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| I can hunt elk at home (Colorado). If I could afford a Dall hunt; that's what I would do.
But then once you have gone on one sheep hunt, you will have the fever. |
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| I go elk hunting each year so my vote is the Sheep.
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| Posts: 3326 | Location: Permian Basin | Registered: 16 December 2006 |
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| I go Dall Sheep hunting every year and my vote is still Dall Sheep... |
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| Dall sheep if indeed the criteria is ONE hunt between Dall or elk over the next 5 years. The thing to consider is that one could go on multiple ~5K guided elk hunts for the ~12-15K minimum price of a Dall's sheep hunt these days. Or an elk + black bear + mule deer. Personally I would still select the sheep hunt.
Or, you could look at say Namibia for 7+ animals for the same money...there are options. |
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| I agree with Bill - go to Africa!!! and hunt 7 to 10 species, eat great good, have a great PH, sleep in a bed and take a bath everyday.... |
| Posts: 10406 | Location: Texas... time to secede!! | Registered: 12 February 2004 |
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| What can I say, I'm a fan of the elk hunt... More meat for the table whether trophie bull hunting or cow hunting... Plus it's a fun hunt... Here in Arizona we don't run into a whole lot of rugged canyon scenarios so it is easier going then a Colorado hunt... But then to sheep hunting in this state is a once in a lifetime event (in other words you only get drawn once).... Ken....
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| Posts: 5386 | Location: Phoenix Arizona | Registered: 16 May 2006 |
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| skyjacker- I am in the same boat except I have also hunted mulies and antelope. I am trying to put the dough together to do a dall's hunt,so true getting more expensive and I'm not getting younger.Elk is certainly on the short list but the sheep will be a once in a lifetime. |
| Posts: 549 | Location: n.e.Mn | Registered: 14 October 2006 |
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| been on many many elk hunts but only 1 dall sheep hunt, no question that the sheep hunt would be my choice. But as posted by others, you get a lot of relative bang-for-your-buck with elk as opposed to sheep. And yes, you would get sheep fever!!!!!!!! Regards, Craig Nolan
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| Posts: 403 | Location: South of Alamo, Ca. | Registered: 30 January 2003 |
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| Hunt Sheep while you are young and in shape.
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| Since I am able to hunt dall sheep every year, I chose elk. I hunted them for several years when I was stationed in Idaho. Hunting big bull elk during the rut with archery gear is one of the most exciting hunts I have ever done and to have a chance to shoot a monster 6x6 with my bow again would be a dream come true.
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| Posts: 845 | Location: S.C. Alaska | Registered: 27 October 2006 |
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| I have not hunted either, but I would rather go for Elk. Sheep just don't do anything for me.
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| Posts: 3142 | Location: Magnolia Delaware | Registered: 15 May 2004 |
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| I have elk practically running through my backyard--so my choice would be easy; but obviously this is about you (who lives in Georgia)-- In your position I would choose Dall sheep-- as someone pointed out, hunt them while you are young and in good shape. IV
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| Posts: 844 | Location: Moscow, Idaho | Registered: 24 March 2005 |
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| SkyJacker ----- Real easy answer, the Dall Sheep hunt first. At 35 you may think yourself invincable, but time will win that debate. Get the sheep out of your system, then you will have plenty of time for the Elk hunt, which lacks a lot being as physical as the high country hunt. Good luck and good shooting.
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| quote: Originally posted by kk alaska: Hunt Sheep while you are young and in shape.
I am your age and have shot two sheep. I am looking forward to doing some elk hunting soon. (might be moving back to MT)(really,really want to anyways).
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| SkyJacker, You have your youth, so plan the hunt now and go sooner than you think is feasible! You can never get enough days afield, and the hills will not get any gentler. Of my greatest trophies, I include the Dall as one of them even though it is a representative specimen... Then again I don't put my work in a book. Member NRA, SCI- Life #358 28+ years now! DRSS, double owner-shooter since 1983, O/U .30-06 Browning Continental set. |
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| I have also successfully hunted both, but since I can hunt elk every year, literaly out of my back door, I'd pick the Dall sheep hunt. Also, the sheep hunt costs and the sheep mountains get higher every year.
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| Posts: 1637 | Location: Boz Angeles, MT | Registered: 14 February 2006 |
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| quote: Hunt Sheep while you are young and in shape |
| Posts: 2034 | Location: Black Mining Hills of Dakota | Registered: 22 June 2005 |
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| I would hunt elk first. That way when you are worn out hiking up the mountain and sit down for a breather you can gander on the upper tops of the mountains and figure that is where the Dall Sheep are.
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| Posts: 2758 | Location: Northern Minnesota | Registered: 22 September 2005 |
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| quote: Originally posted by ELKMAN2: Same as the other guys, plus the sheep hunt is getting more expensive every year and I get older every year!!
I agree! Sheep hunt while you are young and in better shape
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| Posts: 933 | Location: Casa Grande, AZ | Registered: 11 June 2005 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Bill C: Dall sheep if indeed the criteria is ONE hunt between Dall or elk over the next 5 years. The thing to consider is that one could go on multiple ~5K guided elk hunts for the ~12-15K minimum price of a Dall's sheep hunt these days. Or an elk + black bear + mule deer. Personally I would still select the sheep hunt.
