Dall Sheep

NORTHWEST TERRITORY
BACKPACK DALL SHEEP HUNT
MAY VERY WELL BE THE BEST

Success continued at 100 percent for 2013 including a couple 40-inch rams being taken.  In 2012 this outfitter had 27 hunters take 26 rams, including 4 over 40 inches.

In 2011 he had 22 rifle hunters and all scored on full curl rams and 2 of the 3 archers also scored. 5 rams were taken that measured over the magical 40 inches.

In 2010 all 25 hunters took rams, including 3 archers. 2 rams were taken over 40 inches and also a 38-inch ram with 15 ¼-inch bases.  Over the past 15 years this outfitter has a success rate of over 95 percent and that includes quite a few bowhunters. Rams have been averaging over 37 inches and just shy of 11 years old. This outfitter has an exclusive area encompassing 9,000 square miles and he is the only outfitter allowed here. This is one of the best dall sheep hunts in North America.  12-day backpack hunts are priced at $19,900 and some guides use pack dogs. Sheep hunts start July 15 and continue into early September.  World-class mountain caribou can be added for a $5,000 kill fee plus license. Roundtrip charter from Norman Wells is approximately $1,200.  2014 is booked full and next available opening is in 2015. Hunt DS119.

 

 

Terry Holder and his nice ram.

 

Brett Macintosh with his great ram.

 

Dean Helms with his good ram.

 

Dean Kirkeby with his big ram.

 

Tom Winkel, Avery and Dan with their nice ram.

 

Vint Varner and a nice ram.