California Bighorn State Record for WA?

[300ShortMag]

Does anyone have information or a link to the state record entries for California Bighorn sheep?  I'm looking for information that'll tell me what the minimum score is for the yearly book as well as a breakdown of the top 10 Cali's in WA.

Thanks in advance.

[jackelope]

there's a post on a different thread saying the record is 164 and change

[pat2bear]

Closest I have found is this. Minimum scores, 150 rifle, 140 archery, 136 muzzle.
http://www.nwbiggame.com/

[300ShortMag]

Thanks, guys.  Hunted with a couple of lucky dogs yesterday in the Clemans unit and we knocked down a monster.  Green scored him and it looks like he'll go over 165.  Won't know for sure until it's official.

I know, I know.....pics.  This wasn't my hunt and won't post pics unless I get approval from the hunter. 

Stay tuned.

[jackelope]

it wasn't coachcw was it?

[popeshawnpaul]

No.  Coach is hunting right now.

[M_ray]

it wasn't coachcw was it?

Sources tell me coach passed yesterday so it wasn't him.

[Ridgerunner]

state record for rifle is 182 I believe. 

We want to see some pics though.  Get permission, quickly.

[popeshawnpaul]

I'm pretty sure I have pics of it...   

[Elkstuffer]

Coach left me a message last night. He's going ram crazy he said. Seeing lots of sheep. He's coming over tonight to look at a couple rams that I have in the shop.

[pat2bear]

You gonna show him my baby ram huh?  No, I'm stoked about mine. The only thing I regret is not using my front stuffer. 60 yard shot. 

[carpsniperg2]

man i am going crazy and i don't have a tag i want some pictures or i might start crying

[huntnphool]

 1) - 182 6/8
 2) - 181 0/8
 3) - 177 6/8
 4) - 177 5/8
 5) - 175 4/8
 6) - 174 7/8
 7) - 173 3/8
  - 173 2/8
 9) - 167 6/8
10) - 166 5/8

If its the one Pope is thinking of it should move into the top 9.

[300ShortMag]

Thanks for the Top 10 breakdown.  They were getting him plugged today and in to the freezer asap.  I guess we'll see. 

Sorry about the lack of pics, guys--I know it's part of the Ten Commandments around here.

[popeshawnpaul]

Are those gross or net records?  That ram probably won't net well. 

[huntnphool]

It doesn't give net or gross it only has the measurements and Final Score.

Interesting that the #1 only has a spread credit of 20 7/8, almost 4" shorter than #2 and 5" shorter than #3

[Elkstuffer]

It doesn't give net or gross it only has the measurements and Final Score.

Interesting that the #1 only has a spread credit of 20 7/8, almost 4" shorter than #2 and 5" shorter than #3

I don't know why they even list spread on sheep since it doesn't count in the final score

[pat2bear]

Are those gross or net records?  That ram probably won't net well. 

Pretty sure those are net scores pope. Looks like they're using B&C score sheets with the deductions. I could be wrong though.

[popeshawnpaul]

Net is bs with sheep.  I like the spread measurement because it helps to visualizE the ram and guess mass.

[andrew_12gauge]

not sure if my dads ram will be entered or not, he was going to enter it but because he had had it in the freezer had to wait, now im not sure if he will but if he does it will be #8 or 9 not sure

[Dry creek]

tucannon sheep do not count they are cross breads with rocky mountain

[popeshawnpaul]

tucannon sheep do not count they are cross breads with rocky mountain

Yeah, supposedly they won't go over the ridge top and mingle with other herds...lol.  They are trying to work out the cali influence in that herd but I'm not sure how that's coming.

[ramslam]

Most sheep have little difference between gross and net score compared to other species since only the differences in circumferences (and not lengths) are deductions. 

If all goes as planned a Rocky transplant will occur in the Tucannon later this winter.

