Dall Sheep
Hunt DS540
This outfitter has one of the few private
concessions in eastern
2013 proved to be a tougher year than normal with extreme weather conditions. 5 of his 7 hunters took home rams averaging 35 to 36 inches with the best going 38 ½. Of the 2 unsuccessful hunters one hurt his ankle and lost 3 days and the other hunter saw rams, but never had an opportunity.
In 2012, 3 of the 4 horseback hunters tagged rams and all 3 backpack guys scored. 2011 was 6 for 6. 2010 they had 7 hunters take 6 rams and the unsuccessful hunter missed 2 and in 2009 all 6 hunters took home rams. Rams in his area have averaged a respectable 35 to 37 inches with 13 to 13 ½-inch bases.
They operate out of 2 base camps. The horseback hunts
are based out of weather port wall tents that are 14’ by 16’ with 5’
side walls. The outfitter’s
wife does the cooking and this area is not very accessible by plane,
making the horses a valuable commodity. The backpack hunts are also
based out of a 14’ by 16’ wall tent, but they spike camp from there
utilizing pup tents. Both areas are accessed by a charter flight from