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sheep opener tomorrow
Good luck to all the hunters sleeping on the mountain tonight hoping to pull the trigger on a trophy ram tomorrow.
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08-24-2016, 04:57 PM
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Are are the rivers out east. Forecast looks like they were getting hammered over the last few days.
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08-24-2016, 04:57 PM
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How are the rivers on the eastern slopes*
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08-24-2016, 06:23 PM
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Rained like Hell here, N. Sask is up 3 meters, betting it's no different west of Sundre. Be Careful.
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08-24-2016, 07:29 PM
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Won`t be crossing the Big Red tomorrow. Probably try it friday. 
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08-24-2016, 08:25 PM
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My sons r sleeping out there tonight. Got my figures crossed
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08-24-2016, 09:11 PM
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Good luck to all you guys!
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08-25-2016, 01:50 AM
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Good luck fellas! Wish I was out there....
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08-25-2016, 02:43 AM
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Good luck on the hunt to all of you hearty mountaineer type guys.
When you're sitting on a mountain view think of old Jack Brewster's hunt back around 1912 and his trophy for inspiration.
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08-25-2016, 05:42 AM
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Will be nice to see the pics soon and read the stories 
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08-25-2016, 07:36 AM
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Quote:
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Good luck on the hunt to all of you hearty mountaineer type guys.
When you're sitting on a mountain view think of old Jack Brewster's hunt back around 1912 and his trophy for inspiration.
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Maybe not so, probably taken in the Park. 
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08-25-2016, 08:33 AM
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Maybe not so, probably taken in the Park.
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A lot of the old boys hunted in the parks lol It was fun to read the wilmore books and the start of parks back in the day. It talks a bit about that in there if I remember right
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08-25-2016, 08:50 AM
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opener today
Nube what books are out there to read regarding the old timer outfitters/guides of days gone by. Would be a good read im sure. Has there been any post of lucky hunters yet?
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08-25-2016, 09:17 AM
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The Wilmore books I found real good. Some awesome info in them and history
http://willmorewilderness.com/product-category/book/
Not sure how many books there are now but they are worth having on the coffee table especially if you have spent time in there. It is a magical place!
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08-25-2016, 10:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bullets
Good luck on the hunt to all of you hearty mountaineer type guys.
When you're sitting on a mountain view think of old Jack Brewster's hunt back around 1912 and his trophy for inspiration.
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This pic always cracks me up......he just looks so happy 
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08-25-2016, 10:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bighornram
Nube what books are out there to read regarding the old timer outfitters/guides of days gone by. Would be a good read im sure. Has there been any post of lucky hunters yet?
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Try some of these
Pioneer Guide (Ray Mustard)
Dewey Browning Vol. 1-2
The Life and Times of Nayda Hallet
Parts 1-4
Chester Sands 44yrs an Outfitter parts 1-2
People and Peaks Basil Leonard
These are all good reads
And yes some of them were going into the parks. That should still be happening today to move the rams out. Valerius Geist even mentioned moving rams around in some of his work.
If anyone knows of more please let us know I will be buying them. Some of these guys are living legends for sure
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08-25-2016, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justahunter
Try some of these
Pioneer Guide (Ray Mustard)
Dewey Browning Vol. 1-2
The Life and Times of Nayda Hallet
Parts 1-4
Chester Sands 44yrs an Outfitter parts 1-2
People and Peaks Basil Leonard
These are all good reads
And yes some of them were going into the parks. That should still be happening today to move the rams out. Valerius Geist even mentioned moving rams around in some of his work.
If anyone knows of more please let us know I will be buying them. Some of these guys are living legends for sure
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Loved the Chester sands books.read em a few times.brownings family live very close to my cabin as well as the bugby family.neat stuff
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08-25-2016, 11:59 PM
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Sorry the pic of Jack's sheep caused a de rail. I just thought Jack's sheep head was impressive.
Back on track... Again have a great hunt guys.
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08-26-2016, 07:52 AM
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That Brewster ram is hanging in the Jasper museum. Have a wander in there if your ever there its worth it. Hope everyone has a great sheep hunt and the guys that work hard get rewarded.
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08-26-2016, 09:02 AM
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This is another real good read
http://jksolutions.ca/book/
I know this fellows family as well.
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08-26-2016, 09:04 AM
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The Life and Times of Nayda Hallet
Someone once said of Nayda, even the Grizzlies stepped aside when she came down the trail. Anybody who ever saw her in person won't argue that.
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08-26-2016, 09:39 AM
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interesting stuff guys, these sheep hunting stories and the people associated with it is great, keep it going. Love hearing about the different personalities associated with the sheep/outfitter heritage back in the day.Post more pics
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I've seen pictures of one full curl ram hitting the ground. Not my picture and don't have permission to share. sorry.
Any reports of other rams going down?
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08-26-2016, 10:15 AM
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I've seen pictures of one full curl ram hitting the ground. Not my picture and don't have permission to share. sorry.
Any reports of other rams going down?
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Good way to start. I'm jealous of the guys on the rocks. I got a buddy out right now with my horses, it's killing me not being out there. Lucky bugger.
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08-26-2016, 01:11 PM
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Ram down
Seen pics of a nice ram took opening day in 437
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08-26-2016, 08:09 PM
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Pretty crazy harvest for the opener, i know of half a dozen down, a few nice ones. The provincial unemployment rate shows in the hills though.
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08-26-2016, 10:37 PM
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Just got back, everything is hanging on the clothesline, man did it rain.
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08-27-2016, 06:44 AM
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Pretty crazy harvest for the opener, i know of half a dozen down, a few nice ones. The provincial unemployment rate shows in the hills though.
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Same old crap just like last years thread. Lots of "stories" from the wannabe sheep hunters but no pics or proof.
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08-27-2016, 07:17 AM
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Gone Hunting
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Same old crap just like last years thread. Lots of "stories" from the wannabe sheep hunters but no pics or proof.
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So the only difference between a "wannabe" sheep hunter and a real one is the real one posts pics?
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08-27-2016, 07:36 AM
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So the only difference between a "wannabe" sheep hunter and a real one is the real one posts pics?
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Wannabe stays home and plays on computer.
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