steaks for the freezer.

You obviously shot it from the pickup (or darn close to it), so I can't see how the pack out or the "hunt" was rewarding, and clearly you never shot it for the size of his horns (most sheep hunters I know wouldn't pack those horns out of the mountains if it was winter killed).

Killing a juvenile ram simply to fill a tag in fear of not drawing again is nothing to be proud of....actually to the contrary.

Happy chewing.....

If you've got a problem with him taking this Ram then send a PM or better yet keep it to yourself. The draw is for any Ram and he took one that he is proud of. Take your negativity somewhere else.

[Maxx]

I'm not typically the Sheep Cop (I miss Willy sometimes), and good on you for taking great care of the meat, BUT I fail to see any reason to keep to be proud of killing this ram other than a few steaks for the freezer.

You obviously shot it from the pickup (or darn close to it), so I can't see how the pack out or the "hunt" was rewarding, and clearly you never shot it for the size of his horns (most sheep hunters I know wouldn't pack those horns out of the mountains if it was winter killed).

Killing a juvenile ram simply to fill a tag in fear of not drawing again is nothing to be proud of....actually to the contrary.

Happy chewing.....


I agree with your points on many levels, but here is the way I look at it. As compared to an 3/4 curl LEH area, this "any ram" draw might cause less SSS. At least a rookie guy like this that gets the tag, won't make a mistake on a 3/4 curl that is short, he knows that he can shoot any ram. How many rams get left in the bush each year, lots I would guess.

So he killed a 3 year old ram? It leaves bigger ones for next year's LEH tag holders, I am sure it won't damage the herd by taking a young immature ram from it. I personally would not have killed that sheep, but to each their own when they harvest a legal animal.

[anethema]

Hah ya I gotta quit posting on here.

The kill did end up close to the road, but I busted my ass hiking for hours and hours looking for rams.

I will never get drawn for this again, the average is once every 75 years.

I'm proud because it was my first ram. I shot it for the meat and because I was drawn. I'm not generally a sheep hunter and certainly not a rich man. I am happy I got a sheep that didn't look like an ewe, which will be good to eat (My #1 absolute priority is the eating). It is a Trophy for me since I may never get another sheep, and I'm happy with how things turned out.

Proud of the ram for steaks in the freezer is good enough for me :D Sorry it put you out so much.

[bigwhiteys]

So he killed a 3 year old ram? It leaves bigger ones for next year's LEH tag
holders, I am sure it won't damage the herd by taking a young immature ram from
it. I personally would not have killed that sheep, but to each their own when
they harvest a legal animal.

I see your point, but also look at this way... That ram let's say he's 3.5 was one of the most likely to survive the winter... And likely a few more winters after that... Who knows, he may have become cat scat in 2 weeks but according to all the research out there, he had a pretty good chance of survival. There maybe a 8 or 9 year old in that area that will die this winter of natural causes... The 3.5 year old likely would have made it through for another year... So now we've got 2 dead sheep in a situation where there could have been 1 or none, if the ram was left.

If the herd can support an any ram then fine, shoot it, I guess, it's regulated through LEH... But I fail to see where it helped the sheep or other sheep hunters. In the grand scheme of things it's a step backward for the sheep, a step forward for Anethemas family when they eat it...

Carl

[huntcoop]

...a step forward for Anethemas family when they eat it...

That seems to sum it up.

Well done Anethemas, nice ram and that hunt will always be embedded in your mind. There are a lot of dicks on this site, me sometimes included, I'm sure you won't let any of them get to you.

Why do most sheep hunters come across as a$$holes?

[hillclimber]

No wonder people don't post stories on here. If you guys wanna talk about taking small rams and how it affects the herd or whatever start your own damn thread!

Congrats on the sheep anyhow

[Rubberfist]

lol...sometimes...there are more dicks here than on a gay porn site...

[Sitkaspruce]

And we wounder why there is less and less posting of animals on this site........leave it be guys. Righteous "sheep" hunters should keep their thoughts to themselves or soon all we will be reading on this site is the bitching and moaning of the "Righteous" people.

He took a legal animal by a legal method....who is any one to judge him on that??

This, to me, is no different that someone shooting a spike. He took a young, tasty animal for his family to feed on. Yes sheep dynamic might be a little different, but over all, population dynamic of sheep are no different that other animals, different age classes can be removed.

