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Title: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Hairhunter on June 28, 2018, 08:26:24 PM
Would any of you Guys that know gmu346 and gmu south of wenas crk. give me your opinion of how hard it is to find a Ewe sheep.I drew the tag,but have a Quality Bull tag that has my priority.There are quite a few ewe tags this year and I do not know if I should buy the $330 tag or not.
 Thanks,
 Dave
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: bobcat on June 28, 2018, 08:33:02 PM
You won't have a problem finding them. Your hunt will be over in one day. Still not sure I'd spend the $330, though.   :o
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Hairhunter on June 28, 2018, 08:37:34 PM
 Not a whole lot of meat on those Ewes for sure,maybe the same as a small spike buck.
 
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: bobcat on June 28, 2018, 08:40:49 PM
Might be a fun experience though, and possibly your only chance to ever hunt bighorn sheep.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 28, 2018, 08:46:16 PM
Could be done in half a day and why not?
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Timberstalker on June 28, 2018, 08:48:25 PM
I’d love to have the opportunity. I hope you figure out what to do.
Good luck.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: buglebuster on June 28, 2018, 09:01:51 PM
You could probably just drive through in the morning and get one out of the window in about 5 minutes  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Hairhunter on June 28, 2018, 10:22:08 PM
Like Bobcat said,this will be the only Bighorn hunting I will ever get to do,so I better borrow $330 and get ready to get after them.
 
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: cem3434 on June 29, 2018, 12:26:55 AM
What tag (dates] do you have?
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Hairhunter on June 29, 2018, 01:09:40 AM
 The early, Oct. Rifle tag.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: cem3434 on June 29, 2018, 07:08:42 AM
Should be easy as the others have said. I drew the November tag and briefly wrestled with the same idea of not waisting the time or money on it. I came to the same realization that Bobcat stated knowing this will probably be the only sheep hunt that I get in my life. Good luck and hopefully you make the most out of the opportunity.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: jackelope on June 29, 2018, 07:10:39 AM
You won't have a problem finding them. Your hunt will be over in one day. Still not sure I'd spend the $330, though.   :o

Don't want to be "that guy" and maybe I'm stating the obvious, but this is why I just don't apply for those tags. I don't want to shoot a ewe sheep bad enough to spend $330 on it. If you're in the same boat as me, I'd suggest not applying. There are plenty of people who do want that opportunity.

(And just to be clear, I don't specifically mean Bobcat. I just mean in general)
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: bobcat on June 29, 2018, 08:38:03 AM
I applied for ewe sheep this year for the first time ever, but I applied as a partner with my 12 year old daughter, to try to give her a better chance of drawing the tag. She didn't have any points but with my points we were in the draw with eight. The cost for a kid to purchase the tag is only $125. I think they should all go to kids.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: jackelope on June 29, 2018, 09:16:44 AM
I applied for ewe sheep this year for the first time ever, but I applied as a partner with my 12 year old daughter, to try to give her a better chance of drawing the tag. She didn't have any points but with my points we were in the draw with eight. The cost for a kid to purchase the tag is only $125. I think they should all go to kids.

Fully agree.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Rainier10 on June 29, 2018, 09:21:01 AM
I apply for this hunt because I want a ewe sheep to go with my ram when I get drawn.  Side by side full mount of both.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Call em in on June 29, 2018, 10:13:48 AM
If you aren't excited to draw a tag or trying to decide if it's "worth it" to go on the hunt, then don't apply!  :bash:



Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: bobcat on June 29, 2018, 10:31:37 AM
I understand the dilemma. He drew a quality elk permit as well, which was probably also unexpected.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: 180-GRAIN on June 29, 2018, 03:16:17 PM
I apply for this hunt because I want a ewe sheep to go with my ram when I get drawn.  Side by side full mount of both.  :chuckle:

 :yeah: I wasn't side by side pedestal mount some day. My old taxidermist had a really cool one he had of a Ram and Ewe he shot in Montana.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 29, 2018, 06:07:51 PM
If you aren't excited to draw a tag or trying to decide if it's "worth it" to go on the hunt, then don't apply!  :bash:
:yeah: Agreed
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: B4noon on June 30, 2018, 05:01:18 PM
They make an awesome mount My son was the first youth tag in the state on Vulcan mt. At the age of 10.  9 years later we're Still waiting for someone in the family to draw a ram to give her some company
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: hoffmas56 on July 10, 2018, 01:18:17 PM
I harvested a ram in 2012, loved the experience, trophy and the meat was outstanding. I drew the ewe tag this year and look forward to harvesting and mounting the ewe, along side my ram, and replenishing the freezer. Best wild game meat that I have ever eaten. The tag price is steep at $332, but not when you consider your draw odds, it's a bargain.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Hairhunter on July 17, 2018, 03:30:00 PM
 Bought my tag,and after my quality elk is over,should have plenty of time.Thanks to the replys that gave me positive info.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: yakimanoob on July 19, 2018, 08:52:18 AM
 You'll have a blast.  The south face of Clemans can be either blazing hot or bitter cold in October, so just be prepared for extremes.  You'll have no trouble finding the sheep.  The Clemans herd sees hundreds and hundreds of hikers and cervid hunters every year for each tag holder that actually poses a danger to them.  I walked up on a decent ram in his bed (which was 60 yds from a road) a couple years ago: I stopped when he stood up, we stared at each other for a couple minutes, and he bedded right back down in front of me.  He was in my path to my deer hunt, so after about 20 minutes of watching him I moved towards him and got within about 25 yards before he calmly walked away.  His bachelor group watched me stalk a buck and didn't spook off until my rifle went off. 

If you need help packing it out, hit me up.  My schedule is limited, but I'd love to lend a hand if possible. 
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: boneaddict on July 19, 2018, 09:19:44 AM
I applied for ewe sheep this year for the first time ever, but I applied as a partner with my 12 year old daughter, to try to give her a better chance of drawing the tag. She didn't have any points but with my points we were in the draw with eight. The cost for a kid to purchase the tag is only $125. I think they should all go to kids.

Fully agree.
AMEN!

Same here, I dont apply for this.  Ewes make babies. Id just assume they expand the herd if they have extra animals.  I suppose its a balance to generate funds.

To answer your question.  It should only take an hour or so to fill your tag.  Up to you if its worth 330.  It isnt for me.   
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Threewolves on July 19, 2018, 07:55:32 PM
Have a GREAT hunt and enjoy it. I am glad you bought the tag. The way I look at is "There are only so many sunsets". Folks my think they have all the time in the world to draw a tag, you do not. I am setting on 23 points for a ram and 15 points for a ewe. If I drew the ewe tag, I would pay the money like you did and go hunting. Some on said you will run out of health be fore you run out of money (This was related to hunting). I have lived long enough to know not to pass up an opportunity. You never know when you will be taking the big dirt nap. Hunt.
Title: Re: Cleman Mt Ewe Sheep
Post by: Call em in on July 20, 2018, 11:09:17 AM
Have a GREAT hunt and enjoy it. I am glad you bought the tag. The way I look at is "There are only so many sunsets". Folks my think they have all the time in the world to draw a tag, you do not. I am setting on 23 points for a ram and 15 points for a ewe. If I drew the ewe tag, I would pay the money like you did and go hunting. Some on said you will run out of health be fore you run out of money (This was related to hunting). I have lived long enough to know not to pass up an opportunity. You never know when you will be taking the big dirt nap. Hunt.

Well said and I 💯 agree! Make the most of every opportunity and enjoy the experience. Life, and hunts are what you make of them.
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