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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 10:18:30 AM: Shoot anything smaller than this and I'll cry
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fdumphimb.jpg&hash=bc565c720c89e34271dbc2ca7e2a3e8e1a9c2651)
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Post by: couesbitten on August 29, 2010, 10:31:22 AM: Great pic bone, that'd do for me. If I had that tag, and new that ram was out there somewhere, I'd hold out 'til the last day or two before settling for anything else.
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Post by: link on August 29, 2010, 12:36:35 PM: That's a great looking ram. I had to go back to it two or three times because I thought he had some SERIOUS circumference measurements on his left side. Now I see its the ram right behind him.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 12:58:04 PM: Trust me, he still has serious circumfernces. :)
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 29, 2010, 01:02:33 PM: wow that has got to be one of the finest big horn rams i have ever seen. :drool:
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Post by: alanger on August 29, 2010, 01:06:58 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 10:18:30 AM
Shoot anything smaller than this and I'll cry

He has his eye on a few he wouldnt mind he said.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 01:39:08 PM: I suppose there are more than one. :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fmorethanone.jpg&hash=bff6f6dc59963508fe15240a86ac19543096cde4)
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 29, 2010, 01:43:56 PM: :drool: man those are some fine rams :drool:
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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 01:46:10 PM: We had a thread on here whether you'd shoot the left or the right one. I wish I had that dilema
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Post by: NWBREW on August 29, 2010, 01:55:00 PM: I was just thinking .."man I'd shoot that other one too." I would be happy with which ever one came first.
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 29, 2010, 01:58:49 PM: OMG, these are some Monster Ram's . Bone, did you allready had your WA Ram tag?
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Post by: alanger on August 29, 2010, 01:59:23 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 01:46:10 PM
We had a thread on here whether you'd shoot the left or the right one. I wish I had that dilema

ME also.

those are ncie rams
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Post by: NWBREW on August 29, 2010, 02:00:19 PM: Quote from: Austrian Hunter on August 29, 2010, 01:58:49 PM
OMG, these are some Monster Ram's . Bone, did you allready had your WA Ram tag?

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: OUCH. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 02:01:01 PM: No Austrian, I just drool A LOT. Its ouch to most of us sad to say.
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Post by: NWBREW on August 29, 2010, 02:03:27 PM: Getting pics like that has got to be the next best thing though. Yes, I am in the OUCH catagory. :(
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 29, 2010, 02:06:07 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 02:01:01 PM
No Austrian, I just drool A LOT. Its ouch to most of us sad to say.

True, I hope though you get it sooner than later! Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!!!!!
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Post by: bowhunterforever on August 29, 2010, 02:31:14 PM: That a monster ram :drool: wouldn't even think twice :bfg:
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Post by: turkey slayer on August 29, 2010, 04:10:08 PM: I seen a few pics that the tag holder took of a few ram up there a few weeks ago. One really nice ram
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Post by: winshooter88 on August 29, 2010, 04:41:19 PM: The tag holder knows whats available, and he is a good hunter. If it is at all possible he will get a good one, at least that's what he told me. Can't wait to see which one he does get.
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Post by: NWBREW on August 29, 2010, 04:53:06 PM: Ask him to join this site and fill us in on the quest. More pics and stories....always a good thing.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 29, 2010, 05:05:45 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: Ridgerunner on August 29, 2010, 05:11:22 PM: geez, don't put anymore pressure on a guy. Can't wait to see how it plays out for him.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 29, 2010, 06:21:29 PM: If it hadn't frozen rain about an inch worth of ice on some wet snow I'd be putting pressure on you right now. :chuckle: I didn't feel like sliding backwards off the butte though.
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Post by: mulehunter on August 29, 2010, 08:58:20 PM: Great Pics!!!!

