Awesome story, pics, scenery AND ram! Well earned trophy, sir. Well earned.

I was thinking this very thing on the drive back home. With the exception of more elevation and cooler weather it's pretty close to a very similar hunt. There isn't a level foot of ground anywhere down there until you get to the river bottom. My feet had had enough.

Glad it all came together for you!

Congrats

I am amazed as well CR. I knew at any minute while laying in bed my stomach was going to turn for the worse. So far so good though. Let me correct myself. The straw I used is the "Lifestraw Personal Water Filter" that I had. My other is a Katadyn. For $19 there isn't anything more important or something similar to it to have in your backpack at all times. It has now replaced toilet paper as the number one on the list of things to bring. I am not joking. I shutter to think how it would have ended without it.

I was thinking about that last night, I actually have a small swayers in both my packs and a regular sized one in my pack. Cheap insurance. Only thing is I think they are good for Bactria and not viruses.

Moving my Lifestraw to the deer lease backpack today; just in case I break a leg and have to drink out of a trough 'til my buddies decide to look for me.

You are correct Bobo. It's only good down to .2 microns successfully getting rid of 99.9% bacteria & Protozoa. You are correct in saying it doesn't work on viruses. It was worth the risk given the situation. Time will tell and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. I may be marketing a new weight loss program on Dr OZ in the next few weeks.

Lmao, ironically the stale water is probably safer then the rio grande, Virus wise but I'm bet if it hadn't hit you yet your good. Important thing is you had a filter. Extremely smart on your part to have a filter that country is unforgiving,

Only think bad about the swayers is getting water out of very small pools. In NM this year I ran out of water and started looking at a small spring, but all I had was my water bladder, with the circular screw in cap. Thinking I need to add a pump to my line up. Sounds like the kylerdan stayed pretty clog free? Which model did you get?

The Katadyn that I have is the "Pocket Microfilter". I use it on week long backpacking trips where I intend on using streams, ponds, etc as my main source of water. Otherwise it's too heavy to pack for the rare "oh crap" moments. It is by far their most robust and reliable filter. You might consider the Hiker Pro or Hiker Microfilter. They are lighter but the plastic housings concern me a little

Great ram and awesome story!

Wow, great story and write up!! Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad your hunt turned out well!!! That's awesome!!

Thanks for the amazing loads Chad and accommodating me on short notice. If anyone needs some custom rounds made this is the man to go see. He truly enjoys what he does and is great at doing it.

Thanks again.

Great story and write up. I'm headed that way on January, can't wait!!!

WOW, great story and great ram.

For sure a great story to tell the grandkids and share with all your buddies. Awesome trip

Good job. Gotta love it when a plan comes together!

Way to get the entire sheep hunting experience in just a day! You guys busted your butts and got it done. Excellent write up and mighty fine ram. Thank you for coming out!

Congratulations Sir on your "Sheep Hunt" I enjoyed the read. Once again hats off.

Looks like we gotta hell of a team going on the THF!

Great story, and I too appreciate the kind words. As I told you when you came out, Chad got the rifle to shoot, I'll get you shooting it, and Mike will put you on the animals, the rest is up to you. You got it done, and soldiered through it. Awesome story!

And for Pete's sake quit slapping the trigger! You're making me look bad!