When I first started scouting that summer, I was convinced that I would not shoot a collared ram because of the possible poor cape condition and hair loss but that day I say him for the first time on Oct. 16th chasing a couple ewes. I completely changed my mind and that was the ram that had set the bar. I couldn't believe how massive it was while I looked straight down on it. I would take it if I had the chance.
But then there was that day I passed on it because I was talked into waiting to get a look at the Solitair ram the next day. I was told it might go 180", so I had to try and see for myself which ram was better. They looked close to the same but the Solitair ram had a beautiful cape.
Also, if it wouldn't have been for me almost falling off that cliff when I tried to shoot at that Solitair ram and then my safty sticking on my rifle. I would have never killed ole "Double D". Who knows, maybe he might have pushed that 180" mark by now.
Rick,
remember the day before I killed my ram, we must have passed on 3 or 4 155" rams and you kept telling me that I was crazy. Those were some good looking rams. I said, but you just need to see that Doulbe D ram for yourself and you'll understand. Then when you saw it that night, I remember you giggling and saying how huge it was. Those are the good times I was glad to share with others.
There's always next year
