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Old 05-19-2016, 08:52 PM
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So, did you drive to camp and then hike straight up to the hunting grounds from the parking lot? Or did you hike in to a basecamp and then spike, etc.? How long is the hike from camp to get to the sheep up those sharp, sharp climbs?
Had a stone hut as base camp. We got there driving up a dried river bed for hrs on end in an old huge jacked up Russian military truck. It was a rough ride. Then at about 4am every morning we would drive up the river some more an hr and start a pretty much straight up climb. It would take about 5 hrs to get into sheep heights.
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Old 05-19-2016, 08:54 PM
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Was it nice hunting without grizzlies?
Did you feel you could hike around in the dark?
Actually there was a ton of Grizz sign around. Saw lots of tracks and scat. The bears there are bit smaller than ours though. We hiked a lot in the dark as we didn't have long days and the hikes were brutal long
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Old 05-19-2016, 08:56 PM
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Old 05-19-2016, 08:57 PM
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Old 05-19-2016, 09:12 PM
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Had a stone hut as base camp. We got there driving up a dried river bed for hrs on end in an old huge jacked up Russian military truck. It was a rough ride. Then at about 4am every morning we would drive up the river some more an hr and start a pretty much straight up climb. It would take about 5 hrs to get into sheep heights.
It looks like the toughest climb I could ever imagine. Has to be up there as one of the hardest of all from the photos you posted. Love the description of the truck and the ride in. Must be an awesome hunt. What an incredible animal. Have to say congrats btw.
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Old 05-19-2016, 09:19 PM
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Makes me remember why I don't sheep hunt. I would be crying like a little kid at those heights lol. I like ground level.
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Old 05-19-2016, 09:29 PM
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The air got thin and I caught myself sipping the air. It was real weird. It wasn't like feeling O2 deprived when you stop breathing but your breathing would go faster and for some reason I would breath with like I was sipping a hot chocolate. It was real strange and would only last a min. or 2 and then be fine
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Old 05-19-2016, 09:40 PM
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Did your buddy post photos of his hunt as well somewhere?
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Old 05-19-2016, 10:19 PM
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That looks like an adventure ! Thanks for posting.
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Old 05-19-2016, 10:20 PM
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Did your buddy post photos of his hunt as well somewhere?
Nope
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Old 04-14-2017, 05:19 PM
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I finally got some work on my Tur and got it finished a few weeks ago with a friend of mine that helped me out.
It was fun seeing it put together and enjoyed being a part of it. I think it looks pretty good on the wall!!

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Old 04-14-2017, 08:25 PM
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Cool looking room.
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Old 04-15-2017, 09:38 AM
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Nice!
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Old 04-15-2017, 11:31 AM
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Never seen this thread before. That is the wildest looking critter I've ever seen. Congrats on the adventure and the trophy.
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Old 04-15-2017, 12:03 PM
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Thanks for the post u got to be in excellent shape
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Old 04-15-2017, 01:19 PM
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Wow. That is some hard hunting. Wonderful pics. Congrats on the animal. You seem to have good luck, and skill I'm sure, with some good animals. Still remember that whitetail. Thanks for sharing
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Old 04-20-2017, 08:15 AM
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Wow Phil! Most impressive! You must surely be loaded???!! How often do you hunt abroad? What else is on your bucket list?
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Old 04-20-2017, 08:42 AM
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Terrific pictures and trip for you, great share!
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Old 04-20-2017, 09:36 AM
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Outstanding. Did you get your Cadomin ram done yet?
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Old 04-20-2017, 10:55 AM
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very cool Phil!
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Old 04-20-2017, 12:24 PM
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Excellent result, both the trip and taxidermy look perfect. Congrats.
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Old 04-20-2017, 03:06 PM
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Outstanding. Did you get your Cadomin ram done yet?
No i have the cape tanned but I havn't done it yet. Was wanting to do a double pedestal mount. Problem is i need another ram....
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Old 04-20-2017, 08:50 PM
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No i have the cape tanned but I havn't done it yet. Was wanting to do a double pedestal mount. Problem is i need another ram....
Geez, can I get one (my first one) first?
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Old 04-20-2017, 09:45 PM
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Geez, can I get one (my first one) first?
Well I got a tag this year so you better get too it! I have some time this year to get out so I may have to give it a go and see if I can find another decent ram. My horseshoes are running out so who knows.
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Old 04-20-2017, 10:26 PM
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Congrats, the pictures, the scenery, and the smiles are awesome to see.
cheers
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Old 04-23-2017, 07:41 PM
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Very cool hunt.
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Old 04-23-2017, 08:32 PM
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