Which sheep unit?

[NOCK NOCK]

So with max points, figure I'm guaranteed to draw a permit this year..........

Anyhoo, My 1st 3 picks are units that I know well and live by, but never know what to do for the 4th pick.
I'm not getting any younger and have bad knees, I can still hike pretty good, but I'm not a mountain goat anymore    Also not looking to kill the biggest/badest ram, just an decent mature one.

Of the 3 Yakima area units, Cleman, Selah, and Umtanum....(I know nothing about them)

1. Which one has the most difficult hunting terrain? (access & steepness)
2. Which one is the least difficult?

Posts or PM's are both welcomed
Thanks all. NOCK

[Naches Sportsman]

If you put in for clemans and draw, you can leave your rig at the bottom and I will drive you to the top .

It really depends where the sheep are at the day (s) you are hunting for clemans.

[NOCK NOCK]

So is it pretty rugged terrain?

[bobcat]

Of those three I'd say they're all about the same as far as terrain and difficulty to hunt. Of course I've only hunted sheep in Cleman but I know a little about the other two. Umtanum can require you to cross the river in a raft or small boat. Or you can come in from the other side by driving in but I believe in that case you will need to hike further. I believe Selah could possibly be the most difficult simply because private property makes access more difficult, unless you pay the landowner.

[NOCK NOCK]

Thanks Bobcat 

[Ridgerunner]

I agree, the terrian is very similar in all of those units, close your eyes, pick one and put in.


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[EyeTooth]

Hi bobcat, Do you happen to know what the landowners charge for crossing their properties in the Selah?

[bobcat]

No, I don't. At one time I was told but I can't remember. But it was quite high. I'm thinking well over $1000. But I'm sure someone on here will know the answer to that.

[EyeTooth]

Yipes! Thanks bobcat.

[180-GRAIN]

No, I don't. At one time I was told but I can't remember. But it was quite high. I'm thinking well over $1000. But I'm sure someone on here will know the answer to that.

My dad drew selah in 2009 and paid the guy $500. I have also heard it has jumped way up since then.

[adamR]

I'd do clemans with bad knees... Clemons is great because you can have an awesome hardcore sheep hunt in some ridiculous terrain or you can shoot one from the highway.  I drive by the Clemons sheep every day heading towards town... I promise you, if you are a decent shot, with that long season you would not go without a ram if drawn, even with bad knees.

[NOCK NOCK]

Clemans it was.   Not sure why I cared...........gonna get drawn for Swakane this year!  

[Killmore]

Your dreamin!!! You cant draw a moose tag last year and expect a sheep tag this !!LOL

[180-GRAIN]

Clemans it was.   Not sure why I cared...........gonna get drawn for Swakane this year!  

Me to!

[NOCK NOCK]

Your dreamin!!! You cant draw a moose tag last year and expect a sheep tag this !!LOL

Sure I can, the moose was 2 years ago.