2010 Snake River B&C Bighorn Sheep

[Timberstalker]

Great Story!  Thanks for Sharing.

[400out]

WOW I thank you for sharing that story and great animal with us! 

[blackveltbowhunter]

   Thats an awesome ram! Thanks for the pics and read! 

[Benny]

Very cool.

[whuppinstick]

awesome, whats the deal with dude drilling into your horn though?

Somebody already answered this but I will go into a bit more detail.  From the time you kill your ram you have something like 48 hours to get in touch with the Fish and Game office.  We left the unit the next day and called the biologist at home.  He came down on a Sunday night to put the plug into the horn.  They drill all legally killed rams and insert a numbered metal plug (that would be very hard to get back out) to identify it as a ram taken in Oregon.  Then they record the ram's information (kill site, date, score, hunter, etc.).  I don't know if all states do this, but I imagine most do.  It's a good way to keep track of legally harvested rams in case a big one shows up for sale on the private market somewhere.

RubblesPH, glad you made it down.  I'm excited for you to have the tag this year as you sound like you're going to do it justice.  I really hope you find a big one.  I will be available to call you this Fri/Sat. afternoon/night (your time) so just let me know what is better.

[Skyvalhunter]

Very nice story and congrats on your sheep, I know Drew will do they permit proud!!

[dblungshot]

Beautiful pics man!  Great story too! 

[furbearer365]

I dont even want to think about the fact that i may never have the opportuntiy to hunt a bighorn.  I want this hunt so bad

[longrangekiller]

That thing is a hog nice ram!

[blacktailer]

Beautiful ram and a great writeup.  Thanks for sharing...

[JoeE]

Thanks for sharing and great ram!

[shortnround]

I had read the story in the Huntin' Fool before, but I never get tired of a great story. Thanks for sharing!

[Falcon]

Awesome story, and a great ram!

I look forward to your story and pics from your Swakane hunt.