At least he accomplished what both him and the tag were for, the taking of a legal animal for consumption.....and after all, that is why we hunt right????????

Congrats to the young hunter, he cut his first of possibly many sheep tags.

Cheers

SS

[OutWest]

Hah ya I gotta quit posting on here.

The kill did end up close to the road, but I busted my ass hiking for hours and hours looking for rams.

I will never get drawn for this again, the average is once every 75 years.

I'm proud because it was my first ram. I shot it for the meat and because I was drawn. I'm not generally a sheep hunter and certainly not a rich man. I am happy I got a sheep that didn't look like an ewe, which will be good to eat (My #1 absolute priority is the eating). It is a Trophy for me since I may never get another sheep, and I'm happy with how things turned out.

Proud of the ram for steaks in the freezer is good enough for me :D Sorry it put you out so much.

Be proud and don't worry what the self proclaimed sheep hunting gurus have to say. I'll get drawn for the tag eventually and try to harvest the smallest Ram I can find. First thing I'll do after that is post it up on here!

[Islandeer]

I'm not typically the Sheep Cop (I miss Willy sometimes), and good on you for taking great care of the meat, BUT I fail to see any reason to keep to be proud of killing this ram other than a few steaks for the freezer.

You obviously shot it from the pickup (or darn close to it), so I can't see how the pack out or the "hunt" was rewarding, and clearly you never shot it for the size of his horns (most sheep hunters I know wouldn't pack those horns out of the mountains if it was winter killed).

Killing a juvenile ram simply to fill a tag in fear of not drawing again is nothing to be proud of....actually to the contrary.

Happy chewing.....

Congrats on your ram,sounds like you earned it and shared the experience with your gal. Great stuff!!

And thanks for allowing me another oppurtunity to tell the snivelling dickheads of the world to blow it out there arse. Thankfully their type are a minority on this site....... chew on that.

[Gateholio]

Some of you guys need to re-visit our rules, and be reminded that this sort of slagging the hunter for taking an animal you wouldn't isn't going to be tolerated any longer.

If you want to discuss biology and your opinions on why a particular animal should or should not be shot, then start another thread on that topic. Leave the hunting report threads out of the biology or political or whatever threads (don't cross reference) and leave the speculation about biology and personal satisfaction and horn score off the hunting report threads.

The hunter took a legal animal, he's happy with it, that's all that matters.

[d6dan]

Im glad you put alot of thought into your post
Perhaps you can explain why this tag is for any ram only
it matters not what you or i think
if he thinks its a trophy ,than a trophy it is
the meat on that ram should be great so if you cannot find the big matures that arent even close to any rds whats wrong with filling your tag on some great meat for your family ,not everyone hunts for horns as you would rather
you have no idea how hard he worked for this ram you speculate its was a rd kill or close to
you no what they say about assumeing dont you

I'm with silvertipp on this one. Any Ram means any Ram period. Who gives a shit how big it is.. He's drawn the coveted tag and he filled it. End of story..Congrats to you anethema on your sheep, should be good eating..( I bet Willy442) is turning red about now.:-D.

[The Dawg]

I shoot the first legal animal I see. I hunt to fill the freezer first and foremost. If it happens to have big horns or antlers, bonus.

But as they say, you cant eat the antlers.

If I was ever lucky enough to hunt for sheep, you can bet damn well the first legal one is down. And I would post the pics, and hope to helll that it starts a flame war just so I could laugh at all the armchair biologists and 'experts' trying to slag my lack of time and effort put in.

Seems that there is an elitist clique that think just because its not close to record book, what they judge to be big enough, or you dont leave a body part up on the mountain, that not enough work was put into the hunt.

And we wonder why more people dont post pics of their hunts.

Blow it out your arse if you dont like his ram.

Nice work on your first sheep, congrats.

[kayjayess]

Congratulations on your first ram. I know the feeling of getting one on the ground after all the hard work. Great work man and disregard the nay sayers. They blasted me and what I posted when I shared the story of my 40 inch Stone. You can't win.

Thanks for posting. That is going to be a great tasting animal.

[bighornbob]

First off congrats on your first ram.

