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    Alberta antelope

    Came across these antelope on the weekend. Anybody want to wager a guess on the length of horn on that buck? I saw a few more of the same caliber, not monsters obviously. https://vimeo.com/139846297 Frans
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    Rip around the ridge

    Checking out yet another area: https://vimeo.com/137789733 Frans
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    Penultimate scouting hike

    Well, the last hike into sheep country didn't quite go as planned. I missed the trailhead, ended up in thick bush and steep terrain while climbing high to get my bearings. Then an hour of side hilling and my new boots were telling me I should have worn them a bit more. One more look at some elk...
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    Scouting video impression

    I put together a short video about a 24-hour sheep/elk scouting trip a few weekends ago. Lesson 1: bring more batteries https://vimeo.com/135289758 Frans
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    Journal of Mountain Hunting story contest

    Hi guys, the Journal of Mountain Hunting is giving away a Stone Glacier pack to subscribers that submitted a story. Mine, called "Sheep Fever" is in the February issue. The sticky issue is that the winner of the pack is determined by voting. I am not a big fan of these things, as they are...
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    Cadomin ram

    It was hard to believe when I saw the draw results this year. I got drawn for a late season bighorn sheep tag, in Alberta's 438C zone. This is the areas around the famous Cadomin mine. And since I had entered the wrong draw code, I got the last of the three ten-day seasons, generally considered...
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    Gear list and weight

    Finally got round to weighing all my stuff, so I can take out some of the guess work. Let the weight cutting begin. I'm open to suggestions :-) The heavier bag and sleeping pad are comfort choices... I'm always cold, so carry a bigger bag and more comfy mat. Apologies for the awkward formatting...
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