Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Holiday Hunt

Ryan was so excited to draw a coveted Big Horn Sheep tag this year.  I mean, who wouldn't want to be out in the cold, rain and snow during Christmas?
 I spent 3 days shopping, cooking, and packing thier food for the first half of the trip.
 Finally,  they started out with lively spirits on Friday 17th


The weather was chilly, and a forecast of rain all week!  But it didn't dampen thier hunting frame of mind.  It was a beautiful area with only one slight difference from other areas they hunted...
It was in the Nevada Test site!

Camp was set up and they were ready to hunt!
  After 3 days of solid rain, cold and fog...they were ready for a break.  They came home Monday 20th and didn't go back until Weds night still hopeful of a good sheep.

Friday 24th rolled around and still no sheep.  One more break from the hunt for Christmas, then it was back to camp Sunday night!
  Monday, around noon,  I got a call from Byron, a buddy who was up helping him, letting me know he got one!
   I was so excited (as I sure he was too)

He is pretty happy with his trophy and is planning on a full body mount (wonder where that will go?)

1 Comment:

Nancie said...

I enjoy looking at all the hunting pictures. What a rugged hunt! I'm happy it was not in vain for him. Must really get in your blood, this hunting activity. I'm just too lazy to make such a effort.

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