Post by: popeshawnpaul on June 03, 2020, 12:40:47 PM
So much is going through my head to be ready but I need step up my workout schedule...because I drew in unit 27 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. I've hiked in the unit before and I'm smart enough to not try this one on my own at 45 years old. Just to access the unit is a brutal 25 mile hike. I'll probably be going with Dave Melton from Bighorn Outfitters.
Very excited and I'll try to keep anyone interested updated.
Post by: TooTallMike on June 03, 2020, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: grundy53 on June 03, 2020, 12:42:14 PM
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 03, 2020, 01:08:06 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on June 03, 2020, 01:11:22 PM
Post by: baker5150 on June 03, 2020, 01:15:00 PM
The Frank is one of my favorite places on the planet.
I am beyond Jealous.
Post by: whacker1 on June 03, 2020, 01:15:50 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 03, 2020, 01:17:38 PM
Floating is good late when they get pushed down. You can also DIY float and then hike up to the top. I think I like the idea of horses and glassing from the top. The rams can be anywhere in that unit and you have to kind of glass and wait them out to materialize as there is timber, etc. in the area. I don't think there are airstrips in this portion of unit 27. Maybe down on the river.
Gotcha. Well have one heck of an adventure and! I will live vicariously through this thread for this season.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 03, 2020, 01:18:18 PM
How’s it going stranger??? What a way to join us again, super congrats!!!! Very happy for you, we better get some good pics. Tagging along on this one!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 03, 2020, 01:43:26 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 03, 2020, 01:45:03 PM
Awesome country to hunt sheep in.
Post by: 2MANY on June 03, 2020, 01:46:51 PM
I have a feeling I know where you will end up.
Best of luck and keep me posted.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 03, 2020, 02:50:06 PM
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Post by: Buckmark on June 03, 2020, 04:54:07 PM
Congrats on the draw! Goodluck on the training and the hunt. Remember, pictures or it didn't happen.Knowing from Popes past adventures pictures are a for sure thing...
Congrats, the younger version of me is jealous...
Post by: jackelope on June 03, 2020, 05:11:52 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 03, 2020, 07:27:39 PM
:chuckle:
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Post by: westside Elkhunter on June 06, 2020, 07:02:06 PM
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 06, 2020, 08:08:32 PM
I mostly lurk on here these days but I use to be fairly active on here. I opened up the mail yesterday and saw my Idaho envelope that usually says you were unsuccessful in drawing for a bighorn sheep hunt. When I saw the "congratulations" I about hit the floor. My dream of hunting sheep is alive although many of you may have followed my first ram hunt back in 2015 for dall sheep.Dave is top notch! I hunted with his brother this last fall. Have you talked to him yet?
So much is going through my head to be ready but I need step up my workout schedule...because I drew in unit 27 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. I've hiked in the unit before and I'm smart enough to not try this one on my own at 45 years old. Just to access the unit is a brutal 25 mile hike. I'll probably be going with Dave Melton from Bighorn Outfitters.
Very excited and I'll try to keep anyone interested updated.
Post by: dewandgin on June 06, 2020, 08:53:55 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 06, 2020, 09:14:26 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 06, 2020, 09:42:03 PM
Post by: coachcw on June 08, 2020, 12:29:57 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on June 08, 2020, 02:03:23 PM
Post by: jstone on June 08, 2020, 02:09:07 PM
Congratulations
Post by: wa.hunter on June 08, 2020, 05:04:02 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on June 08, 2020, 05:51:49 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 08, 2020, 05:54:21 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 08, 2020, 06:22:14 PM
Post by: actionshooter on June 08, 2020, 10:27:55 PM
I have seen sheep in 27 nearly every year I have been on the river late Oct and November.. If you do it yourself, don't forget your float permit. :tup:
Post by: popeshawnpaul on June 09, 2020, 07:52:38 AM
Any pics from your last trip in there Shawn?
It was 25 years ago. I might have some slides somewhere but I doubt it...
Shawn
Post by: coachcw on June 09, 2020, 08:44:26 AM
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Post by: millerwheeler on June 03, 2021, 05:46:15 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 03, 2021, 07:13:14 AM
Well we’re you successful??? Any pics or a story
:yeah:
Post by: chukarchaser on June 04, 2021, 05:58:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 04, 2021, 06:13:20 PM
While he had a great time and had opportunities to tag a ram, he chose to eat the tag rather than kill a smaller ram than he was after.
Post by: millerwheeler on June 04, 2021, 06:19:41 PM
He doesn’t check in very often.
While he had a great time and had opportunities to tag a ram, he chose to eat the tag rather than kill a smaller ram than he was after.
I’m not so sure on a once in a lifetime hunt ( it would be for me at least ) of on the last day I’d pass on a smaller one oof that would be tough
Post by: actionshooter on June 04, 2021, 07:36:18 PM
He doesn’t check in very often.I sent him a message since my buddy drew the same tag this year.... hopefully he see's a notification.
While he had a great time and had opportunities to tag a ram, he chose to eat the tag rather than kill a smaller ram than he was after.
Post by: idaho guy on June 04, 2021, 07:57:57 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 05, 2021, 12:14:57 AM
He doesn’t check in very often.I sent him a message since my buddy drew the same tag this year.... hopefully he see's a notification.
While he had a great time and had opportunities to tag a ram, he chose to eat the tag rather than kill a smaller ram than he was after.
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