texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,416
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,769
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics537,014
Posts9,719,419
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 9 10
2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt #6743846 04/23/17 07:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Booked a 2017 Dall sheep hunt in the Yukon back in 2015..... and now August is fast approaching. 10 day hunt 8/9-8/19. This thread will be a diary of sorts. Flights, hotel before/after hunt all booked. Now in the "getting ready" stage. Which is half the fun. smile Carrying my Sako Finnlight in .300 WSM (.30 cal because I will have a grizzly tag) - it prints little groups with the 180 grain TSXs I wanted to use. So all good there.

As always, my pool table has become a gear table for the hunt. Not all of this will make the cut, but if it made it this far it's definitely in the running:



I've lost 20 lbs since New Years - that's 20 lbs I won't have to hump up the Pelly mountains. Exercising now and intensifying it as the hunt draws near. At my age (53) a balance between good exercise but not hurting oneself is called for, especially with my hinky back which forced me to give up running a few years ago.

Speaking of a few years ago, here's me 11 years ago on my last trip to the Yukon for Fannin (Stone's) sheep:


I now weigh the same, but unfortunately have added some miles since then.

Anyway, hope some of you might enjoy going along on this adventure with me.


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743856 04/23/17 07:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
S
Sneaky Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
S
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
Looking forward to this.

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743869 04/23/17 07:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 110,788
dogcatcher Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 110,788
Watching!


Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________

[Linked Image]
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743880 04/23/17 07:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Already got 2 pieces of good news re: flights.
1)Kept checking and re-checking until I was allowed to use the same # of CC miles as a domestic round trip ticket. Whoo!
2)Airline recently upgraded me to first class on the flights up (DFW to Vancouver and Vancouver to Whitehorse). Whoo-hoo!

Had a heckuva time exploring all the flight options. What it all boiled down to was that there is one late flight daily (8:00 PM) from Vancouver to Whitehorse. You can get to Vancouver numerous ways with two legs of flying, but the only direct flight that worked leaves DFW at 7:00 AM and at arrives at 10:00 AM or so.

Result: a long day sitting in the Vancouver airport. May make a quick trip into the city but likely will just stay put (I've seen it twice before).


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743888 04/23/17 08:02 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Going with Tim Mervyn's outfit. Wonderful family operation with consistent success for their hunters on nice rams. Some clients hunt from cabins and some ride out on horses and spike hunt in the mountains. Guessing he has me penciled in the latter category since he told me to bring my sleeping bag, pad, and tent. Which is fine with me.

Here's a few "Christmas cards" showing all the rams taken each year:





Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743889 04/23/17 08:02 PM
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,117
MikeC Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,117
I'll be watching. Good luck!


www.connerknives.net

In every old body lives a young person wondering what the hell happened!

[Linked Image]
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743905 04/23/17 08:22 PM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
BOBO the Clown Online Content
kind of a big deal
Online Content
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
Have a safe trip


Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743908 04/23/17 08:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Would appreciate any gear "hacks" that you guys have found to be useful on your hunts.

Examples of a couple of mine are Starbucks Via instant coffee packets and a lightweight "buff"/silk scarf for both cold and sun protection. Both are lifesavers for me.

I also use trekking poles and have found them to be lifesavers while climbing. Some prefer them, some use one, and some don't like them at all.


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743927 04/23/17 09:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638
P
Pitchfork Predator Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
P
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638
Good luck with your hunt NP. up


Marc C. Helfrich
Retirement Planner

www.insured-wealth.com
469-323-8920
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743965 04/23/17 10:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,200
T
Theringworm Online Content
Pro Tracker
Online Content
Pro Tracker
T
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,200
Subscribing..... On the "To Do List" for sure.

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743967 04/23/17 10:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
BOBO the Clown Online Content
kind of a big deal
Online Content
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Would appreciate any gear "hacks" that you guys have found to be useful on your hunts.

Examples of a couple of mine are Starbucks Via instant coffee packets and a lightweight "buff"/silk scarf for both cold and sun protection. Both are lifesavers for me.

I also use trekking poles and have found them to be lifesavers while climbing. Some prefer them, some use one, and some don't like them at all.


I didn't do coffee but do use mtn ops yeti as me energy drink replacement.

Bucees has a rub called "carnivore blk" I'm adding it to what I call my "meat eater" pull out. Aka spices, etc.
For back county meat.

As far as trekking poles. Texas company called Pacemaker Stix, is a bargain

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743973 04/23/17 10:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Thanks Bobo I knew you'd have some good ones. Please add any more that come to you. up

One key some may not know on international travel is to have Form 4473s listing all your rifles, scopes, cameras, and optics with their serial #s. They can be obtained online, print them off, list all your serialized gear, and take it to a U.S. Customs office for signing and stamping by an officer. This form proves you owned/took the gear in with you and didn't buy it in the country visited. Canadian customs doesn't care but I have had more trouble with U.S. Customs on the return trip than anyone else. Go figure. This form cuts through all the red tape.


