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Title: Bighorn Sheep!
Post by: Elksong on November 30, 2011, 06:28:00 PM
In 2007 I was lucky enough to draw a tag for sheep, but ended up dealing with some target panic, and ended up taking my sheep with a wheel bow. Well in Colorado you have to wait five years before you can start applying again. That's right, I can start again in 2012. After following around the sheep this week, taking pictures of the rut, I am EXCITED! I know it will be forever, maybe never, before I draw again, but at least I get to play the game....
 (http://i.imgur.com/N3UFs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/N3UFs)
 (http://i.imgur.com/idCEL.jpg) (http://imgur.com/idCEL)
 (http://i.imgur.com/cRLhM.jpg) (http://imgur.com/cRLhM)
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Post by: kennyb on November 30, 2011, 06:31:00 PM
Elksong-good luck to ya and hope you get the tag you wish for! These are some great pics, so it looks like you are doing your homework! lol

Kenny    :pray:
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Post by: Elksong on November 30, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
 (http://i.imgur.com/LWVEM.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LWVEM)
 (http://i.imgur.com/1wusv.jpg) (http://imgur.com/1wusv)
 (http://i.imgur.com/rd0ve.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rd0ve)
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Post by: Elksong on November 30, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Thanks Kenny! I am ALWAYS working on my home work. If home work were this rewarding in school I would have done much better!  :biglaugh:
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Post by: Shedrock on November 30, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the great pics!

I had a tag in 2010, and we have to wait 5 years as well to apply again. Then it will take me at least 17 points. I'll be in my 60's by then. Not sure if I can do that hunt at that age, it about killed me at 43.
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Post by: kennyb on November 30, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Amen Brother!
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Post by: cacciatore on November 30, 2011, 07:02:00 PM
Good luck for your next chance.I would love to hunt sheeps!
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Post by: Tim on November 30, 2011, 07:02:00 PM
Jason your photos just keep getting better all the time.  Just incredible!   :clapper:
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Post by: Shan on November 30, 2011, 07:24:00 PM
Those are outstanding photographs
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Post by: TxAg on November 30, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
Drooling over here
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Post by: Elksong on November 30, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Thanks Guy's! I am trying get better with the camera, and get closer to my subjects to get the best possible pictures.

Shredrock - I hear ya! Nothing like sheep hunting to bring out your mortality! The best part for me if I draw again is I will get to take my son this time.
 (http://i.imgur.com/1Etrx.jpg) (http://imgur.com/1Etrx)
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Post by: Homebru on November 30, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
Hey Song,
I'll apply and you can take me out to hunt them!!!!
homebru
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Post by: KellyG on November 30, 2011, 08:46:00 PM
Now that is some awesome Pics.
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Post by: smokin feathers on November 30, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
good luck on the draw. Great pics!!
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Post by: ron w on November 30, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
They are just such a fantastic animal...best of luck to you next year!
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Post by: GWV on November 30, 2011, 09:02:00 PM
That is my dream animal to hunt.
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Post by: guspup on November 30, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
Nice, how big a lens do you need for great shots like these?
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Post by: JoeM on November 30, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Unbelievable pics!!  I've got about a dozen points built up in WY.  Joe
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Post by: Elksong on November 30, 2011, 09:35:00 PM
Guspup -I have a Canon SX30IS, it is not an SLR, has a fixed lens. It will however zoom in pretty well. All of the pictures here exept for the pretty ram facing uphill and the bedded ram, were taken at less then 40 yards. the other two were 80-100 yards. The pictures are MUCH better when they are printed or even before several downloads to get them posted here. Here is the pretty ram at 20-25 yards.
  (http://i.imgur.com/r6n3L.jpg) (http://imgur.com/r6n3L)
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Post by: Roadkill on November 30, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
They have taken somw giants here this year. Great animals
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Post by: swifty99 on November 30, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
Great pics, good luck on the draw.
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Post by: Big Ed on November 30, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
Beautiful pictures, Thank you for sharing!!
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Post by: twitchstick on December 01, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
Great pic's! In the morning I should find out if I drew a sportsmans sheep tag.  :pray:
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Post by: twitchstick on December 01, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
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Post by: JParanee on December 01, 2011, 12:06:00 AM
Great pics

I killed my Big Horn with a rifle in Alberta and I am only missing my desert for my slam

Wish I could have done it with a bow
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Post by: David Yukon on December 01, 2011, 12:28:00 AM
Wow nice pics! Good luck on the draw!! I will put in for a draw this spring for next fall dall sheep bow hunting only tag... and the zone it is alowed to is not even an hour drive from home!!
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Post by: Margly on December 01, 2011, 12:33:00 AM
Great pics!
Thanks for sharing, and best of luck with the 2012 draw              
       :)
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Post by: stujay on December 01, 2011, 02:03:00 AM
Great job getting those close up pics. Thanks for posting them.
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 01, 2011, 02:29:00 AM
Realy great pictures. Good luck on getting a tag.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: MountainTool21 on December 01, 2011, 05:57:00 AM
great pictures brother!! Thank you
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 01, 2011, 07:46:00 AM
Incredible animals and a dream hunt for most of us. Great picts Elksong.
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Post by: rushlush on December 01, 2011, 12:23:00 PM
Great pics!
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Post by: awbowman on December 01, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
What a grand game indeed sir!
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Post by: snakebit40 on December 01, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
I always love looking at your post! Your pictures are always amazing. Good luck I hope you draw another one!
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Post by: guspup on December 01, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
I had no idea you were that close.... I am really impressed :-) What an amazing animal!!!
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Post by: Homebru on December 01, 2011, 09:12:00 PM
Elksong,
Do you ever sell prints of those?  Would LOVE to have one....or all of them.
homebru
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Post by: Elksong on December 01, 2011, 09:39:00 PM
Homebru- I have not sold any,if are really interested you can contact me about it through my website.
  (http://i.imgur.com/U9lov.jpg) (http://imgur.com/U9lov)
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Post by: Elksong on December 01, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
GusPup -once the rut kicks in the sheep are not really al that hard to get close too.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Butts2 on December 02, 2011, 07:40:00 AM
If someone were to ask me I would have said you got that Sheep about 2 years ago  :dunno:  Time sure flies. Great state animal for sure. Thanks great job
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Post by: Bowwild on December 02, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
Thanks for sharing these pictures!  This is my favorite beast!
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on December 02, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
My friend,your pictures are fantastic,thanks ever so much for sharing them with us all.
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Post by: Elksong on December 02, 2011, 07:04:00 PM
Thanks guy's I enjoy getting to get out and photographing these guy's. A camera makes scouting alot more fun!
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Post by: Gehrke145 on December 02, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
Great pics, what unit are those guys in?
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Post by: Elksong on December 02, 2011, 07:44:00 PM
These sheep are in the Glenwood Canyon. I don't remember what that unit # is off the top of my head?