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Sheep Success
09 August 2007, 03:27
Don BSheep Success
After nine days of hard hunting with Stan Stevens outfit, I finally pulled the trigger on this 36" ram. I passed on a couple of rams the guide thought might go 38" early in the hunt. Then there was a long, dry "lambs and ewe's spell". At 9pm on day nine, I ran into three rams and picked the biggest. I varied through exhaustion, and life threatening exhilaration on some of the climbs I made. I definitely pushed my envelope, probably more than what was smart, but I'm back in one piece.
More to come,
Don
09 August 2007, 04:06
JetboaterCongrat's on a nice trophy. Having a tough hunt just leaves better memories, makes it all worth the extra hardships.
09 August 2007, 04:57
.366torqueExcellent sheep!! Congratulations!!!
09 August 2007, 05:27
7mm-08Wow, very nice trophy. Certainly worth the time and energy spent. Congrats
09 August 2007, 05:31
GrayDuckThat's awesome. Congrats
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09 August 2007, 05:42
Frans DiepstratenVery nice, well done!
I'm not good at passing up trophies, but the ones you get afterwards seem so much more valuable for it!
Frans
09 August 2007, 22:18
Don BI left a full discussion of the trip over on 24 hour campfire. Thanks for the good wishes guys.
Don
09 August 2007, 23:42
buffybrDon,
Congratulations on a great ram.
I loved every second that I was in the MacKenzies in '99 when I hunted sheep there with Gana River Outfitters.
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10 August 2007, 03:09
Don BI blissfully report also, that I had NO nasty surprises getting into or out of Canada. I found customs to be unusually efficient and curteous both ways. They knew exactly how to procede, and I was very impressed.
Don
10 August 2007, 03:34
Bill CCongrat's DonB! I did a horse-assisted hunt last year w/Stan Simpson, and am wanting to do a full backpack hunt next, which is as I understand what Stevens offers exclusively. I'm anxious to hear how you got into the area, how mobile you were once there, how much ground you covered, etc. I'll revisit your posts over on Campfire's Backpack Hunting forum...
And good on you for holding out, and why not when in awesome sheep country like in the NWT. Well done!
10 August 2007, 04:03
Mighty PeaceCONGRATS on a successful hunt. Nice ram. Now I really want to go for a Dall!
Maybe next year.
10 August 2007, 05:26
Josh K.Very nice ram!
10 August 2007, 13:24
ArgaliCongratulations on your success! Nice ram; nothing better than returning softly with good memories.
Dave
11 August 2007, 01:40
bwestCongratulations. Well earned. Only those who have been through it understand the pressure of the situation.
12 August 2007, 10:28
KenscoI hope the hunt was everything you hoped it would be.
Congratulations
15 August 2007, 08:45
CanuckBeautiful ram! Congrats on a great hunt and a memory that'll last your lifetime!
Cheers,
Canuck
15 August 2007, 08:49
L. David KeithCongrats on a beautiful ram. I look forward to reading your story and more pics! Good hunting, David
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18 August 2007, 11:22
Kamo GariNice, and congrats! Looking forward to your report.
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20 August 2007, 06:25
John FordDon, I think I talked to you at North-Wright when you came in. I was on my way to Gana River and asked you guys about sheep and caribou and it seemed you said after 9 days of sheep hunting you were not interested in caribou. Was that you?