Post by: LabChamp on June 15, 2022, 07:34:45 AM
Post by: Torrent50 on June 15, 2022, 07:57:25 AM
As for workouts, take a look at the MtnTough workout programs. They are legit.
The only other "advice" is to practice some steep angle shooting if you don't do it already. The extreme angle got me and I launched a couple or three rounds WAY over my ram last year.
Post by: nwhunter on June 15, 2022, 08:00:18 AM
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Post by: NWWA Hunter on June 15, 2022, 06:51:42 PM
After 23 years, God blessed me with a little luck! Absolutely ecstatic to say the least. Anyone have any tips to help a new sheep hunter prepare? Any and all advice will be highly appreciated. Going to start a workout regimen today. If anyone wants to come scouting with me, shoot me a DM. I’ll be over there quite a bit this summer. Hopefully I can take a ton of great pics to post along the way and share the experience with you allFeel free to send me a message. I saw quite a few good rams in that unit last year
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Post by: LabChamp on June 16, 2022, 07:06:34 AM
Blake, Your inbox is full 😉
Fixed. Hit me up
Post by: LabChamp on June 16, 2022, 07:16:30 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 16, 2022, 08:27:04 AM
Congrats!!! I was a first time sheep hunter last year....and now I can't stop thinking about it and want to figure out how to afford to do more. Welcome to the addiction. Have a great time and enjoy every minute of it. They are the coolest most random critters to just sit and watch.true yardage rangefinder would fix that problem
As for workouts, take a look at the MtnTough workout programs. They are legit.
The only other "advice" is to practice some steep angle shooting if you don't do it already. The extreme angle got me and I launched a couple or three rounds WAY over my ram last year.
Post by: Torrent50 on June 16, 2022, 09:02:32 AM
Congrats!!! I was a first time sheep hunter last year....and now I can't stop thinking about it and want to figure out how to afford to do more. Welcome to the addiction. Have a great time and enjoy every minute of it. They are the coolest most random critters to just sit and watch.true yardage rangefinder would fix that problem
As for workouts, take a look at the MtnTough workout programs. They are legit.
The only other "advice" is to practice some steep angle shooting if you don't do it already. The extreme angle got me and I launched a couple or three rounds WAY over my ram last year.
One would think. But that was not my experience with my range finder. But that's a topic for another thread. I still recommend finding somewhere to practice some shots at angles greater than 45 degrees.
Post by: Falcon on July 30, 2022, 07:53:20 AM
Hope you get some great advice from our group of hunters.
Have a great hunt.
Post by: LDennis24 on August 27, 2022, 09:59:12 PM
Post by: LabChamp on September 21, 2022, 06:52:11 AM
You been able to do any scouting down there? If so have you seen anything spectacular?
We are struggling been at it for 8 days and haven’t found the sheep. Had multiple buddies/guys drop out on going on the hunt less than 2 weeks before it started and been lucky to get one guy to go in with me the last few days. Any help at this point would be hugely appreciated or if anyone wants to come join us as an extra set of eyes that would be awesome too. Been in back country glassing over 8 hours a day in between hikes. This hunt is definitely not for the weak of mind or body. But it has been a blast either way to this point and tag filled or not will be one of my favorite hunts of all time. Hopefully we can find the rams soon!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 21, 2022, 07:02:36 AM
Man I would give my left..... to be able to come other there and help. That country is insane tough. Keep at it!You been able to do any scouting down there? If so have you seen anything spectacular?
We are struggling been at it for 8 days and haven’t found the sheep. Had multiple buddies/guys drop out on going on the hunt less than 2 weeks before it started and been lucky to get one guy to go in with me the last few days. Any help at this point would be hugely appreciated or if anyone wants to come join us as an extra set of eyes that would be awesome too. Been in back country glassing over 8 hours a day in between hikes. This hunt is definitely not for the weak of mind or body. But it has been a blast either way to this point and tag filled or not will be one of my favorite hunts of all time. Hopefully we can find the rams soon!
Post by: Sr15 on September 21, 2022, 09:06:41 AM
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Post by: Falcon on September 23, 2022, 06:18:04 PM
Post by: Tbar on September 23, 2022, 06:52:32 PM
Maybe pm ramslam or starbailey. Best of luck! You will find them!You been able to do any scouting down there? If so have you seen anything spectacular?
