Post by: Ridge_Runner on July 03, 2016, 04:51:25 PM
So far in one quick trip I stumbled into this guy. I'd guess him around 165.
I'll be documenting the whole experience from the scouting through the hunt with video and photos. I'll be posting what happens!
Thanks ahead of time.
Post by: Falcon on July 03, 2016, 05:23:05 PM
But you gotta be pumped to have a sheep tag in hand. That is a nice
Heavy ram. Look forward to your story and pics. Have a great hunt👊🐑👊
Post by: JoeE on July 03, 2016, 05:29:32 PM
Post by: Craig on July 03, 2016, 06:54:18 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 03, 2016, 07:40:50 PM
I think the biggest rams in Manson live further uplake, and are difficult to find, and difficult to access. They are more likely to die naturally than wear a hunter's tag.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 03, 2016, 08:22:37 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2016, 09:15:06 PM
Congrats on the tag and welcome to the site. :tup:
Post by: Ridge_Runner on July 04, 2016, 11:33:57 AM
And thanks DOUBLELUNG. I've also heard there are rams in the Manson unit that will push 180. It sounds like there are a few single track motorbike trails that can get you further up the lake from Mitchell Creek. The Manson tag opens November 7th so I'll be spending a good part of October trying to nail down two or three larger rams. Hoping for 175-180.
Post by: Falcon on July 04, 2016, 04:10:32 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 04, 2016, 04:33:33 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 04, 2016, 06:21:53 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 04, 2016, 06:53:40 PM
Touch bases with Grade Creek
Dito, his dad was a great help last year for us. :tup:
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 04, 2016, 11:07:21 PM
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Post by: grade-creek-rd on July 05, 2016, 10:07:28 AM
There are no single track motorcycle trails in the entire area where the sheep are, which is basically below Grade Creek Rd and the lake from Mitchell Cr to Safety Harbor Cr...Volson will probably tell you to call my Dad about the hunt...he's helped 4 or 5 of the sheep hunters in the past, I think the biggest was like 174" a few years ago (no, the guy isn't on this site before anyone ask, either is my Dad...he can barely figure out FB!)
The only way to hunt this hunt is via boat on the lakeshore and there are several private docks and private lands along the lake, but luckily most of the private lands don't go very far up the hillside...just letting you know you can't just pull up to any dock (and even some shoreline) and park your boat and hike up, but there is plenty of public access. A 180" ram would be a reach but they are in there...the year the guy got the 174" ram another guy got one rumored to be 176"...but he was guided by Mt. Dew GS back when they had a permit to do so (I don't even know if they exist anymore). I also have info for you on a boat service that has a special permit to drop off and pick up people on the lake (if a person is a commercial operation then they have to have a special use permit from the FS...private parties don't need it though)...this guy is on the lake every day and knows where all of the sheep are. If you need a place to hang or store your sheep, my Dad has helped the past couple of years with this as he has a fridge and a carport...I think he even helped Lokidog last year and he helped the 12 year old kid the year before last...google it, there is a blog about it at Northwest Sportsman Magazine's web site...I know the author or the blog...:)
Grade
Post by: lokidog on July 07, 2016, 11:33:54 PM
Here is my thread from last year, hope it might help, http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178074.0.html
Mine was 160 5/8 with a muzzleloader. I think we saw one bigger than mine scouting, but the Bio said the "big" rams had moved out of Manson last year.
Be sure to bring a fishing rod if you are scouting by boat, lots of trout along the shoreline hitting spoons and spinners.
Grade Creek's dad was awesome!
Post by: Eli346 on July 08, 2016, 08:35:19 AM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on July 12, 2016, 08:24:23 AM
Grade
Post by: Ridge_Runner on July 16, 2016, 04:40:59 PM
Thanks guys for the compliments!...and sorry to jack your thread jlweber ('m guessing you changed your moniker from Ridge_Runner who started this thread?)...and I will pm you soon, as I just got back from Manson from this past weekend. Everything is looking good over there, as it rained a little and all the hills are still green. Hopefully no fires and the sheep will be nice and fat for ya!
Grade
Thanks Grade. Looking forward to your PM. Sounds like you guys know the area better than anyone. Jlweber is a profile of my son. He must have been logged in on this computer because somehow I got in under his profile and commented as him without noticing.
Post by: grade-creek-rd on July 19, 2016, 08:11:30 AM
check your PM's...I just sent ya one!
Grade