2019 Sheep "meatpole"

[idahohikker]

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Twenty-three years of applying for Idaho sheep, some experience gained on the way, a lot of helpful advice from several other people, the sweat of my brother and a few really, really good friends, and more than a few miles on my boots paid off with this nine year old ram.

I used a LH Tikka T3X SL in 6.5 CM, topped with a 3-9 SWFA scope and loaded with 147 Hornady ELD-Ms. The shot was at 417 yds off my crossed trekking poles with my Kifaru Reckoning pack under the buttstock.

Thank you to everyone who helped!

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Beautiful. So happy for you brother. Please do a trip report or at least PM me with the story.

 

[MadMarkie]

What a ram BAKPAKR! I hope to be posting here in a couple months with a similar success story.... waiting 20+ years is hard, but it seems to have been worth it for you!

 

[wytx]

Wyoming public land DIY sheep hunt.

 

[Yellowknife]

I had no idea when I started this thread just how many rams I'd be seeing. A solid collection of sheep from all over north america and from a wide variety of hunting methods.

 

[adventure907]

I had no idea when I started this thread just how many rams I'd be seeing. A solid collection of sheep from all over north america and from a wide variety of hunting methods.

Very cool to see the happenings of the different hunters from not only Alaska, but from around the world. Never thought I'd have the itch to hunt a bighorn, but after a few of the pics on this thread, I've got the fever.

August can't come soon enough!

 

[Nick Muche]

Good lord that's a great ram Josh!!

 

[Tanner]

Colorado ram I guided last month

 

[wind gypsy]

Drink hard, hunt easy!

 

[Ratbeetle]

A Canuck here with my first ram.

Stones are gorgeous. Great ram.

 

[adventure907]

Good lord that's a great ram Josh!!

Thanks Nick! This ram was the culmination of many dreams all coming together at once, finally.

 

[Jimbob]

A Canuck here with my first ram.

Slimbo

Do you have more pictures and a story about that ram? I always love hearing how local BC hunters got it done for Stone's.

 

[ColeyG]

The sheep gods were kind to me and my hunting partners this season. Three tags, three rams. Lots of walking around in the mountains with heavy backpacks and some incredible memories made.

 

[Spiral Horn]

Took this Kamchatka Snow Sheep on August 20th in the Milkovo Region. It was truly an epic adventure 16 time zones from home. There were a few challenges including getting rain/fogged-in for 5 days. Was rewarded with this 13 year old Ram on day 9.

 

[ID_MW]

Twenty-three years of applying for Idaho sheep, some experience gained on the way, a lot of helpful advice from several other people, the sweat of my brother and a few really, really good friends, and more than a few miles on my boots paid off with this nine year old ram.

I used a LH Tikka T3X SL in 6.5 CM, topped with a 3-9 SWFA scope and loaded with 147 Hornady ELD-Ms. The shot was at 417 yds off my crossed trekking poles with my Kifaru Reckoning pack under the buttstock.

Thank you to everyone who helped!

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Yessir-Solid ram. If that’s the area I believe you are in, that’s about as big as they get, and pretty close to the river for this time of year as well. Double bonus.
nice work, man.
I am super jealous. I have been putting in for 11 years, but probably won’t ever draw. Idaho is getting pretty sad with the “growth” so it is even cooler you finally got your tag.

 

[ramhunter]

Took this Kamchatka Snow Sheep on August 20th in the Milkovo Region. It was truly an epic adventure 16 time zones from home. There were a few challenges including getting rain/fogged-in for 5 days. Was rewarded with this 13 year old Ram on day 9. View attachment 127775

Wow, beautiful snow sheep! which outfitter did you hunt with?

 

[Spiral Horn]

Wow, beautiful snow sheep! which outfitter did you hunt with?

Thanks. Did a bunch of research prior to booking including chatting with SCI and GSCO friends who had previously done this kind of trip. Had dialogue with about a dozen outfitters, but quickly narrowed it down to Vladimir Koshcheev or Max Vorobiev. After face-to-face discussions at US shows I booked with Max (Professional Russian Outfitters). Had a great experience. They were a lot of fun in camp but tough/dedicated guides. Would have no hesitation to hunt with them again. Here is a pic of the ram who was with the one I shot - a very nice shooter as well.

 

[KillerVega]

After 31 years of applying my Friend Mike finally drew a Colorado S34 Archery Ram tag. He punched it on day 7 of the hunt. His Ram took one last leap off of a cliff and into an avalanche chute. He did break off his tips and smashed his face. By far the most amazing hunt that I have ever been apart of. Ton of respect for these amazing animals and the Hunters that pursue them. Public land DIY hunt. Vega

 

[easttex]

Great Colorado ram.

 

[BuzzH]

Day before yesterday, Wyoming...26 days hunting, 62nd ram.

9.5 years old.

 

[slick]

Congrats Buzz. Sounds well earned!