Mulehunter ;)
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Post by: videoman on August 29, 2010, 09:30:46 PM: I am pretty sure one of those rams is dead if not both.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 30, 2010, 06:17:49 AM: One of them is. You might have seen the skull. ;) I hope the other one is still combing the hill.
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Post by: jackelope on August 30, 2010, 07:11:51 AM: I wonder if I've seen the horns of ones of those boys in person........
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Post by: coachcw on August 30, 2010, 09:41:19 AM: I'd be look'n hard for brown butt
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Post by: Antlerking on August 30, 2010, 09:59:29 AM: I am pretty sure he is going to use a lesser weapon at first and c if he can make book
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Post by: BC CHASER on August 31, 2010, 01:15:03 PM: The big boy is dead. In the second pic the ram in the upper right is dead as well. One more was killed too but not as big as the other two.
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on August 31, 2010, 01:30:23 PM: Quote from: BC CHASER on August 31, 2010, 01:15:03 PM
The big boy is dead. In the second pic the ram in the upper right is dead as well. One more was killed too but not as big as the other two.

Yep, you are right. I have held both of those guys. Plus, all the rest that have been run over.
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Post by: woodywsu on August 31, 2010, 01:33:54 PM: What are killing these rams? Hunters, poaching, vehicles, disease? Just curious.
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Post by: BC CHASER on August 31, 2010, 01:37:50 PM: Cars. That is why the fence is there now.
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on August 31, 2010, 01:38:47 PM: It was the cars on the highway that killed a lot of them. Now part of the fence has went up. I havent heard what has died since then. Hopefully nothing.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 31, 2010, 07:28:26 PM: Whats too bad is I don't think the fence extends to where these guys were at. With the fire, I wonder how that will effect them. that fence might be an absolute savior.
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Post by: MtnMuley on September 03, 2010, 01:01:57 PM: Cars were the reason for no Swak tag last year. :(
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Post by: CheyTac on September 09, 2010, 02:19:30 PM: This guy is still in there, go get em Aaron. :tup:
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 09, 2010, 02:44:00 PM: Great pics chevtac
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Post by: boonerboy on September 09, 2010, 03:08:06 PM: I'd sure like to have me some brown butt!... Wow, that didn't sound like what I meant. :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 09, 2010, 03:34:41 PM: :chuckle: thats funny
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Post by: winshooter88 on September 09, 2010, 04:13:09 PM: According to the game biologists here in Wenatchee, since the fence was put up only two sheep and three deer have been hit on that section of highway and no rams have been hit since then. They would have got the horns if any had been hit.
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Post by: CheyTac on September 09, 2010, 04:29:39 PM: There are a couple 180+ rams in there that I know of, if Aaron sees either one of them I'm hoping he drops the hammer.
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Post by: alanger on September 09, 2010, 04:34:18 PM: i dont think he would hesitate
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Post by: jackelope on September 09, 2010, 04:55:24 PM: Quote from: alanger on September 09, 2010, 04:34:18 PM
i dont think he would hesitate

He better not hesitate on a 180" ram.
:o
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Post by: turkey slayer on September 09, 2010, 05:14:42 PM: He wont
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Post by: CheyTac on September 09, 2010, 11:03:59 PM: Potential record if he can find him.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 09, 2010, 11:07:57 PM: potential :o that is a monster ram i am sure he would kick the crap out of the books and go way up in them :drool: that is what a dream ram is right there. the other ram behind him in another pic, has a real wide flare to him and is going to be a monster as well. :drool:
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Post by: jameslong on September 09, 2010, 11:08:20 PM: WOW. :drool: Just once in my life I would love to go on a sheep hunt. Amazing creatures. Thanks guys for posting such great pics.
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Post by: washelkhntr on September 09, 2010, 11:10:01 PM: Quote from: jameslong on September 09, 2010, 11:08:20 PM
WOW. :drool: Just once in my life I would love to go on a sheep hunt. Amazing creatures. Thanks guys for posting such great pics.

