DCS Report post Posted December 9, 2010 After trying to get a sheep tag for 39 years, the good lord felt sorry for me, and got my chickens in a row.I was like most people with a sheep tag-no knowledge of sheep ,or what to do.A good friend of many many years is a very successful sheep guide with about 48 successful sheep hunts under his belt.I picked his brain,and everyone else that I could think of to learn about sheep.I talked to hunters that had the same tag last year,and the other hunter this year.Fast forward to last wed.opening day.Having scouted 10-12 days I felt I was ready.We had camp set up,and about 7 of my friends were coming to help.The other hunter had found a sheep that he wanted to take,and he was successful on a ram that scored 171.Not bad,considering that the largest sheep killed in the unit the last 25 years scored 170.I went to his camp to see his sheep that evening,and it was a great feeling knowing that I held the only remaining tag in the unit.We all went out the next couple of days with only a few sheep seen,and no shooters.Sat. morning we went out to the area where the other hunter was successful,and found a couple of rams right away.They moved over the ridge due to a truck even though they were 1/2 mile away.We moved positions,and one of my friends seen them, and the stalk was on.We had a video man,spotter,and myself move across to the mountain,and on the backside of a ridge from the sheep,everyone stayed back.There ended up being 6 rams with 3 shooters.While they fed around we set up the 15x56's,and watched them for about 30 minutes.They bedded down on a very steep hogback.The ram that I finally choose to take was quartering away looking over the desert floor.I ranged him at 390 yards,and told my buddies that I was going to shoot.I was shooting a 7mm mag. that I have had since 1972.so I know the rifle fairly well.At the shot the rams head dropped between his front legs,and he was mine.He ended up scoring 166,and some change at Game and Fish.I hunted on the Barry Goldwater Gunnery Range in 40B.I want to thank Greg Koons,and everyone else that made this hunt possible,as it was definately a team effort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted December 9, 2010 Congrats Cliff on your ram!!! I know you put alot of time and work into this hunt and it all paid off!!! Cant wait to see the pics, do you need help posting them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Here are some Pictures Of Cliffs Ram. Thanks for letting me be a small part of it. After 39 years of waiting no one deserved it more. Congrats Buddy!! And This one is for Amanda! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted December 10, 2010 What a beautiful ram!!! Congrats again Cliff!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Great looking ram, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Thanks for coming to my rescue Daniel,I need all the help I can get!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Beauty of a ram and a huge congrats to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Congrats on a fine ram! Only 29 more years until my tag..... .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Very nice. Congratulations! I know Amanda will adore you for that sticker pic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Very nice. Congratulations! I know Amanda will adore you for that sticker pic! I adore Cliff anyway, but yes I love the sticker pic!! Awesome ram Cliff! I am very happy for you buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpotNStalk Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Awesome Ram!!! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Gorgeous Ram! Congrats! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Greg Koons is one of the best out there and most folks don't know who He is. He is very humble and doesn't brag or have a website, but has all the knoledge . Congrats on a great sheep and I only have 18 points . Hope I don't wait as long as You to get that tag. The old Guys in this buss. know their stuff and the units, the younger guides have the dreams and the estregen to do it But I would trust an old bull any day. Congrats again....BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Greg Koons is one of the best out there and most folks don't know who He is. He is very humble and doesn't brag or have a website, but has all the knoledge . Congrats on a great sheep and I only have 18 points . Hope I don't wait as long as You to get that tag. The old Guys in this buss. know their stuff and the units, the younger guides have the dreams and the estregen to do it But I would trust an old bull any day. Greg came from a sheep hunting family[His dad was a great one] and we are talking many Years experience. Congrats again....BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ402 Report post Posted December 10, 2010 That's so awesome! Congrats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