Or, you could look at say Namibia for 7+ animals for the same money...there are options.
Since Dall sheep hunting is cheaper for me, zero cost for the "harvest ticket", than an elk hunt. I'll pick the sheep hunt. |
| Posts: 194 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 08 April 2004 |
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| What exactly do you want in an elk hunt? Just the experience of hunting new game, or a trophy? You can't just decide to hunt big elk one day, you'll want to apply for limited entry hunts for several years for your best shot at a nice elk.
Start applying for elk this year in a few of the better states and gear up for you sheep hunt soon. Just like others have said, you'll want to do it now, while you are in better shape, and you can hunt elk in several states after applying for those years. |
| Posts: 58 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 24 October 2004 |
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| If you're young start earning your preference points now for Grizzly Bear,Elk,Moose,Sheep,Goats,Bison & monster Mule Deer,etc.I'm 72 and have 5 CA Preference points for elk: Ca has 3 types:Roosevelt,Tule or Rocky Mtn;Mule Deer & Antelope but how long I'll be healthy enough to pursue big game is unknown.I've never been interested in Big Horn Sheep which habituate the eastern San Bernardino County Desert and San Gorgonio Mountain to the north and east of my home.I'm not a head hunter haven't found a recipe for cornified epithelial tissue(antlers to the laymen)and a rut weary buck or elk just doesn't taste that great.I'll take a cow or doe any day to a bull or buck. |
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| If I were allowed only one hunt over the next 5 years, I would contemplate harakiri! But I guess you mean guided hunt, so it would be dall sheep; I have elk to hunt around here. But even if I hadn't it would still be dall sheep. Frans |
| Posts: 1717 | Location: Alberta, Canada | Registered: 17 March 2003 |
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| I'm getting ready to turn 50. I run daily and work with weights as well, so can still handle a rough hunt. That said, I am nearing the point of no return for a dall sheep hunt, in 5 years it just may not be physically possible. I can hunt horseback for many years for elk, besides I've hunted elk many times, no sheep, so my decision was simple.
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| Posts: 2788 | Location: gallatin, mo usa | Registered: 10 March 2001 |
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| IMO, I don't think it's fair to compare an elk hunt to that of a sheep hunt. |
| Posts: 409 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 06 February 2005 |
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| I guess I'm the oddity here. I'd much rather hunt elk than sheep. True, I've never hunted sheep, but that's because I've never WANTED to. I think a lot of the "attraction" with sheep is the (how do I say this delicately...? ) snob appeal. It is more of an "elite" sport, but that may just be me. I guess I have always seen myself as a "down home" type hunter, who just enjoys being out, than being able to say "Look at what/where I did/shot/hunted". I'd actually rather just hunt whitetail around the house than go after a sheep. They've just never done it for me... |
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| Sheep. As a few others have stated (trust me), one day you won't be able to make it up that mountain. I still dream of going back, but I wake up. Old age takes a toll that no exercise bike will bring back. I've been on my last sheep hunt, but know I can find elk at elevations that won't fry my pacemaker. Get your sheep now. The elk will be there when you're ready and CAN'T go up the mountain.
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| Posts: 827 | Location: Magnolia Delaware | Registered: 02 December 2006 |
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| You've gotten really good advice. Take the sheep hunt while you are young enough, elk hunting is much less physcially demanding. Also, sheep hunting is probably going to get more restrictive and more expensive. After a Dall hunt in the AK Range most everything else will seem a little easier. |
| Posts: 66 | Location: North Georgia | Registered: 22 August 2004 |
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| I have shot 5 sheep and 6 bull elk, so I have experience with both. I am a bit puzzled as to why you can only go on one hunt in the next five years. If it cost only, then you could go on one "premium" elk hunt for the cost of the sheep hunt. But more truthfully, you can go on two elk hunts for the cost of one sheep hunt, so the question becomes "Two elk hunts or one sheep hunt?" My vote: if you haven't been to Africa, go there first, even if only a plains game hunt. Otherwise, I think Snellstrom gives the best advice. |
| Posts: 7580 | Location: Arizona and off grid in CO | Registered: 28 July 2004 |
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| From this 62 years young man who just returned from the NWT there is no question in my mind that I would do the sheep hunt first for the obvious reason, physically demanding. When you fly into Norman Wells and see those mountains you will understand! |
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| quote: My vote: if you haven't been to Africa, go there first, even if only a plains game hunt. Otherwise, I think Snellstrom gives the best advice.
I don't want to sound sacriligeous, my cousin 1115 and his friend Judge G talk about Africa so much, but it just doesn't float my boat. There are only two species in Africa I have any interest in hunting and if I went, I would want to go bow hunting for them is Kudu and Impala. I definately am not choosing between Elk and Sheep. I will do both. But I'm thinking Sheep first. I like the idea of having to physically train for 6 months to a year before even being ready to go. Something about that type of preparation makes me want it more. |
| Posts: 177 | Location: Savannah, GA | Registered: 13 June 2006 |
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