My Colorado sheep hunt thread

[Lil-Rokslider]

Well, tag soup for me. And I'm content with the result. I had a heck of an adventure chasing them with a bunch of my best buddies throughout August. I've officially caught the sheep bug and hope I get another chance to chase them in my life. Thanks for all of the encouragement, and if anybody is after a trophy Marmot, DM me and I can help.

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

This was what the glassing conditions were like for much of the last 4 days.

 

[svivian]

Good for you for sticking it out with a bow… not a lot of guys would do that on a hunt like that.

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

Fortunately most of the month was beautiful weather. And I'm filled with gratitude reflecting on the 16 days I got to spend hunting in August. My wife and kids sacrificed big time to let me be gone that long, and they were my biggest cheerleaders throughout the process. I had 9 different buddies join me at some point throughout the hunt, and I realized how blessed I am to have those guys in my life. Every single one of them had a great attitude, was in great shape for hiking, sacrificed time away from their own families to be with me, spent HOURS AND HOURS glassing for sheep, and was intentional to encourage me along the way. I will be forever grateful for this adventure, and came home refreshed and believe I'll be a better husband and father because of my time away and conversations this month.

 

[TheShootist]

You put in the work! I’m glad you’re holding your head high! Thanks for sharing in the experience.


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[Lil-Rokslider]

You put in the work! I’m glad you’re holding your head high! Thanks for sharing in the experience.


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Go get em buddy. Can't wait to hear about your hunt and hopefully see your ram!

 

[realunlucky]

I enjoyed following along. Thank you very much for sharing. Epic adventure, regardless of a notched tag or not. Most will never experience that country in person.



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[chasewild]

This was what the glassing conditions were like for much of the last 4 days. View attachment 929237View attachment 929238

Glassing for gray sheep in gray soup is not ideal.

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

Glassing for gray sheep in gray soup is not ideal.

Ya, nearly impossible.

 

[chasewild]

Ya, nearly impossible.

Anything you'd do over?

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

Anything you'd do over?

That's a good question that I've thought a bit about. I'd probably have gone to "Drainage X" from the beginning if I had the chance to do it differently. However, I saw a ton of country, and gained a lot of Intel for future deer and elk hunts also.

 

[Falcon]

Great post and valiant effort. All the best in your future pursuits.

 

[wildwilderness]

Good for you for sticking it out with a bow… not a lot of guys would do that on a hunt like that.

Are you implying most would choose to use a rifle?
It’s was an archery only tag- no choice but to stick it out. And yes it looks like the OP gave it all he could, and more effort than most could. It’s just bowhunting is tough! That’s what makes it worth it

 

[svivian]

Are you implying most would choose to use a rifle?
It’s was an archery only tag- no choice but to stick it out. And yes it looks like the OP gave it all he could, and more effort than most could. It’s just bowhunting is tough! That’s what makes it worth it

You’re right I missed the archery only part! However I stand by the comment that most who have the option to use either weapon and start out with a bow ultimately end up grabbing a rifle.

Regardless great hunt by the OP

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

You’re right I missed the archery only part! However I stand by the comment that most who have the option to use either weapon and start out with a bow ultimately end up grabbing a rifle.

Regardless great hunt by the OP

Ya, if I could've switched to a rifle I definitely would've after a few blown stalks with the bow .

 

[svivian]

Ya, if I could've switched to a rifle I definitely would've after a few blown stalks with the bow .

Trust me I would not blame you after accompanying friends on 4 sheep hunts that started with a bow.

 

[Short Track]

I will tell you, we were scouting for Sheep at the base of every mountain. 605 yards up the mountain is a bunch of Ewe's, with some smaller Ram's. We had serious glass, so they didn't look like a black spot 600 yards away. Their eyesight is amazing. They were watching us from 600 yards away !! They knew every step we took. Eventually they became comfortable with us there and decided not to move out. But early on, I was certain they were going to spook away.