That makes two of us. Hell I would be happy to just be able to actually see one of these creatures in the wild. ( It's on my bucket list )
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Post by: d_wilson on September 16, 2010, 04:08:16 PM: Any word on how Aaron is doing?
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Post by: CheyTac on September 16, 2010, 04:48:46 PM: He has not found the one he wants as of yet.
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Post by: CheyTac on September 16, 2010, 08:13:48 PM: Looks like "The King" is dead. Congrats to Aaron for finding him, he couldn't have tagged a better ram. Mr. Harris is sure to be crying in his cherios tomorrow morning. :chuckle:

Way to go Aaron, let me know if you want any pics of him on the hoof. :brew:
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Post by: yelp on September 16, 2010, 08:16:39 PM: Nice..congrats!
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Post by: actionshooter on September 16, 2010, 08:24:01 PM: I WANNA SEE!! :chuckle:
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Post by: washelkhntr on September 16, 2010, 08:25:34 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: CheyTac on September 16, 2010, 08:26:37 PM: Sorry, can't share the pic but its the same ram in the above images, looks like he has put on a couple inches in the last few months.
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Post by: Craig on September 16, 2010, 08:50:17 PM: good job. That thing is a heavy sucker. lets see some pictures
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Post by: testar77 on September 16, 2010, 09:00:57 PM: I can't wait to see that pig on the ground!
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Post by: PAW66 on September 16, 2010, 09:09:46 PM: Congratulations, a real trophy indeed
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Post by: gottatree on September 16, 2010, 09:37:14 PM: Good job on a great trophy. :drool:
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Post by: Gringo31 on September 16, 2010, 09:38:07 PM: That is a bruiser ram.

I'd love to see a pic.....
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Post by: Lowedog on September 16, 2010, 09:44:00 PM: Go into Hooked On Toys in Wenatchee. There will be pics there. :)
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Post by: coachcw on September 16, 2010, 09:47:02 PM: An era of sheep hunting has surley been ended with that ram going down . gotta wonder if he'll ever be surpassed ? i'm kinda sad but congrats to the hunter .
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Post by: BC CHASER on September 16, 2010, 09:51:01 PM: Good for him. It could have been anybody, he was lucky enough to get the tag this year. It sounds like he put a lot of time in and was rewarded with a true monster. Congrats to the hunter!
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Post by: ridge line on September 16, 2010, 10:38:20 PM: Its been a lot of pressure on Aarron and now that's it over :brew: he can relax. congratulation's Aaron see yu tomorrow
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 16, 2010, 10:47:00 PM: man waitin on all these pics of these rams is hard :bash: :chuckle: can't wait to see them :drool:
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Post by: ridge line on September 16, 2010, 10:55:10 PM: Ive got the pics :drool: :drool: but this is Aarons story : :tup: :tup:
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Post by: yelp on September 17, 2010, 06:47:32 AM: My official guess on score..191 5/8" :o New state record???? Awesome Ram!
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Post by: MtnMuley on September 17, 2010, 07:45:52 AM: Good for Aaron. Couldn't have happened for a nicer guy that helped out a lot of people over the years in the hunting world.
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Post by: cle elum bowhunter on September 17, 2010, 07:57:51 AM: Congrats to Aaron, someone get an official green score yet?
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Post by: GoldTip on September 17, 2010, 07:58:58 AM: Congrats to the lucky hunter, from the sounds of it he truly deserved it. Can't wait to see the pics and hear the story!
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Post by: blacktailer on September 17, 2010, 08:48:34 AM: 188 3/8. 39 x 38 x 15 5/8. That's my guess. Can't wait to see some pics and congrats on an awesome ram.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 17, 2010, 09:15:34 AM: Put me down for 185 0/8 :rolleyes:
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Post by: teal101 on September 17, 2010, 09:25:03 AM: Quote from: ridge line on September 16, 2010, 10:55:10 PM
Ive got the pics :drool: :drool: but this is Aarons story : :tup: :tup:

Have Aaron pop on here and get a story written up :chuckle: Are the pics down at Hooked on Toys? I'll have to go check it out and pester him :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 17, 2010, 09:30:42 AM: Lets just let him tell his story
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Post by: CheyTac on September 17, 2010, 11:19:40 AM: Quote from: yelp on September 17, 2010, 06:47:32 AM
My official guess on score..191 5/8" :o New state record???? Awesome Ram!

