How to Pack and Prep for an Alaska Sheep Hunt
An Alaskan sheep hunt puts the hunter and his gear to the ultimate test. Think you’re ready? Here's a detailed list of the gear you'll need, along with a few tips for proper fitness preparation.
Must-Have Gear for a DIY Sheep Hunt
It’s not every day you draw a sheep tag, so when you do, you want to be ready. But what does “ready” look like? Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll want to make sure you have when you go after a once-in-a-lifetime trophy.
What You Need for Hunting Bighorn Sheep
Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be bought.
A Ram While the Day is Young
All sheep hunts have their ups and downs. A hunter in his 60s feels every one of them in the Brooks Range.
Member's Hunt: Two Rams for Three Generations
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Richard Kroger of Worland, Wyo.
Member's Hunt: The Alaska Double
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gregory Fleming of Springfield, Va.
Member's Hunt: The Luck of the Draw
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Tim Hunt of Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Luck On Lone Star Rams
In the rugged mountains of West Texas—home to desert bighorns and introduced aoudad—sheep hunters can strike it big.
Into the Gobi
Asia’s Gobi Desert, with its barren, waterless landscape, isn’t exactly what most would consider a prime hunting locale. But hidden amongst the hills and rocks are some of the most unique game species in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Bighorn Sheep May Be World Record
Wildlife biologists say the 10-1/2-year old bighorn ram that died of natural causes in Alberta could be the B&C Club's new world record.
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