Second, we as hunters have to remember that LEH tags are not trophy tags they are tags where the government wants the harvest to be limited. The harvest for any ram was brought in because too many guys were passing on rams because they could not tell if a ram was 3/4 curl and not enough rams were being killed, hence the any ram tag.

Too many guys think by putting something on LEH you create a trophy hunt when in fact it is quite the opposite. A perfect example of this was the castlegar elk hunts. Sure there were great bulls in there but the majority taken were your run of the mill bull that can be found throughout the peace and east kootenays. Like most LEH hunts this one can be great if you know what you are doing and are willing to hold off for a trophy animal and for those that are inexperienced in the species or the area still has a good chance of harvesting an animal.

Bottom line is the government says it's sustainable, the animal was legal and the hunter says he was happy. To me all is good.

For those that care, this area will probably go off LEH for next year and go to a one week season (what it used to be pre-die off) and be open for full curls only.

Once again congrats to the hunter.

BHB

[Rackmastr]

I actually have a found-dead ram that was hit by a train a few years back in Canmore that I'm going to be mounting that looks very similar to this ram. I was fortunate enough to get a slightly cape for him from a generous hunter and will be mounting the ram for practice in taxidermy. The ram I'll be mounting is only 4.5 years old and is quite short as well, but should be good practice and a good peice to use once I start running a part-time business.

How long is your ram? Just trying to compare as I dont have the skull for the found-dead ram anymore and just have the horns.

[Weatherby Fan]

Some of you guys need to re-visit our rules, and be reminded that this sort of slagging the hunter for taking an animal you wouldn't isn't going to be tolerated any longer.

If you want to discuss biology and your opinions on why a particular animal should or should not be shot, then start another thread on that topic. Leave the hunting report threads out of the biology or political or whatever threads (don't cross reference) and leave the speculation about biology and personal satisfaction and horn score off the hunting report threads.

The hunter took a legal animal, he's happy with it, that's all that matters.

If this fellow is happy with his Ram good for him,the trophy is in the eye of the beholder thats all that matters as long as all was ethical,lets see if they bash every poster with pictures for shooting a 2 point deer instead of a B&C buck ? it's no different !

[325]

Congratulations on the ram! I hope to get one of the coveted bighorn LEH draws myself someday. Thanks for sharing your story and pics.

[Krico]

Why do most sheep hunters come across as a$$holes?

Because most of them are. Haha. Sometimes the truth hurts.

[frenchbar]

Because most of them are. Haha. Sometimes the truth hurts.

hehehehe...their a different breed alright ....

[Kurch!]

Be proud man, you put in the work. You got your animal. Dont worry about the dusty old fudds slagging your kill.

[chainsaw]

Forget all the bs on here be proud of your ram like you are,and should be. Good for you.

[steve62]

Look he drew a tag for a ram, He shot a ram he is happy we are happy for him. Some people hunt for food some hunt for a trophy some hunt just for the enjoyment of hunting. I hunt for food, I guide for fun. I have told many european hunters it is to small I will find you something bigger they ask "is it leagel" I say yes, they want to shoot. who am I to say no. I say if you are happy with it, fill your boots. Don't be telling someone what they can or cannot do, if they are leagel and happy shut your hole.
If you do not like what I am saying PM me do not drag this out anymore here. If you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all.

[GRIZZEZE]

congrats on the ram, and ignore all of the self righteous idiots out there that will criticize, the biggest thing is that you are happy and proud of it.
Meat in the freezer and nice horns on the wall, how can you beat that.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

First off congrats on your first ram.

Second, we as hunters have to remember that LEH tags are not trophy tags they are tags where the government wants the harvest to be limited. The harvest for any ram was brought in because too many guys were passing on rams because they could not tell if a ram was 3/4 curl and not enough rams were being killed, hence the any ram tag.

Too many guys think by putting something on LEH you create a trophy hunt when in fact it is quite the opposite. A perfect example of this was the castlegar elk hunts. Sure there were great bulls in there but the majority taken were your run of the mill bull that can be found throughout the peace and east kootenays. Like most LEH hunts this one can be great if you know what you are doing and are willing to hold off for a trophy animal and for those that are inexperienced in the species or the area still has a good chance of harvesting an animal.