191, will crush the state record Harris ram and be the new pending world record.
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 17, 2010, 11:36:58 AM: :kneel:

:yike: :yike: :yike: :yike:
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 17, 2010, 11:45:35 AM: WOW!!!!! Good job.
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Post by: blacktailer on September 17, 2010, 11:50:49 AM: AWESOME Ram!!! Could be wrong, but I think the current world record is a ram out of Clinton, BC that netted 191 5/8. Would be great if this ram could top that. Thanks for the pics!!! Anybody got any green measurements???
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Post by: Craig on September 17, 2010, 11:54:45 AM: What a BEAST.... :P :P :P :P
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Post by: Caseyd on September 17, 2010, 12:02:27 PM: :rockin: :kneel:
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Post by: NWBREW on September 17, 2010, 12:02:44 PM: WOW
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Post by: CheyTac on September 17, 2010, 12:08:20 PM: Quote from: blacktailer on September 17, 2010, 11:50:49 AM
AWESOME Ram!!! Could be wrong, but I think the current world record is a ram out of Clinton, BC that netted 191 5/8. Would be great if this ram could top that. Thanks for the pics!!! Anybody got any green measurements???

B&C does not recognize the California Bighorn but the current SCI record is 186 3/8.
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Post by: woodywsu on September 17, 2010, 12:56:27 PM: Congratulations Aaron. Glad you got the job done. I bet he's feeling a great deal of relief. Great job.
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Post by: FWilliams on September 17, 2010, 12:58:05 PM: congrats, man, incredible ram.
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Post by: agchawk on September 17, 2010, 01:48:20 PM: HOLY SMOKES!!! That ram is IMPRESSIVE! Certainly a trophy to be proud of, record or not! (For the record, he sure looks like he'll be tops in the state and rank VERY HIGH in the overall recordbook)
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Post by: bowhunterforever on September 17, 2010, 02:07:57 PM: Wow awsome ram,Congrats :IBCOOL:
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Post by: turkey slayer on September 17, 2010, 02:45:28 PM: Congrats Aaron, well deserved. The scouting over the years paid off
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Post by: teal101 on September 17, 2010, 03:02:56 PM: Beast of a ram. Shot in the burn area too, damn. Congratulations. 8)
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Post by: alanger on September 17, 2010, 03:46:05 PM: Congrats for sure. Hog of a ram.
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Post by: shedcrazy on September 17, 2010, 04:03:09 PM: Sweet ram, glad to see it went to a local guy, congratulations!!!!
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Post by: testar77 on September 17, 2010, 04:29:06 PM: Man what a pig!!!! Congrats Aaron!
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Post by: brutus1 on September 17, 2010, 05:29:50 PM: Nice ram for sure, once in a lifetime for both you and the ram.
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Post by: JCClement on September 17, 2010, 05:47:21 PM: Absolutely awesome Ram. Congratulations. Nothing can be said that can quantify what that Ram must mean. OIL for sure. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2010, 05:50:13 PM: that is such a sweet ram!
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Post by: Bows4huntn on September 17, 2010, 06:15:52 PM: That is awesome! Seen Aaron and looked like a couple of gamies along the highway yesterday afternoon. Was hoping that was what all the commotion was about! Beautiful ram
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Post by: boneaddict on September 17, 2010, 06:55:59 PM: Absolutely awesome Ram. That is certainly the king of kings. I can't imagine seeing another ram like that in this state anytime soon.
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Post by: BOOM!! on September 17, 2010, 08:05:32 PM: WOW!! :o Congratulations!!
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Post by: quadrafire on September 17, 2010, 08:10:43 PM: In the burn area! that is amazing! Way to get it done!!!
