Author Topic: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn? (Read 10821 times)

Pete112288 · « **on:** February 28, 2015, 08:39:26 PM »

I have always been curious on what everyone's opinions are on this. I personally would pick Rocky Mt just because I like their looks better for some reason. What do you say? Or would you even care which?

92xj · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:43:26 PM »

Rocky is my number one choice of any animal in the world. Love them.

vandeman17 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:46:53 PM »

Rocky for sure. They just look more majestic and pure muscle

longwalker · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:59:25 PM »

The two sheep shown are not the same class animal. Take a look at some of the giant dessert rams out there and it's a tougher choice. That being said....dall

RadSav · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:32:13 PM »

Desert is a much harder tag and hunting opportunity. So if I was allowed to pick one guaranteed it would have to be Desert. If I had to pick a favorite that would be difficult. Probably would be Rocky Mtn. Though I'd rather tag a big Stone than either of those two. Had to cancel my Stone trip for this year due to all the broadhead supply chain poop. Not sure when I will have another chance. But, maybe one of these days

blacktailer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:39:58 PM »

Quote from: RadSav on February 28, 2015, 09:32:13 PM

Desert is a much harder tag and hunting opportunity. So if I was allowed to pick one guaranteed it would have to be Desert. If I had to pick a favorite that would be difficult. Probably would be Rocky Mtn. Though I'd rather tag a big Stone than either of those two. Had to cancel my Stone trip for this year due to all the broadhead supply chain poop. Not sure when I will have another chance. But, maybe one of these days

I'm with you RadSav. A good stone sheep hunt would be top pick over pretty much anything else. Throw a Mt.Caribou, Moose and Goat in for good measure. Oh yeah, a Grizz too. Thats's a bummer you had to miss out on your hunt...

wheels · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:00:03 PM »

i go rocky

steen · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:16:14 PM »

Stone sheep is my favorite then I'd say the Rocky.

Ridgerunner · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:37:20 PM »

Rocky, however if you put up a real mature old desert ram, that is one cool critter to have lived a long life in an environment that they do.

Bean Counter · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:28:14 PM »

^ this. most of the photos of desert bighorn I've seen are youngins. That led me to believe they don't get big. There are two huge toads at the taxidermist where I had my elk done and all I can say is

Shoulda taken a few phone pics

PolarBear · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:31:13 PM »

Quote from: RadSav on February 28, 2015, 09:32:13 PM

Desert is a much harder tag and hunting opportunity. So if I was allowed to pick one guaranteed it would have to be Desert. If I had to pick a favorite that would be difficult. Probably would be Rocky Mtn. Though I'd rather tag a big Stone than either of those two. Had to cancel my Stone trip for this year due to all the broadhead supply chain poop. Not sure when I will have another chance. But, maybe one of these days

I would prefer a stone or dall but any would be fine!

RadSav · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:33:33 PM »

Quote from: Bean Counter on February 28, 2015, 11:28:14 PM

^ this. most of the photos of desert bighorn I've seen are youngins. That led me to believe they don't get big. There are two huge toads at the taxidermist where I had my elk done and all I can say is

Used to be a couple monster rams at the Phoenix zoo.

Last time I was there was 1984...so

Bean Counter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2015, 02:48:07 AM »

They translocated some to the Santa Catalina's, Rad. They've made two transplants of 30 from the Yuma area IIRC. You shoulda seen the Pinkotards go bat-crap when game and fish had to sharpshoot several mountain lions.

Lions killed a dozen or more of the sheep

Houndhunter · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2015, 05:45:13 AM »

Marco polo for me

_TONY_ · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:04:54 PM »

Stone sheep for sure!

Spawnstar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:04:59 AM »

Quote from: steen on February 28, 2015, 10:16:14 PM

Stone sheep is my favorite then I'd say the Rocky.

