mevertsen
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Ok, I have a quick question, and I see some what of a "debate" on it here every once in a while.
I currently have 7 points for Desert big horn here in NV (6 for mt goat, and 2 for Cali and Rocky). I want to hunt sheep and be able to get a shot at it again before I get too old.
I have applied the last couple years for an area that produces smaller sheep. They are part of the original "mini" sheep here. I have been in the area, and seen some sheep, though no mature rams yet. I like the area, and think I could be successful hunting it.
The bonus point information came out, and compared to the last few years, the average is right about 10 to 1 draw odds compared to 35 to 1 for the state average. The average size of the sheep for this area is about 140 ish.
What would you do - apply for the area with better draw odds (I know I could end up not drawing as well), and LIKELY be able to hunt sheep in the next 5 years or so, and be able to apply again before getting too old, but have a chance at mature sheep that will top out at around 150. Or apply to the areas that have been known to prodcue top end rams of 170+?
I am only 28, but I do have health issues that may affect my hunting in the future (age 50+). I will keep applying for goat, and the other big horns for the odd shot that I actually do draw, but desert is the one which I obviously have the best shot at.
Thanks,
Marcial
I currently have 7 points for Desert big horn here in NV (6 for mt goat, and 2 for Cali and Rocky). I want to hunt sheep and be able to get a shot at it again before I get too old.
I have applied the last couple years for an area that produces smaller sheep. They are part of the original "mini" sheep here. I have been in the area, and seen some sheep, though no mature rams yet. I like the area, and think I could be successful hunting it.
The bonus point information came out, and compared to the last few years, the average is right about 10 to 1 draw odds compared to 35 to 1 for the state average. The average size of the sheep for this area is about 140 ish.
What would you do - apply for the area with better draw odds (I know I could end up not drawing as well), and LIKELY be able to hunt sheep in the next 5 years or so, and be able to apply again before getting too old, but have a chance at mature sheep that will top out at around 150. Or apply to the areas that have been known to prodcue top end rams of 170+?
I am only 28, but I do have health issues that may affect my hunting in the future (age 50+). I will keep applying for goat, and the other big horns for the odd shot that I actually do draw, but desert is the one which I obviously have the best shot at.
Thanks,
Marcial