Many believe this is all a conspiracy to eventually end or severely curtail sheep hunting. I think its a change that the province thinks will meet the highest priority goals of all stakeholders. ie: still allow the same opportunity for residents to hunt sheep with a general tag, while increasing the number of mature rams in the breeding population. Will the number of harvested rams decrease? Likely. Will the trophy quality increase? Likely.
What no-one wants to admit is that the wildlife resources in this province are finite, while hunting pressure continues to increase. Regulations are going to have to change to suit the increased population and pressure. Maybe if we shut down resource development we can go back to 1960's regs in 10 years? (HA!)
I have a young boy here at home too - and I cant wait to take him sheep hunting. Hopefully for a Dandy of a Trophy Sheep someday.
And If it goes on draw I'm heading west....
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