Stone sheep look the coolest, rocky, desert, then dall

PolarBear · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:37:28 AM »

Quote from: Houndhunter on March 01, 2015, 05:45:13 AM

Marco polo for me

Being that you are now living in Montana, we know what kind of sheep you REALLY like!

Falcon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:00:13 PM »

Any sheep is a good sheep

My first choice would be a stone. Almost impossible to draw and really expensive to hunt.
I love my dall and hope to go on another sheep hunt before I start using a cane.

Firedogg · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:03:51 PM »

Not picky, would love to hunt any variety of sheep... Except barn yard sheep.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Falcon on March 04, 2015, 08:00:13 PM

Any sheep is a good sheep

My first choice would be a stone. Almost impossible to draw and really expensive to hunt.
I love my dall and hope to go on another sheep hunt before I start using a cane.

I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!!

coachcw · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:16:06 PM »

Quote from: trophyhunt on March 04, 2015, 08:04:40 PM

Quote from: Falcon on March 04, 2015, 08:00:13 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep

My first choice would be a stone. Almost impossible to draw and really expensive to hunt.
I love my dall and hope to go on another sheep hunt before I start using a cane.
I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!!

I have two desert but three would be a charm

trophyhunt · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:20:02 PM »

Quote from: coachcw on March 04, 2015, 08:16:06 PM

Quote from: trophyhunt on March 04, 2015, 08:04:40 PM
Quote from: Falcon on March 04, 2015, 08:00:13 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep

My first choice would be a stone. Almost impossible to draw and really expensive to hunt.
I love my dall and hope to go on another sheep hunt before I start using a cane.
I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!!
I have two desert but three would be a charm

:yike:Wow, are you going Saturday?

coachcw · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:20:58 PM »

Ýes sir

starbailey · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2015, 08:46:59 AM »

I have to say my favorite looking NA sheep would be a Stone. You cant find a better hunting adventure than a true BC stone sheep backpack trip! IMO.
I've had the chance to be on several rocky and desert sheep hunts and for me the desert sheep hunts are more of a challenge in some real cool and different environments. I think an old ram is a great trophy no mater what variety or score.

coachcw · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:02:10 AM »

well your gonna see an old one on Sat.

starbailey · « **Reply #25 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:13:06 PM »

I'm looking forward to see all different varieties of Rams Saturday! Winning a desert sheep hunt will just be icing on the cake!

trophyhunt · « **Reply #26 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:45:28 PM »

For the guys/gals who won't be at the banquet on Sat, can you guys post some pic's of your different sheep? I would love to see them myself, thanks.

Falcon · « **Reply #27 on:** March 05, 2015, 08:38:19 PM »

Quote from: coachcw on March 05, 2015, 09:02:10 AM

well your gonna see an old one on Sat.

Coach,
Looking forward to seeing your ram sat at the event.
I would like to meet you.
I'll buy you a cold one!

coachcw · « **Reply #28 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:05:49 PM »

Sounds good old limp is gonna win me a wsm. ! Lol

C-Money · « **Reply #29 on:** March 10, 2015, 06:44:28 AM »

A Rocky Mountain would be a dream come true!

RadSav · « **Reply #30 on:** March 10, 2015, 06:49:47 AM »

So did any H-W members come out victorious at the banquet?

coachcw · « **Reply #31 on:** March 11, 2015, 05:20:17 PM »

Quote from: RadSav on March 10, 2015, 06:49:47 AM

So did any H-W members come out victorious at the banquet?

I ended up with a great deal on a youth bull elk hunt , I guess the one kid in the right age bracket that I know is pretty lucky ! they had a fire ring earn 20 k and the moose tag was a steal for 28k...

Whitpirate · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:14:28 PM »

That lucky kid is still floating about.....

gunnarnewt · « **Reply #33 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:30:22 PM »

I would take any tag! Lol, but if I had my choice, I would love to hunt Stone Sheep. To me, they are the prettiest of the bunch!

GurrCentral · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:39:56 AM »

A desert in Nevada or Old Mexico would be a dream come true!

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