Stone Sheep - BC
Stone's Sheep occur in relatively large numbers in many of the mountain
ranges in the northern 1/3 of the province of B.C. They number approximately
14,500 animals. Their range also extends up into the Yukon Territory and number
approximately 4000 animals. Over 1/2 of this number in the Yukon are what can
be described as Fannin Sheep or an intergrades between Stone's and the pure
white Dall Sheep of the Northern Yukon.
Stone's Sheep are named after the hunter - explorer Andrew Stone who brought
back the first specimen to the United States from BC in 1896. This specimen
was collected in the Stikine River area of the Cassiars. What this means is
that the proper name is Stone's Sheep.
As anyone who has seen a herd of Stone's, the color variation between each
member of the herd can be quite striking. As well, there is a pronounced color
variation between different areas of the range. In the Southern and the
Western areas of their range the sheep tend to be quite a bit darker. Both
males and females have a large white rump patch that extends down each hind
leg. As well, the head is most times a lighter color than the body. Shades
of gray, black and white can make this species quite difficult to find in
the wild and it is often the white rump patch that gives them away while
they are up and feeding.
Stone Sheep can be hunted as a single species or on a mixed bag hunt.
BC Outfitters works with several outfitters in BC that are still reasonably
prices and produce excellent results year after year.
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