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Post by: bornforhorns on September 17, 2010, 08:51:34 PM: Aaron, it's bittersweet for me to look at that ram, but to know that a good, local guy got him makes it easier. Why? Because I shot and missed that ram in 2007...ironically I had just bought a new BDC reticle scope from none other than Hooked on Toys instead of trusting the old Tasco...what I estimated to be around 200 yds uphill was more around 170...the bullet if you're reading Aaron sailed a mere inch or two over his back using the 200 yd crosshair, twenty minutes before that I was on him for 40 minutes at 50 yds but he had surrounded himself with 6 other rams (no safe shot) . I found him the next weekend and to make a long story short... shot the wrong ram, HE was actually between me and the ram I shot but, obviously not in sight...as some know rams are hard to judge from the back especially when there all big. My ram was 169"...I wonder if your ram would of broke the record that year too? He looks like hes put on a few inches if not more. I am truly glad he went to a man like you Aaron, and that he didn't get hit by a car, that he didn't get sick and just die, that he didn't get burnt in a fire, that he didn't die of old age from a closed unit and that he now can be enjoyed by us all through your trophy photos. Aaron you may or may not remember me but you have helped me numerous times with archery gear and actually set me up with my first bow when I was teaching in Cashmere. I only wrote this to add some drama to a truly great animal and make the legend even bigger...I would love to finally touch those horns someday and I am truly happy for you. Great Job. My story can be found in the fall 2007 WAFNAWS issue...it's a shortened version of the hunt and maybe the start of the legend. Can't wait to tell you congratulations in person. Hunters especially have to believe that everything happens for a reason, mostly when it doesn't turn out the way you wanted...it took three years but I finally got my reason. My story is now linked to a new world record (he might not of been back than)and I'm so glad it's a man of your values and stature rather than throw out some dollar bills and pull the trigger. It took me awhile to know how lucky I was to experience the hunt but it finally sunk in, Ken Harris told me I was now part of the Swakane faternity and that he was glad someone like myself had drawn the tag and that some really humble guys had drawn that tag...you absolutley have continuued that tradition and even though he may lose the record I can't help but think he feels the same waay about you. Ram of the year for sure and probably for the rest of our lives.
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Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2010, 09:18:25 PM: Great post bornforhorns.
Amazing ram...it would be neat to get Aaron on here to share some pics and more of the story.
Congratulations, it sounds like you're a good guy and well deserving of your trophy!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2010, 10:01:03 PM: that is a great post bornforhorns :drool:
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Post by: provider on September 18, 2010, 04:30:21 AM: Well, I just got back out of the Pasayten highcountry to read this thread. Must admit it didn’t come as a complete surprise, though I guess one never fully prepares for a change in history.

I can only hope that most of you picked up on “bornforhorns” sentiment describing not only what his experience with a Swakane bighorn sheep permit meant, but what the history of this herd, and all the other past permit holders has meant. I can honestly say that no one else has “got it” like him. Reading “bornforhorns” account definitely brought me back to what is truly important. I remember talking to him shortly after he drew the permit, and after getting through the usual shock each individual goes through, he conveyed an understanding to me not yet seen. We kept in touch throughout his experience all the way to the end. Interestingly, he provided details to me not revealed until his last post here.

Make no mistake, Todd was exemplary in the quintessential Swakane bighorn permit holder position. I can only say we were very fortunate in that nearly each year.
The reason I mention his understanding is because it is of ultimate importance… not only to the Swakane sheep hunt, but to all of us as hunters/humans. Ethics, understanding to commitment, dedication, the meaning of life and death and an appreciation of both more, the need for conservation, recognizing efforts made by others before us, protecting this genetic imperative that hunting is, remembering the argument is too important and never removing yourself from it. I mean that with every fiber of my existence… and so did “bornforhorns” from what I could gather.

