DS 203 DCUA - first timer

[D3adlydoc]

My buddy got the DS203 walk in tag. This will be our first AK sheep hunt. We have both poured over the threads on here to learn as much about gear, etc. A few lingering questions.

1. We both plan to bring tripods and binos. Should we both bring a spotter? I have found most game with binos in the past, but this will be my first foray on AK sheep.

2. What’s the weather like in the Alaska range in August? Typical lows and high. Lots of precipitation?

3. If anyone has insight on entry points, that’d be fantastic.

Appreciate all of the advice!

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

1. You don’t need two spotters or two tripods. No one that seriously hunts sheep with a partner, especially if only one has a tag, does that.

2. 30f and snow/sleet to 70 and sunny.
0” to 6” of rain.

3. Start looking at maps and imagery. Dig into historical info and posts online and you’ll find lots of info that people spilled out to the public domain.

 

[D3adlydoc]

1. I’ve been used to much shorter hunts, so carrying double of everything has never mattered. One less spotter will help the weight significantly. Thanks.

2. Perfect. That’s what I’ve prepared for. Just want to make sure I wasn’t carrying a puffy and it was going to be 60 the whole time.

3. Worth a try to see if anymore could spill. Thanks.

 

[LongWayAround]

@D3adlydoc

Mr Reynolds has a couple podcasts with the Exo guys. I'm sure they would be worth your time to listen. They actually have quite a few sheep podcasts that are good listens.

I've never been on a sheep hunt, but I'm not going anywhere in Alaska without a puffy.

 

[JBrown1]

Just want to make sure I wasn’t carrying a puffy and it was going to be 60 the whole time.

It won't be 60 the whole time! Expect the weather to change at least three times a day. It was wet in there when my daughter drew a tag three years ago. But as wet as it was, the sky would open and the winds would pick up and you could get everything dry in no time.