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<blockquote data-quote="IChaseCoues" data-source="post: 684600" data-attributes="member: 5008"><p>I've hunted them a few times in that area and others. I'm not very good at it by any means, but I have learned a few things over the last few years. </p><p>+1 on the water. I carry about 4 liters and usually come home mostly empty. </p><p>The terrain is rocky and steep so good boots with ankle support are a must. </p><p>Glass is also important. The things are hard to see untill they are running away spooked. </p><p>Start prepping for the hunt by studdying maps. Find the easiest travel routes and glassing locations if you can ahead of time. They may not always work out though. I</p><p>n the middle of the day glass the steep nasty stuff and the very tops of the ridges. They sometimes bed in the cholla patches on the ridge tops. Really they could be anywhere at any time especially if there are any other hunters around.</p><p> </p><p>When one hits the ground the work begins. I know its an over used statement, but the most work I've ever had getting an animal out involved bringing a ram from the bottom of a canyon to the road at the top 2 miles away. That was painful and I was in pretty good shape! Knowing where the roads are will help with this too. It may be easier to pack away from the vehicle and stash next to a road then go bring the vehicle to the sheep. As stated above a good pack will help a lot. I use a badlands 2200, but most top end packs will work as long as it fits you well. I should be down there helping a buddy during that hunt.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps! If you want more info PM me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IChaseCoues, post: 684600, member: 5008"] I've hunted them a few times in that area and others. I'm not very good at it by any means, but I have learned a few things over the last few years. +1 on the water. I carry about 4 liters and usually come home mostly empty. The terrain is rocky and steep so good boots with ankle support are a must. Glass is also important. The things are hard to see untill they are running away spooked. Start prepping for the hunt by studdying maps. Find the easiest travel routes and glassing locations if you can ahead of time. They may not always work out though. I n the middle of the day glass the steep nasty stuff and the very tops of the ridges. They sometimes bed in the cholla patches on the ridge tops. Really they could be anywhere at any time especially if there are any other hunters around. When one hits the ground the work begins. I know its an over used statement, but the most work I've ever had getting an animal out involved bringing a ram from the bottom of a canyon to the road at the top 2 miles away. That was painful and I was in pretty good shape! Knowing where the roads are will help with this too. It may be easier to pack away from the vehicle and stash next to a road then go bring the vehicle to the sheep. As stated above a good pack will help a lot. I use a badlands 2200, but most top end packs will work as long as it fits you well. I should be down there helping a buddy during that hunt. Hope this helps! If you want more info PM me. [/QUOTE]
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