Sheep hunting takes you into the spectacular basins and peaks of the Rocky Mountains. This is typical "Bighorn" range that lends itself to intensive hunting using binoculars, spotting scopes and sheer determination. Much climbing and backpacking is involved and hunters should be physically prepared for hiking in the mountains. There are two distinctly separate bands of sheep in the territory. A full curl regulation and their limit of two to three hunters per year demonstrate their commitment to manage the sheep in their area for quality. Outfitter offer a 10-day Bighorn hunt, 1x1 guided, limited to a full curl. A 160-170 class ram would be a good ram for their area. The rams tend to be lamb tipped, although some may be broomed, and about 8-9 years of age. When you start the hunt, you will pack enough supplies for 4-5 days and will stay on the mountain. They use 2 man tents and/or bivey sacks and freeze-dried food. If a legal ram is not located within the 4-5 days, you will return to base camp and restock your supplies and try again. Hunts are 1x1 guided and often a "spotter" will be assisting from a lower elevation- They have used the same 3 sheep guides, including the outfitter for the last 6 years. These guides are "diehard" hunters, and come with a lot of experience. This is a physically demanding hunt and the terrain is rough. Weather in the mountains can vary dramatically within a 10-day frame, so be prepared for it all; wind, sun and snow.

Contact BC Outfitters for more information.