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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: PAW66 on June 23, 2011, 04:06:34 PM

Title: Chelan Sheep
Post by: PAW66 on June 23, 2011, 04:06:34 PM: Saw these sheep a couple weeks ago. Some nice Rams
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Post by: turkey slayer on June 23, 2011, 05:38:35 PM: Been watching that group since mid Jan. There is some nice rams in that group
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Post by: marty on June 23, 2011, 05:41:13 PM: Great pics keep em coming!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on June 23, 2011, 06:22:57 PM: Brings back some good memories, I recognize those rams. Keep the pics coming.
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Post by: Axle on June 23, 2011, 06:26:19 PM: Wow! They look very horny!
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on June 23, 2011, 06:35:34 PM: Awesome thanks for sharing!! Ridge- did they grow?? :)
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Post by: Huntnphish on June 23, 2011, 10:14:43 PM: There are some decent rams left.
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Post by: BOOM!! on June 24, 2011, 10:50:24 PM: BOOM!!
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Post by: Hyde on June 24, 2011, 11:29:23 PM: Do you rally take that shot? Keeping in mind that you probably won't be that close to that many during the season, do you really take a chance on a once in a lifetime animal, blood pumping, adrenaline flowing...? One slight flinch and you take out the ham of that little guy. I think I'd wait a few seconds for them to spread out a bit. That's the one I would shoot though. Sheep experts... is that the best one?
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Post by: BOOM!! on June 24, 2011, 11:40:16 PM: :chuckle: lol No, I wouldn't take that shot, I would hit the little one for sure. That is the one I would single out though.
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Post by: YellowDog on June 24, 2011, 11:53:41 PM: I'm not expert but what about the one in the far back whose left side is hidden by the sheep in front of him. I think he has potential too but would need to see the rest of him
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Post by: BENCHLEG on June 25, 2011, 12:04:43 AM: pictures are a wonderful thing , but in the field it is a whole new story. nice pics all i can say is some day i will be faced with a decision like that. :dunno:
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Post by: Huntnphish on June 25, 2011, 12:14:34 AM: Quote from: Hyde on June 24, 2011, 11:29:23 PM
Sheep experts... is that the best one?

No! ;)
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Post by: Hyde on June 25, 2011, 01:01:16 AM: Yeah, I think that one in the back that is hidden is better now that I study them. Horn looks heavier as it goes towards the tip. I know absolutely zero about judging sheep though. I try not to get too interested in them so as to avert the dreaded SOS (sheep obsession syndrome).
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Post by: Ridgerunner on June 25, 2011, 07:22:35 AM: too risky of a shot with all of them so close, out of that group that is probably the best ram though, he was my #1 ram until about three weeks before the season I thought he was the one. But he is still on the hill today.

The ram that has part of his horn hidden is a good one too but the horn you can't see was broomed quite a bit, he was a dandy though.

Can't tell you how many hours of my life I lost looking at all those pics last summer dreaming of rams, it was alot, lol.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 25, 2011, 08:05:51 PM: Yeah that back ram looks nice as well :drool:

Ridgerunner are you jsut watching the sheep threads and dreaming again already :chuckle: That raffle tag in your pocket ain't no good :chuckle: I will get the winner this year ;) YEAH RIGHT!!!
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on June 26, 2011, 04:37:32 PM: The biggest ram in the chelan unit died last winter/this spring of old age. He was a true monster cali.
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Post by: THunt on June 26, 2011, 08:27:25 PM: I love watching those guys. As I type this they are about .71 miles from my house!!
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Post by: 180-GRAIN on July 01, 2011, 07:46:29 AM: There are a couple big boys in that herd for sure! Put in for that unit first choice 2 years in a row, probably never get the tag.
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Post by: AKBowman on July 07, 2011, 10:40:34 PM: Personally I kind of like the ram on the right. The ram that you "dotted" and the ram on the right are close to the same score...the ram in the back that is hidden would probably score the best. Between the ram you dotted and the ram on the right it is a personal preference on horn type. Personally, I like the look of converging horns (that and they typically score higher than diverging horns that "look" to be the same size)

I can pretty much guarantee I have wasted many more hrs than most looking at pics/live rams...its crazy addicting (sheep hunting)
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 10, 2011, 08:08:59 AM: Quote from: Ridgerunner on June 23, 2011, 06:22:57 PM
Brings back some good memories, I recognize those rams. Keep the pics coming.

Did you have your LaCrosse boots on that day ?
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Post by: NWBREW on July 10, 2011, 08:37:00 AM: That's good to see. That herd has deffently grown over the last few years.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 10, 2011, 08:44:41 AM: Dang that makes me want one now .... definately a couple dandys... :tup:
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Post by: Axle on July 11, 2011, 09:58:55 PM: OK, my question is - how does it taste?
The horns look great for sure, but how does the meat taste on these sheep. I have hair sheep and love the meat. I have never eaten big horn sheep before but would love to find out.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 11, 2011, 10:18:29 PM: Quote from: Axle link=topic=78495.msg
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OK, my question is - how does it taste?
The horns look great for sure, but how does the meat taste on these sheep. I have hair sheep and love the meat. I have never eaten big horn sheep before but would love to find out.

I also raise hair sheep. I have never ate bighorn but I would bet it is pretty close to what our hair sheep are like.
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Post by: Mattygoat on July 12, 2011, 06:26:29 PM: Found the forum a few days ago and have been checking out the posts. I was lucky enough to draw the Chelan Butte tag this year. Out scouting I have seen some good rams, definitely recognize some in the pictures. I'm looking forward to trying the meat, heard it's excellent. I am not a sheep expert, so would definitely take some advice.
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Post by: Wea300mag on July 12, 2011, 07:12:03 PM: Welcome to the site Matty, glad to have you here. Nice scouting pics. Make sure you share your story and pics from your hunt this year. :hello:

Here is the story from last years tag holder.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56808.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56808.0.html)
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Post by: steen on July 12, 2011, 07:33:11 PM: Looks like 3 good rams to me. Which ever gives you the best shot angle I think. The one you dotted was my first choice also. Awesome pictures!
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Post by: mkcj on July 12, 2011, 07:34:44 PM: I stopped and watched 4 rams by the Beebe bridge 2 weeks ago they crossed the road and went down to the river for a drink. Made me a little nervous cars are driving fast through there. Great shots you got there!
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Post by: Huntnphish on July 14, 2011, 11:22:13 PM: Congrats Matty, nice tag and fun hunt, good luck.
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Post by: 101521 on July 15, 2011, 05:34:56 PM: Good luck! What a chance to have! Keep us updated...
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Post by: wsucowboy on July 15, 2011, 07:23:35 PM: Some great pictures here :tup: Congrats on the tag Matty and welcome to the site :hello:
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Post by: jstone on July 16, 2011, 09:19:08 PM: Where do the manson sheep hange out. Going to be there in August, would like to show the family and take pics.
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Post by: jstone on July 16, 2011, 09:50:30 PM: cant find any pics. on the search?
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on July 16, 2011, 10:50:12 PM: Don't know about any sheep in Manson, but quite often they are right along the road on 97A from All Seasons RV to well past the Swakane Canyon entrance. I've seen them at the mouth of Swakane Canyon too, just as you start up into the canyon. Right now they're putting in more fence in the Swakane area to keep them off the highway.
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Post by: Mattygoat on July 17, 2011, 06:22:16 PM: I haven't had time this past week to get over there, but hope to do some more scouting this week. Hopefully I will be able to get some good pictures and if I do I'll post them. Thanks again for all the info, I'm really looking forward to this opportunity.