Heres what I have and these numbers are from the 1989 sheep study and report
The harvest numbers are the average from the years 85-89
Resident trophy sheep 192
Resident non-trophy sheep 217
Non-resident trophy sheep 39
The projected harvest goals for the year 2000 where
Resident trophy sheep 248
Resident non-trophy sheep 476
Non-resident trophy sheep 41
Given these numbers and the harvest gain rate ,considering this is now 2009,and that we are at a harvest rate of less then 1/2 of the projected harvest,I would say YES there is a problum!
I also feel that any reduction in resident harvest must be meet by the outfitters.Further more any outfitter who does not volintarilly,and of his own acord,shows how little respect they have for not only the wildlife of Alberta ,but also the people of Alberta,who these beautifull animals belong to.
How we deal with will be our legacy to the future sheep hunters and admire'rs of Alberta.
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