I was fortunate enough not only to draw the Swakane bighorn sheep permit in 2002, but to have learned from past permit holders like Andy Kelso, the Biologists like Tom McCall, Beau Patterson, and David Volsen who taught me then (and continue to do so) now that these magnificent wild animals deserve the utmost in respect. Todd mentioned a Swakane fraternity, that’s true, but applies to all hunting. All of you should never forget that and never dismiss the opportunity to further that objective. Get involved and do your part. Give back and join groups likes WAFNAWS, SCI, MDF, and become a Master Hunter. Trust me you will not forget it and forever be supportive. Benefitting all of us.

I remember being asked shortly after I killed my ram if I thought anyone would every break my “record”. My answer was the same as now… “yes, because records are meant to be broken. And someday I can only hope that that person appreciates their bighorn sheep ram as much as I do mine.” Well, I hope Aaron will? Because not a day goes by that I do not think a about my Swakane bighorn sheep hunting experience. Not a day, to this day. Just like “bornforhorns”, John Brandvold, all of them etc…
So, no, I’m not crying in my Cheerios. Instead, believing that Aaron will continue a unique fraternity that understands the worldwide importance of this bighorn sheep herd. Continuing to contribute to it’s benefit forever.
Congratulations Aaron. I mean it.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 18, 2010, 06:47:45 AM: Great posts guys!

Looking forward to seeing what this state can continue to put out. Beau had a great part in getting that Chelan Butte tag going. Hopefully his followers can keep up the good management. I really liked what you said Bornforhorns. Perfectly said. It was a terrible loss down here with that bug this last Spring. It is a precious resource, and many of us envious hunters will never get a chance to fulfil that dream. In the meantime we will live vicariously through you.
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Post by: yelp on September 18, 2010, 09:19:01 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on September 18, 2010, 06:47:45 AM
Great posts guys!

Looking forward to seeing what this state can continue to put out. Beau had a great part in getting that Chelan Butte tag going. Hopefully his followers can keep up the good management. I really liked what you said Bornforhorns. Perfectly said. It was a terrible loss down here with that bug this last Spring. It is a precious resource, and many of us envious hunters will never get a chance to fulfil that dream. In the meantime we will live vicariously through you.

Well said
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Post by: CheyTac on September 18, 2010, 09:59:42 AM: It was a figurative comment Provider, not meant literally. ;)
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Post by: tlbradford on September 18, 2010, 11:39:48 AM: Awesome sentiments Provider and BornforHorns. You two bring to life what it means to appreciate the animals we hunt and show respect to our resources. Thanks for sharing both your stories. Congrats to Aaron on a fine ram and an even bigger congrats on being a quality human being according to the many accounts by those that know him. :tup:
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Post by: bearhunter99 on September 18, 2010, 05:47:28 PM: Congratulations to a great guy! What a beast! Did I miss the part about whether he got it with his bow or a rifle? :dunno: Just curious.
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Post by: Guy on September 19, 2010, 12:22:04 PM: Congratulations Aaron!

I know you put a LOT into this hunt. Outstanding! Simply outstanding.

Guy
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on September 19, 2010, 04:19:04 PM: Amazing ram. This one deserves a book, not just a story!
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Post by: Elkstuffer on September 20, 2010, 09:34:16 AM: Congrats on an incredible ram!
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Post by: coachcw on September 20, 2010, 12:48:00 PM: i'm really glad to see that the hunter worked hard for such a magnifgant animal , congrats .
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Post by: SuperDave on September 20, 2010, 08:34:12 PM: Holy hannah!!! A Dandy ram, congratulations!! Great stories!
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Post by: mulehunter on September 20, 2010, 08:55:11 PM: :o WOW... WOW... Best of ALL!

Mulehunter :drool:
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Post by: WonkyWapiti on September 20, 2010, 08:58:24 PM: Holy Smokes, I just saw this thread. What an awesome ram!
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on September 21, 2010, 06:17:29 AM: Quote from: WonkyWapiti on September 20, 2010, 08:58:24 PM
Holy Smokes, I just saw this thread. What an awesome ram!

:yeah:

Nice work, what a special animal!