Bottom line is the government says it's sustainable, the animal was legal and the hunter says he was happy. To me all is good.

For those that care, this area will probably go off LEH for next year and go to a one week season (what it used to be pre-die off) and be open for full curls only.

Once again congrats to the hunter.

BHB


Good post Brother Bob!

This thread is no different than someone posting a picture of a 2 pt mule deer which happens to be the person's first buck.

To some people sheep are just food. Is it that hard to figure out??:confused: They're just not that special to some people:neutral:. Sometimes I'm embarassed to call myself a sheephunter. At least the hard-core muley guys know when to bite their tongues.

Congrats on your fine eating ram!:)


GO's like LEH as it limits resident hunters to whomever is lucky enough to get a draw.
That's one of the reasons why the GO's are vehemetly opposed to returning to a sustainable form of GOS where veteran sheep hunters would be competing side by side with them.

BTW- I believe he's 2 yrs old.

SSS

[sparkes3]

nice sheep ,maybe one day i can get one like that too.

[anethema]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, appreciate it. Discouraging when the first thing I check is negativity, but from my other forums I should know its a small minority.

Basically at this point it was this sheep or no sheep and I want my freezer filled! :D

I'm very happy with it and happy to be a member here, thanks guys.

[358mag]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, appreciate it. Discouraging when the first thing I check is negativity, but from my other forums I should know its a small minority.

Basically at this point it was this sheep or no sheep and I want my freezer filled! :D

I'm very happy with it and happy to be a member here, thanks guys.
Good on you anethema con grads on your cali bighorn don't worry about all the want to Be's on HBC there just a little pissed off that they didn't get the LEH Draw enjoy you steaks + roast and as always the trophy is in the eyes of the beholder
Cheers

[gerrygoat]

Why do most sheep hunters come across as a$$holes?


Because most of them are. Haha. Sometimes the truth hurts.

That's funny but sadly true, although there are quite a few guys that are decent though. I think some of the complainers are the most insecure males you could meet. Like Stone Sheep Steve said I am embarrased to have anyone know that I have hunted sheep a fair bit in the past bit find myself liking it less and less I don't want to be known as a "sheep hunter" anymore. Funny thing though most of these guys have taken multiple sheep and continue to do so if they are so worried about sheep numbers THEY SHOULD STOP HUNTING SHEEP :)

Congratulations Anathema, I have tried for a few years for that tag glad you were able to fill it.

[burger]

That's funny but sadly true, although there are quite a few guys that are decent though. I think some of the complainers are the most insecure males you could meet. Like Stone Sheep Steve said I am embarrased to have anyone know that I have hunted sheep a fair bit in the past bit find myself liking it less and less I don't want to be known as a "sheep hunter" anymore. Funny thing though most of these guys have taken multiple sheep and continue to do so if they are so worried about sheep numbers THEY SHOULD STOP HUNTING SHEEP :)

Congratulations Anathema, I have tried for a few years for that tag glad you were able to fill it.

Exactly....

Nice job on meat for the freezer. Will taste just as good as a full curl, maybe better. It was LEGAL nuff said!!!

[fireguy]

I think this is the first time I have seen a ram recovered whole with out being boned out. Congratulations on your first ram.
Mike

Don't be so surprised about this, I brought two goats out whole that were shot side by side and skinned them both out for lifesized mounts back at home.

Congrats on the sheep, any sheep that I have taken has been a trophy to me and a very memorable hunt that just makes me want to do it all over again.

[BCrams]

bighornbob summed it up regarding LEH.

Anathema - congratulations on cutting your first sheep tag.

Everyone has their own standards and mine would be to search for a mature ram.....and its each to their own when it comes to the harvest of a legal animal. Everyone knows some guys would eat tag soup unless it was nothing less than a mature ram but there will also be many more hunters who will shoot everything in between.

That said, don't let the negativity by some vets on here get to you. The important part is you hunted sheep and you harvested a legal ram according to your LEH authorization of "any ram" and no one can take that experience from you. Even if you could back your truck up to it like many have with elk and deer.

Somewhere in these threads Goatguy put up a great post about those that "get it" and unfortunatly some have forgotten and don't get it and lose that sense of what hunting is all about.

Happy chewing indeed!