[GurrCentral]

I know this is a very old thread, but here is some info... there are now a few to add from the last few years, and even a couple from earlier than 2009.

http://www.nwbiggame.com/top_10.cfm

If you enter Washington and California Bighorn sheep you will see the top ten.

1) - 182 6/8
 2) - 181 0/8
 3) - 177 6/8
 4) - 177 5/8
 5) - 175 4/8
 6) - 174 7/8
 7) - 173 3/8
  - 173 2/8
 9) - 167 6/8
10) - 166 5/8




If its the one Pope is thinking of it should move into the top 9.

[huntnphool]

I think it will change again this year.

[GurrCentral]

And probly most years to come!

[whuppinstick]

I think it will change again this year.

Mine's not listed in there - how do I get it listed? I think it would be #6.

[jackelope]

I think it will change again this year.

Mine's not listed in there - how do I get it listed? I think it would be #6.

Have it officially scored at one of the Sportsmens shows or by an official measurer. I think Bow4Elk Tom Ryle is/was a measurer, then I think you pay the $20 and have it entered?
Something along those lines.

[huntnphool]

I think it will change again this year.

Mine's not listed in there - how do I get it listed? I think it would be #6.

Have it officially scored at one of the Sportsmens shows or by an official measurer. I think Bow4Elk Tom Ryle is/was a measurer, then I think you pay the $20 and have it entered?
Something along those lines.

I dont see Clintworth in there either.

[Ridgerunner]

My ram should be in there, I paid the $20!  I believe when I killed him he was around 6, but I'd be lucky to be in the top ten now, lol.

[dingle]

The one thing that will always be cool about yours, Brian is it is the first Ram taken on the butte. Going along on mine stands out with Me, Have a great day.

[h2ofowlr]

I think it will change again this year.

I see Casey Brooks on this list.  I think he had a whole slug of Boone & Crocket and Pope & Young awards under his belt. 

[muleracks]

Aaron Roth's CA bighorn from the Swakane unit (Chelan County) rifle 2010 was reportedly a World Record. Seems like his ram would be the State Record as well.  The ram taken this year from the Swakane is nearly as big.  Here are photos of Aaron's ram.

[muleracks]

Another Aaron Roth (World Record) ram photo.

[huntnphool]

Aaron Roth's CA bighorn from the Swakane unit (Chelan County) rifle 2010 was reportedly a World Record. Seems like his ram would be the State Record as well.  The ram taken this year from the Swakane is nearly as big.

What is your definition of "nearly"?

[elk247]

Who did the pedistal mount on aarons ram?

[Eli346]

 Those records posted are from the Northwest Big Game Record Book that is at the Puyallup Sportsmen's Show every winter. If it's not measured and recorded there it won't be in their book. I'm sure there are bigger and better out there than what's listed in their books but that's what they go by. It's a lot easier and cheaper to get it in the NW book than the Boone and Crockett. I put my bear in there but I don't think I'll put it in B&C just because of all the hoops you have to jump through and the extra money. By the way, I think the NW Big Game Book is represented at most of the sportsmen shows around the NW. I think they cover CA, Ore, Id, and WA.

[boneaddict]

I think Aarons record will hold in Washington forever.  Unless for some reason they close a unit down again for several years.   Every ram that is even potentially as big is accounted for and tagged in short order.

[bearpaw]

awesome ram 

[huntnphool]

  It's a lot easier and cheaper to get it in the NW book than the Boone and Crockett.

B&C and P&Y do not recognize Cali Sheep as a seperate species is why, only SCI and individual states do.

[Falcon]

I think Aarons record will hold in Washington forever.  Unless for some reason they close a unit down again for several years.   Every ram that is even potentially as big is accounted for and tagged in short order.

I agree.

I doubt that record will ever be broken in Wa.

[Biggerhammer]

I think Aarons record will hold in Washington forever.  Unless for some reason they close a unit down again for several years.   Every ram that is even potentially as big is accounted for and tagged in short order.

You know it... It's going to sit at the top of the pile for a looooong time.