Sheep Applications

[mightyhunter]

The deadline for sheep applications has passed. This year I put in for Area 1 with 15 preference points. I have no idea if I will draw or not. Last year, everyone with 15 pts did draw it. Area 1 is extremely tough country and the sheep are scattered. I have hiked extensively in the area and know many of the "secret" backdoor trails into the unit. I know where I will concentrate my efforts. I plan to go DIY and on foot. I have accumulated most of the gear I will need for overnight stays in the backcountry. My trekking poles will get a serious workout as will my 61 year old legs.

I am not going into this process thinking I will take some monster ram. That is not important to me. The first 5-6 year old ram that I can get close to will be in jeopardy. I plan to hunt with my .300 Winchester Magnum topped with a 3-12 Swarovski scope. The rifle is dialed in using 180 grain Nosler Accubonds. I feel comfortable with shots out to 400 yards. I know most of the outfitters who work this country and with the exception of Meade Dominick, I don't anticipate bumping into many of them.

Only time will tell if I am going sheep hunting this year.

just sayin...mh

 

[mulecreek]

mh

Good luck in the draw. Unit 1 is on my list as well, I am sitting at 16 PPs. I will just get a point this year as I have a sheep hunt in NWT this year that will use up most of my available time. Next year will be a toss up between unit 1 or 6. My only hesitation on Unit 1 is that I have never been in that country and don't know much about it. Unit 6 I have tromped around in quite a bit.

Sounds like you have unit 1 figured out. Most of my goals on a sheep hunt sound like yours. I am not overly concerned with trophy size as much as I am with having an adventure. From what I hear Unit 1 fills that bill. Good luck and I am looking forward to seeing your hero shots this fall.

 

[Togwotee]

Mh, I assume you're a resident?

Your odds at drawing 1 should be good. a guy I hunt with hunted area 1 a couple years ago and took a 172 ram . like you say it's not the easiest hunt but the quality is as good as any.

Good luck.

















Stay Thirsty My Friends

 

[mightyhunter]

I am a resident and I live within the boundaries of Area 1. I very much want to start hiking into Area 1 but will likely wait until April. This year's weather has been very mild and the snowpack is below average.

mh

 

[Togwotee]

If I were you I'd really really really consider trying to line up a few horses. no knotheads but good mountain horses. there's nothing you could do that would improve your odds more than that.
















Stay Thirsty My Friends

 

[Zeke]

Good luck Mr MightyHunter.
I hope you draw the tag since I'm looking forward to your report and some pics. I know what you mean about the trekking poles getting a workout. Guys of our age really benefit from them. Good luck!

Mulecreek,
Why area 6, other than you've tromped around it? Is there something I don't know (which is usually the case)? I thought that hunt area was the mother of all mothers with low success and difficult terrain... but that's only hearsay.

Zeke

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Good luck to you. It would be cool if you could keep us informed! I hope to be in your shoes one day. I appreciate the way you are approaching the hunt . . .

 

[mulecreek]

Zeke,

6 is my lucky number. Everything you have heard is true. I only put in for it because I want to support the G&F with application fees. Nothing to see in 6, move on.

 

[Zeke]

>Zeke,
>
>6 is my lucky number.
>Everything you have heard is
>true. I only put
>in for it because I
>want to support the G&F
>with application fees. Nothing
>to see in 6, move
>on.

Hahahaha, so very true!
I hope you draw!
Zeke

 

[lhrbull]

has anyone got any insight for draw date

 

[mightyhunter]

LAST EDITED ON Apr-23-16 AT 05:51AM (MST)[p]I am impatiently waiting. Hoping for the first week in May. I did find out that an acquaintance applied for Area 1 with 16 preference points.

mh

 

[kilbuc]

Last year draw results were released on May 7th, 2014 on may 1st and 2013 on may 7th.

So maybe the end of next week.

from the "Heartland of Wyoming"