MY OH MY!

[shortnround]

That's awesome! Ok, now I hate you. Just kidding. Being able to share one of your sheep hunts with family had to be a pretty cool experience. That's about as good as it gets. Thanks for sharing Bryan! Again, good luck!

[JoeE]

Any updates on how scouting is going in Nevada?

[Ridgerunner]

Hope to see some success pics soon of a big ol Desert Ram!

[elkhuntindad]

Truly amazing.  Im still waitin on my 1st draw but can't wait!!  Great Job and Good Luck!

[JoeE]

How did the 2nd Washington ram come? By a raffle?

[Hornseeker]

Holy Sheep Junkies!! Very impressive!

[jmx369]

Congrats! Good luck and I can't wait to see the results and pics of the grand slam.

[Huntboy]

Great pic's, thanks for sharing.

[starbailey]

The time is almost here! I've been chomping at the bit to get down to NV and start my hunt to finnish my Grand Slam! I'll finnish packing tomarrow and leave early saturday morn. The season opened on the 20th and I have to say it's the first sheep tag I've had and havent been hunting opening season. It's a weird feeling but I  know it was the best choice as I should have the unit to my self and I'll still have 24 days to find and kill a ram. If I cant get it done in that many days then I dont deserve a ram!
I'm starting to feel the preasure. 
Bryan

[Wazukie]

I spent 3 years living and playing in unit 173.  Lots of sheep in the canyons there.  I would see them all year round.  A friend just shot his on the 21st.  If you want to know about the area, let me know.

[Ranger91298]

Luck has definitely been on your side with the sheep...Good Luck in Nevada!!! Update us when you get a chance....

[JoeE]

Good luck completing your slam. I've been following this thread. Can't wait to hear about a nice desert sheep down.

[Elkstuffer]

Anyone hear from Bryan yet?

[starbailey]

I am very happy to say, Grand Slam Ram down!! My hunting buddy, Andy and I got back home Monday morning from our awesome adventure. As most of you know I'm on the board of the WA Wild Sheep Foundation and I will be writing a story for our next news letter about my hunt. I dont want to ruin the story for the members but I think it wouldnt be fair not to tell some of the story.
 We were in NV for a total of 9 days with me killing my desert ram on the 8th day of the hunt. Andy and I were closing distance on a different ram when Andy saw 15 other sheep moving up a different draw. One look and we both new the big ram in the group was THE ram I came to Nevada to kill. They had us pinned down with no chance at a stalk so we had to wait till dark before we could back out to the truck.
 We returned to the area the next morning well before light to make sure we didnt spook the sheep. After waiting two hours in the dark befor I picked up the group not far from where we left them the night before. We spent the next hour discussing stalking options and for the wind to make up its mind. The sheep were in a difficult spot to get close to and we didnt want to screw it up!
 It was time to go. We chose a route that we thought would put us within shooting range but when we got to the spot we found we were still way to far away for my shooting ability. We backed out and crawled into a draw separating us from them cutting considerable distance. Once we climbed out into some bluffs above where we last seen the ram we knew it was only a matter of time before he showed. We could see most of the other sheep were up and feeding but we still couldnt see our target ram. One small ram was just in view below us and he kept looking back. I told Andy I was positive our ram had to just be out of sight below a small rise seperating us from the other sheep. One hour later the small ram went out of site below and moments later my ram stepped into view. I had to reposition quickly because I relized my bullet would hit some rocks just in front of me. One zap from the rang finder confirmed his distance and all I had to do is let him turn broadside. I settled my 300 yard crosshair low on his chest and skueezed the trigger promply shooting over his back!!! Andy confirmed which one he was, very quickly I might add, and my next shot ended my quest to compleet the GRAND SLAM of North Americam Wild Sheep.
 I was feeling a lot of emotion at this time but I'm not a jump up and down screaming kinda guy so Andy and I just hung out on the bluff talking. I think I just wanted the moment to last as long as it could.
 I'll let you decide what you think of my ram from the pictures. (once I get some off my camera)
 I was asked a few days later "now what?" My answer to him was,  "I never started hunting the wild sheep to compleet a checklist or slam. I started by drawing a tag but then that one tag turned into a passion. Both for hunting the wild sheep and for the conservation of our sheep. This accomplishment is just one of the bennifits from that passion I have been able to enjoy. I'll always be applying for and planning my next sheep hunt."
 
I need to first thank my wife for encouraging me to chase my dreams and for understanding the passion I have for the wild sheep. And next I am really, really thankful to my friend Andy for being there on this and other hunts for me. I always know I can count on him in good times and bad. It ment a lot to me to have you there with me when I killed this ram!

Bryan

[jager]

Can't wait to see the pics! Congrats!