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Originally Posted by Lr1000
Reading the servays done and the charts. I see no reason for change as there has been little change in 30 years of sheep hunting. It has stayed very consistent. The only reason for change is if we as hunters want to increase trophy quality at the expense of opportunity. As far as making it full curl to help the herd, it's been the same for thirty years and sheep numbers are staying consistent so to me they are doing just fine.
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It has changed significantly. Trophy ram harvest has decreased especially in the southern zones from 1993 onward. From 1980-93 we average probably 220 Rams a year harvested. From 1993-2011 it has averaged 179 Rams a year. 23 percent drop. So yes there has been change in the last 30 years.