collapse

Advertisement


« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Down

Author Topic: Montana Sheep Down!  (Read 9537 times)

Offline GoldTip

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 4588
  • Location: Spokane, WA
Montana Sheep Down!
« on: November 03, 2008, 07:08:25 AM »
Ok guys, gotta brag a little bit here.  One of my Dad's very best friends killed a very nice Sheep in Montana this past weekend.  The rut has been coming on and the Sheep are starting to yard up.  Ron (now known as sheep killer) finally drew a Montana bighorn tag this year, he found out about it probably 10 days after his 82nd birthday!  I was wanted to go help him look for sheep here in 2 weeks, but I guess he got it done all on his own!  This guy has been a great friend to my Dad and they pal around quite a bit back home and I have been snowmobiling with this guy for years now.  He is amazingly young for his age and he still rides a Polaris 700RMK with a 155" track like he's 30 years old.  Anyway, here's some pics of his beautiful Montana ram, I couldn't think of a guy who deserves it more!   
Logged
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
If I ageed with you, then we'd both be wrong.
You are never to old to learn something stupid.

Offline Skyvalhunter

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2007
  • Posts: 16005
  • Location: Sky valley/Methow
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2008, 07:16:24 AM »
Tell him Congrats, Gold!! Nice looking ram, I will keep trying to draw one of those Montana tags.
Logged
The only man who never makes a mistake, is the man who never does anything!!
The further one goes into the wilderness, the greater the attraction of its lonely freedom.

Offline nw_bowhunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 1608
  • Location: Renton, WA
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2008, 07:17:15 AM »
Right on! Prety damm cool, I hope that I'm able to hunt like that at that age. Congrats. Great looking ram
Logged

Offline Slider

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 2585
    • www.albinovest.com
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2008, 07:20:23 AM »
That's Awesome!!! Beautiful Ram!!! That's probably how old I'll be when I draw a tag too!!!  :chuckle:
Logged

Offline Gobble

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 2542
  • Location: Yelm, Wa
  • Wack'em and Stack'em
    • Dave Harder
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2008, 07:28:23 AM »
Sweet, Great animal  ;)
Logged

Offline bow4elk

  • Pacific Northwest Bowhunting
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 3412
  • Location: Olympia, WA
  • Contact me at: tom@pnwbowhunting.com
    • https://www.facebook.com/pacific.northwest.bowhunting/
    • Pacific Northwest Bowhunting
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2008, 07:48:49 AM »
After 82 years, I suppose he deserved a ram in a flat grassy meadow.  (?)  what are the odds of that?
Logged
Official Measurer: Pope and Young Club, NW Big Game Inc., National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Oregon Shed Hunters
First Hunt Foundation mentor
Washington State R3 Coordinator

Pacific Northwest Bowhunting http://www.pnwbowhunting.com

Offline GoldTip

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 4588
  • Location: Spokane, WA
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2008, 07:53:49 AM »
bow4elk, the odds are pretty damn good of killing on in a flat grassy meadow right at this time as they come into rut, at least in the Thompson Falls area.  This guy deserves a sheep probably more than I ever will.  Just a truly great guy!
Logged
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
If I ageed with you, then we'd both be wrong.
You are never to old to learn something stupid.

Offline bow4elk

  • Pacific Northwest Bowhunting
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 3412
  • Location: Olympia, WA
  • Contact me at: tom@pnwbowhunting.com
    • https://www.facebook.com/pacific.northwest.bowhunting/
    • Pacific Northwest Bowhunting
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2008, 07:56:27 AM »
Yeah, I'm not familiar with that area at all.  I've filmed a lot of sheep (years ago) and I always had to go into "goat mode" just to get to them, even during the rut.  That's pretty inspiring to see an 82 year old man still after it - and SUCCESSFUL!  Pass on a sincere Congrats!
Logged
Official Measurer: Pope and Young Club, NW Big Game Inc., National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Oregon Shed Hunters
First Hunt Foundation mentor
Washington State R3 Coordinator

Pacific Northwest Bowhunting http://www.pnwbowhunting.com

Offline bowsandhose

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 1975
  • Location: Snohomish
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2008, 07:58:09 AM »
 :drool: what a sheep. congrats to him. i just hope i draw before i am 82  :chuckle:
Logged
Any animal with a bow is a trophy.               IAFF
Save a 1000 elk kill a wolf.

Offline huntnphool

  • Chance favors the prepared mind!
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+15)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 32890
  • Location: Pacific NorthWest
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2008, 09:24:21 AM »
Outstanding!!!  Congrats to your buddy.
Logged
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

Offline popeshawnpaul

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 3583
  • Location: Bellevue, WA
    • http://www.facebook.com/smccully
    • Nature Photography
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2008, 09:27:09 AM »
Great sheep.  I figure that's how old I'll be when I finally draw my WA sheep tag.  One of you guys are going to have to carry me up the mountain. 
Logged

Offline EastWaViking

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 1917
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2008, 09:28:16 AM »
Very cool!

Looks like he still has plenty of good hunting years ahead of him!
Logged

Offline MichaelJ

  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 3075
  • Location: Washington/Idaho
    • www.facebook.com/hellscanyonarmory
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2008, 04:33:16 PM »
That is one GORGEOUS ram in every ASPECT!  Not only his horns but his cape and neck/shoulders/face are pretty awesome!!!

Michael
Logged
Hells Canyon Armory Custom Rifles
https://www.facebook.com/HellsCanyonArmory/
HCARifles@gmail.com

Offline MuleySniper

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2007
  • Posts: 4622
  • Location: WA
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2008, 04:36:24 PM »
 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Logged
"Gun control is for wimps and commies. Listen, let's get one thing straight. Guns don't kill people. I do. "
Earl Ramsey

Offline cohoho

  • Trade Count: (+9)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2007
  • Posts: 4202
  • Location: Black Diamond
  • Sturgeon Time Yet????
Re: Montana Sheep Down!
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2008, 05:26:07 PM »
Very nice.  Whata great story also.  I hope one day to get my Dad back into hunting and get him something like that. 
Logged
Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Up
« previous next »
 


* Advertisement

Quick Links

* Recent Topics

Missoula Fishing by borntoslay
[Today at 02:26:36 PM]
Guessing there will be a drop in whitatail archers by borntoslay
[Today at 02:17:14 PM]
Idaho General Season Going to Draw for Nonresidents by TeacherMan
[Today at 01:49:52 PM]
Iceberg shrimp closed by metlhead
[Today at 01:20:39 PM]
Commercial crab pots going in today. by Stein
[Today at 12:21:11 PM]
Rotator Cuff repair X 2 advice needed by trophyhunt
[Today at 06:02:48 AM]
Fawn dropped by Bearhunter308
[Yesterday at 10:46:04 PM]
Best gear shop? by highside74
[Yesterday at 10:03:17 PM]
New fisher looking to catch some pinks this year by actionshooter
[Yesterday at 09:16:44 PM]
Looking for grouse hunting or pheasant hunting friend by raydog
[Yesterday at 09:11:26 PM]
Looking for English Pointer pup (Elhew and/or Guard Rail lines) by Tafinder
[Yesterday at 08:17:05 PM]
free fishing weekend but not all is included! PSA by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 07:24:55 PM]
Jetty Fishing by jackelope
[Yesterday at 06:10:56 PM]
where is everyone? by dagon
[Yesterday at 01:23:20 PM]
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal