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Title: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: 92xj on February 28, 2015, 08:43:26 PM
Rocky is my number one choice of any animal in the world. Love them.
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: vandeman17 on February 28, 2015, 08:46:53 PM
Rocky for sure. They just look more majestic and pure muscle
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: longwalker 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
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: 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 :dunno:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: blacktailer on February 28, 2015, 09:39:58 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 :dunno:

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...
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: wheels on February 28, 2015, 10:00:03 PM
i go rocky
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: steen on February 28, 2015, 10:16:14 PM
Stone sheep is my favorite then I'd say the Rocky.
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Ridgerunner 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. 
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: 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  :yike:

Shoulda taken a few phone pics  :sry:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: PolarBear on February 28, 2015, 11:31:13 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 :dunno:
:yeah:
I would prefer a stone or dall but any would be fine!
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: RadSav on February 28, 2015, 11:33:33 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  :yike:

Used to be a couple monster rams at the Phoenix zoo. ;)  Last time I was there was 1984...so :dunno:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Bean Counter 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.  :chuckle: Lions killed a dozen or more of the sheep  :bash:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Houndhunter on March 01, 2015, 05:45:13 AM
Marco polo for me
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: _TONY_ on March 01, 2015, 10:04:54 PM
Stone sheep for sure!
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Spawnstar on March 02, 2015, 08:04:59 AM
Stone sheep is my favorite then I'd say the Rocky.
Stone sheep look the coolest, rocky, desert, then dall
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: PolarBear on March 02, 2015, 08:37:28 AM
Marco polo for me
Being that you are now living in Montana, we know what kind of sheep you REALLY like!  :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv103%2FPolrbear%2Fth-2_zpsdym1kbjm.jpeg&hash=13ccb8e7bf0131d6c4ba287db473925e4cda9d3c)
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Falcon on March 04, 2015, 08:00:13 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep :drool:

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.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Firedogg on March 04, 2015, 08:03:51 PM
Not picky, would love to hunt any variety of sheep... Except barn yard sheep.
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: trophyhunt on March 04, 2015, 08:04:40 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep :drool:

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.  :chuckle:
I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: coachcw on March 04, 2015, 08:16:06 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep :drool:

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.  :chuckle:
I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
I have two desert but  three would be a charm  ;)
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: trophyhunt on March 04, 2015, 08:20:02 PM
Any sheep is a good sheep :drool:

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.  :chuckle:
I will let you know my first choice after Saturday night around 9pm!!! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
I have two desert but  three would be a charm  ;)
:yike:Wow, are you going Saturday?
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: coachcw on March 04, 2015, 08:20:58 PM
Żes sir
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: starbailey 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.
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: coachcw on March 05, 2015, 09:02:10 AM
well your gonna see an old one  on Sat.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: starbailey 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!
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: trophyhunt 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.
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Falcon on March 05, 2015, 08:38:19 PM
well your gonna see an old one  on Sat.  :chuckle:

Coach,
Looking forward to seeing your ram sat at the event.
I would like to meet you.
I'll buy you a cold one!
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: coachcw on March 05, 2015, 09:05:49 PM
Sounds good old limp is gonna win me a wsm. ! Lol
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: C-Money on March 10, 2015, 06:44:28 AM
A Rocky Mountain would be a dream come true!
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: RadSav on March 10, 2015, 06:49:47 AM
So did any H-W members come out victorious at the banquet?
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: coachcw on March 11, 2015, 05:20:17 PM
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...
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: Whitpirate on March 11, 2015, 09:14:28 PM
That lucky kid is still floating about.....
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: gunnarnewt 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!  :twocents:
Title: Re: Rocky Mt or Desert Bighorn?
Post by: GurrCentral 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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