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6743975 04/23/17 10:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 43,769
S
Stub Online Happy
THF Celebrity
Online Happy
THF Celebrity
S
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 43,769
Good luck, be safe and great hunting up Take plenty of pics!


texas flag








Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744004 04/23/17 11:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,204
L
LuckyHunter Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
L
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,204
Have a great trip. Enjoy every moment and remember it's already successful.

MOLESKIN



Drop him before he rolls down the mountain... if possible


Lucky 7 Exotic Ranch located in Eden, Tx. Well managed self sustaining herds roaming our 3,000 acre ranch. First Class Lodging, Ranch style meals and qualified guides. 30+ species.
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744028 04/23/17 11:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 209
T
Texasphez Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 209
Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Already got 2 pieces of good news re: flights.
1)Kept checking and re-checking until I was allowed to use the same # of CC miles as a domestic round trip ticket. Whoo!
2)Airline recently upgraded me to first class on the flights up (DFW to Vancouver and Vancouver to Whitehorse). Whoo-hoo!

Had a heckuva time exploring all the flight options. What it all boiled down to was that there is one late flight daily (8:00 PM) from Vancouver to Whitehorse. You can get to Vancouver numerous ways with two legs of flying, but the only direct flight that worked leaves DFW at 7:00 AM and at arrives at 10:00 AM or so.

Result: a long day sitting in the Vancouver airport. May make a quick trip into the city but likely will just stay put (I've seen

it twice before).


Been there done that! Only so much to see in Vancouver airport= a long day of boredom!

Tim and Jen are good people, I would hunt with them again anytime! Have fun and I'll be waiting for pictures!

My only advice I can add is; find a horse, and spend sometime riding before you go! And if your knees start hurting while in the saddle lengthen your stirrups!

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744035 04/24/17 12:04 AM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
BOBO the Clown Online Content
kind of a big deal
Online Content
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
Oh don't forget gorilla tape wrapped lighters. Insta fix everything but including hotspots


Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744042 04/24/17 12:18 AM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Had that one BOBO. smile


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744044 04/24/17 12:19 AM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
N
Nogalus Prairie Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
N
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
AJ I'll take that beauty no questions asked! up


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744095 04/24/17 01:20 AM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 274
J
jae011 Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
J
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 274
Good luck! I will be in the brooks range for Caribou next year as well as BC for moose. Im counting down the days and it seems like the days are crawling by.

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744100 04/24/17 01:22 AM
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,200
T
Theringworm Online Content
Pro Tracker
Online Content
Pro Tracker
T
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,200
I don't go anywhere in the backcountry without Leukotape. I religiously put it on day one where I am prone to getting hotspots. From a 3 day 50 mile alpine backpacking trip to 9 day hunts It hasn't let me down yet.

I'll second the trekking poles. Huge fan. I am partial to Leki's but....

I like Gear Aids Tenacious tape over duct tape. To me it seems to have better adhesive for cloth repairs that will be exposed to rain (personal rain gear, rain fly, tent etc). Plus it comes in small size rolls.

For chaffing prevention and moisture absorption I like using the single use packets of 2Toms Blister Shield. Very lightweight, dump it where you want it and you are good to go.

Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744115 04/24/17 01:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 14,768
jeh7mmmag Online Happy
gramps
Online Happy
gramps
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 14,768
Thanks for sharing. We will be watching, and Have a good safe trip.


�Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
~ John Muir
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Sneaky] #6744136 04/24/17 02:21 AM
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,263
A
A.B. Online Content
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Online Content
Obi-Wan Kenobi
A
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,263
Originally Posted By: Sneaky
Looking forward to this.


X2


Good luck brother!


Talent is a gift, character is a decision.
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Theringworm] #6744168 04/24/17 02:56 AM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
BOBO the Clown Online Content
kind of a big deal
Online Content
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
Originally Posted By: Theringworm
I don't go anywhere in the backcountry without Leukotape. I religiously put it on day one where I am prone to getting hotspots. From a 3 day 50 mile alpine backpacking trip to 9 day hunts It hasn't let me down yet.

I'll second the trekking poles. Huge fan. I am partial to Leki's but....

I like Gear Aids Tenacious tape over duct tape. To me it seems to have better adhesive for cloth repairs that will be exposed to rain (personal rain gear, rain fly, tent etc). Plus it comes in small size rolls.

For chaffing prevention and moisture absorption I like using the single use packets of 2Toms Blister Shield. Very lightweight, dump it where you want it and you are good to go.




GAT works to good on skin. The blk gorilla tape works a whole lot better then duck tape. But also wont eat your skin


Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #6744171 04/24/17 03:02 AM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
BOBO the Clown Online Content
kind of a big deal
Online Content
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,267
Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Had that one BOBO. smile



Ha!!

Don't forget lip balm, doubles for anti chafing


Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile
Re: 2017 Yukon Sheep Hunt [Re: Stub] #6744192 04/24/17 03:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 23,147
Bee'z Online Happy
The Beedazzler
Online Happy
The Beedazzler
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 23,147
Originally Posted By: Stub
Good luck, be safe and great hunting up Take plenty of pics!


cheers


[Linked Image]
Page 1 of 10 1 2 3 9 10
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3