We are struggling been at it for 8 days and haven’t found the sheep. Had multiple buddies/guys drop out on going on the hunt less than 2 weeks before it started and been lucky to get one guy to go in with me the last few days. Any help at this point would be hugely appreciated or if anyone wants to come join us as an extra set of eyes that would be awesome too. Been in back country glassing over 8 hours a day in between hikes. This hunt is definitely not for the weak of mind or body. But it has been a blast either way to this point and tag filled or not will be one of my favorite hunts of all time. Hopefully we can find the rams soon!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 23, 2022, 10:00:31 PM
Post by: emac on September 23, 2022, 10:59:44 PM
I have a feeling they are on a ram, just a feeling.Hopefully
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Post by: Britt-dog on December 01, 2022, 05:47:24 PM
Post by: time2hunt on December 01, 2022, 06:56:17 PM
to get into the back country where those sheep are. This is not a unit where a guy can sit off the road and try to glass and find sheep. I know the Mountain View tag struggled a little also but filled with a real nice ram. Those two unit need to be really looked into before applying those sheep spend a lot of time in Oregon.
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Post by: huntnnw on December 02, 2022, 05:36:41 AM
Post by: nwhunter on December 02, 2022, 07:29:57 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on December 02, 2022, 07:41:08 AM
Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...
Sorry but I don't understand this post, anybody who wants to can put in for the tag and they can hunt it however they want to do it. Doesn't matter if you've been trying for 20 years and they got it in three years That's how it works. These posts like this where people tell others not to be putting in for something they're not "good enough for" is BS. If the tag didn't get filled then there is just one more ram out there that will be bigger next year right? :dunno:. Not trying to pick a fight but how does this encourage others to be successful when you tell them that unless they do what you would do they aren't doing it right?
Post by: idahohuntr on December 02, 2022, 08:17:02 AM
Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...Why? What's the downside to it not being filled for future WA hunters?
Post by: time2hunt on December 02, 2022, 09:19:50 AM
I’m not saying don’t put in but you better do your homework. Those sheep move back a forth from Oregon to Washington in some of the nastiest county around. Why would you want to waste 15-25 point on once in a life time tag if your not set up for success?Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...
Sorry but I don't understand this post, anybody who wants to can put in for the tag and they can hunt it however they want to do it. Doesn't matter if you've been trying for 20 years and they got it in three years That's how it works. These posts like this where people tell others not to be putting in for something they're not "good enough for" is BS. If the tag didn't get filled then there is just one more ram out there that will be bigger next year right? :dunno:. Not trying to pick a fight but how does this encourage others to be successful when you tell them that unless they do what you would do they aren't doing it right?
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Post by: HUNT JR on December 02, 2022, 09:39:51 AM
I’m not saying don’t put in but you better do your homework. Those sheep move back a forth from Oregon to Washington in some of the nastiest county around. Why would you want to waste 15-25 point on once in a life time tag if your not set up for success?Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...
Sorry but I don't understand this post, anybody who wants to can put in for the tag and they can hunt it however they want to do it. Doesn't matter if you've been trying for 20 years and they got it in three years That's how it works. These posts like this where people tell others not to be putting in for something they're not "good enough for" is BS. If the tag didn't get filled then there is just one more ram out there that will be bigger next year right? :dunno:. Not trying to pick a fight but how does this encourage others to be successful when you tell them that unless they do what you would do they aren't doing it right?
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Sh*t just drawing that tag is a success. Odds are you will never draw a sheep tag in your life, even if you don't kill a sheep, I'd bet it would be a great adventure and one heck of an experience.
Post by: borntoslay on December 02, 2022, 12:36:11 PM
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Post by: MtnMuley on December 02, 2022, 03:21:02 PM
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Post by: Romulus on December 08, 2022, 07:43:15 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on December 08, 2022, 08:12:52 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on December 08, 2022, 12:10:47 PM
Post by: Romulus on December 08, 2022, 12:45:48 PM
Again...glad you helped him and meant no ill will towards your post....information gets tricky as sometimes people like to talk down areas that are actually pretty good. Wish it would have worked out for him. Hope you get the tag sometime so we can see one of the monsters!! Or maybe you will eat the tag waiting for the monster you know is there but just wont cooperate.
