ishootbambi,
I have a few questions for you.
1. What in your eyes would make for a "QUALITY" hunt for mature rams? Not sure I understand when we already have some priority and lottery draws that seem to target mature rams. Do we just need more?
2. Do you have data to back up that 95% of legal rams outside the park are harvested every year?
3. If you have only spent 6 days in the mountains can you be sure that there really is a lack of mature sheep?
Not meant to offend, but I think there is opportunity for mature sheep, same as any species - its just that alot of guys wont pass up an opportunity at a legal one if they get that chance.
I think if you are soley relying on the B&C book for an idea about our age structure - you should also realize, sheep habits in hunted areas have also probably changed during the last 60 years of increased human activity. they are adaptable creatures.
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