2026 Chugach Dall Sheep

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I was scouting for sheep with my buddy and ran into the dude who drew the only non resident sheep tag last year, there were DIY with non experience and ended up taking a ram.

It’ll be a great hunt especially guided.

Like everyone said fitness is key. Those DIY guys were on mile 50 when they killed the ram.


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Something isn’t adding up there. Non resident DIY? Assuming that they at least had a first of kin with them on the hunt…?

 

[Gstew1930]

Count me as another person that wouldn’t leave the gaiters at home for a sheep hunt in AK. You will be walking through wet brush and grass damn near everyday…. You’re gonna want some good gaiters.

Any recommendations?

 

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Any recommendations?

I’ve Aways used OR Crocs. They’ll usually make it through a full 2 month AK guiding season and then need the bottom straps replaced… they have a lifetime warranty so it’s basically been a process of buying them, beating the snot out of them, and then getting a free replacement afterwards.

 

[Half Nocked]

Congrats! And I’m just gonna follow along

 

[Gstew1930]

Congrats! And I’m just gonna follow along

Thank you. I dont have any updates yet lol. Just getting my ass in as good of shape as possible

 

[Meanderthal]

Something isn’t adding up there. Non resident DIY? Assuming that they at least had a first of kin with them on the hunt…?

They called it that because the family member he went with wasn't a hunter. It's a good story actually.

Hunt Backcountry Podcast 557 | DIY Non-Resident Dall Sheep Hunt In Ala – Exo Mtn Gear https://share.google/3y9VXJMAJJpu6LR6S

 

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That’s pretty rad. Definitely a do it yourself deal. Thanks for the link.

 

[bmac927]

I'm headed to the Alaska in August for my Dall sheep hunt. i was lucky enough to draw the only non resident tag for 14C, my hunt # is DS231. I'm making this to document my experience the best i can. My grammar isn't the best so work with me lol. The outfitter I'm using is John Rydeen. I'll take any advice i can get. I do have a couple of initial questions hopefully someone can help with. I wear the vivo ESC's & I'm told I need a set of gaiters, I don't love the idea of a strap under my foot all day or is this a non issue? If so is there an alternative solution? I dont think i need a ton of gear. Trekking poles for sure. Headlamp. Thank for you help guys

I have not hunted sheep but have spent time with guides and outfitters and they say hunters need to be fit and able to hike. Also, committed to endure the environment and be comfortable on the mountain.

 

[Gstew1930]

Drove out to New Mexico this past weekend to get some time in the mountains. Fitness is coming along really well. I think most of my gear is pretty dialed in the for most part. Just need to pick up a couple of small items like socks