Post by: idahohuntr on December 08, 2022, 01:32:20 PM
I guess my post came across the wrong way..Yea - I still don't understand your post about Wa not getting a tag every year and so it needs to be filled when we get it. Why? Is there a management reason that penalizes future hunters if it's not filled? Or are you saying it's a rare tag and there are people willing to spend hundreds of thousands on raffles/auctions to hunt there so if you aren't serious then you should not take opportunity from those who are serious and know what it takes? I'm not tracking what you meant.
Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...Why? What's the downside to it not being filled for future WA hunters?
Post by: trophyhunt on December 08, 2022, 02:13:51 PM
when/if the natives kill those certain sheep, we may not get a tag the following year. The rams may cross into Oregon for the winter, where they are accessible to those without rules.I guess my post came across the wrong way..Yea - I still don't understand your post about Wa not getting a tag every year and so it needs to be filled when we get it. Why? Is there a management reason that penalizes future hunters if it's not filled? Or are you saying it's a rare tag and there are people willing to spend hundreds of thousands on raffles/auctions to hunt there so if you aren't serious then you should not take opportunity from those who are serious and know what it takes? I'm not tracking what you meant.Im not saying this about the tag holder this year but the wenaha sheep tag is a very tough hunt, If your not a backpack style hunter that is hard core and can spend the time scouting in the summer and dedicate alot of time for the hunt then please don't apply for it and go after the tags that are an easier style hunt. Washington won't likely get this tag every year so it needs to be filled everytime we get one.. There are good rams there just hard to get to...Why? What's the downside to it not being filled for future WA hunters?
Post by: nwhunter on December 08, 2022, 05:29:51 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on December 08, 2022, 05:46:05 PM
Idahohntr… it’s just my personal opinion that the tag should be filled based on how great of a tag it is and how hard it is to draw and it’s only the last two years we’ve gotten a wenaha sheep draw tag and it’s a year to year deal whether there will be another one…There’s no downside to it not being filled other than a lost opportunity to fill a tag most guys would love to have. The whole point of my post was only to remind folks the reality of how tough this unit is and if your not up for what it takes to even have a chance at success maybe apply for an easier and higher success rate hunt.. Same thing I’d say to anyone wanting to draw an east wenaha elk tag.. The country will make grown men cry…but to each their own apply away..:tup:
I've not paid close attention to how sheep tags are allocated - I was mostly curious if there was something about the allocation process that was in play. Understand your point now.
I've photographed and gotten some trail cam pics of what appear to me to be some really nice rams in wenaha east...agree on how serious that country is and without stock I would not have been hunting it.
Post by: LDennis24 on December 08, 2022, 11:43:31 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on December 09, 2022, 06:40:24 AM
Idahohntr… it’s just my personal opinion that the tag should be filled based on how great of a tag it is and how hard it is to draw and it’s only the last two years we’ve gotten a wenaha sheep draw tag and it’s a year to year deal whether there will be another one…There’s no downside to it not being filled other than a lost opportunity to fill a tag most guys would love to have. The whole point of my post was only to remind folks the reality of how tough this unit is and if your not up for what it takes to even have a chance at success maybe apply for an easier and higher success rate hunt.. Same thing I’d say to anyone wanting to draw an east wenaha elk tag.. The country will make grown men cry…but to each their own apply away..
Why do I feel like the “the country will make grown men cry” line is directed towards me Scotty? :dunno: :chuckle:
I for one will NOT be applying for that tag!😉
Post by: nwhunter on December 09, 2022, 07:51:33 AM
🤔😆😆 Well I think it’s broke a few good men…Idahohntr… it’s just my personal opinion that the tag should be filled based on how great of a tag it is and how hard it is to draw and it’s only the last two years we’ve gotten a wenaha sheep draw tag and it’s a year to year deal whether there will be another one…There’s no downside to it not being filled other than a lost opportunity to fill a tag most guys would love to have. The whole point of my post was only to remind folks the reality of how tough this unit is and if your not up for what it takes to even have a chance at success maybe apply for an easier and higher success rate hunt.. Same thing I’d say to anyone wanting to draw an east wenaha elk tag.. The country will make grown men cry…but to each their own apply away..
Why do I feel like the “the country will make grown men cry” line is directed towards me Scotty? :dunno: :chuckle:
I for one will NOT be applying for that tag!😉
Post by: trophyhunt on December 09, 2022, 08:00:25 AM
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