[silvertipp]

i have been lucky enough to take my fair share of sheep ,some big some ok, but all mature rams,i have absolutely no problem with any one takeing a small ram as long as it is legal,i personaly dont think it will harm our heards ,I helped Anathema to get in an area were he might see some sheep and im glad it worked out
i know he worked as hard as anyone else but his knowledge off sheep and there habitats was a little weak,he was not able to do a pack in wich limited him to certain areas.sometimes i wish some of our sheep hunters would open up alittle for these younger guys to learn a bit ,lets face we all had someone helping us somewhere down the line gd luck to you all

[fester]

good on yah!!!

[BCbillies]

Thanks for posting . . . there is a time and a place for everything (keeping within the laws)! I believe it is important for young and new hunters to get out there, get the experience and cut some tags to fuel the passion and fill the freezer. Many on here have taken younger game (including myself) and some of those hunts have just as many memories as the "crankers" . . . without the worry of a taxi bill! :) Once you've made the decision to pull the trigger don't look back . . . get the barbeque fired up and enjoy.

[sarg]

Thanks for posting . . . there is a time and a place for everything (keeping within the laws)! I believe it is important for young and new hunters to get out there, get the experience and cut some tags to fuel the passion and fill the freezer. Many on here have taken younger game (including myself) and some of those hunts have just as many memories as the "crankers" . . . without the worry of a taxi bill! :) Once you've made the decision to pull the trigger don't look back . . . get the barbeque fired up and enjoy.
well said:) no need to reg on him for the great job he did. best sheep i've seen this year good job and keep it up:)
sarg

[gerrygoat]

Thanks for posting . . . there is a time and a place for everything (keeping within the laws)! I believe it is important for young and new hunters to get out there, get the experience and cut some tags to fuel the passion and fill the freezer. Many on here have taken younger game (including myself) and some of those hunts have just as many memories as the "crankers" . . . without the worry of a taxi bill! :) Once you've made the decision to pull the trigger don't look back . . . get the barbeque fired up and enjoy.

I agree you can't eat the horns, nothing beats eating meat that you got yourself especially an animal you have wanted for so long.

[FirePower]

All you guys that have a problem with this young mans LEGAL kill.....put your typing energy and snyde comments into emails to the bioligists that approved the ANY RAM LEH draw not the fellow that followed the rules and HIS DREAMS!!

Congrats keep the dream alive and follow it.

[Banjo]

Wow, I can't believe some of the posts some morons put on here...

Congrats on your first Sheep! Imo opinion the trophy size has not a damn thing to do with the quaity of the memories.

Enjoy the meat

[guest]

Congrats on your 1st sheep.

They can demand a ton of hard work and it sounds like you paid your dues and deserve this Ram regardless of what many say. If it's legal it's legal, others can pound sand that think they are above others. Be proud of your accomplishment, it's no different then some one taking their first 2 pt. buck or Bull. A whole wack of blow hards on here.

CT

[f350ps]

Thanks for posting . . . there is a time and a place for everything (keeping within the laws)! I believe it is important for young and new hunters to get out there, get the experience and cut some tags to fuel the passion and fill the freezer. Many on here have taken younger game (including myself) and some of those hunts have just as many memories as the "crankers" . . . without the worry of a taxi bill! :) Once you've made the decision to pull the trigger don't look back . . . get the barbeque fired up and enjoy.
This is the best reply on this thread by far!!! Good for you for giving it all ya got and succeeding in what you set out to do. A lot of these guys forget about what it was like when they started the game, sad really. Congrats to you for filling your tag as in the end that's all that matters. K

[6 K]

I say if it's legal it's his choise and his alone wether to take it or not.

Personally if I was in your shoes ( looking for my first ram ) I wouldn't have held out as long as you. First pinner would have bought it.:mrgreen:
Don't believe me? Just ask some of the guys I hunt with.

Congrats on your first ram.

[gerrygoat]

I've seen you eat 6 K I believe you :)

[dana]

Congrats on your first ram! Well Done! Don't let the remarks of some discourage ya. Sometimes you need to have tough skin on this site. While some of these trophy sheep hunters think of themselves as high and mighty because they have sheep dialed in, I've seen what kind of rat muleys those same hunters kill. They should be ashamed of themselves for making such remarks. Very Hypocritical if ya ask me.