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Isn't this about a discounted hunt? You've been the resident whinner for 15 years, congratulations?? You have added what exactly?
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Dennis Harms for one called him Hap.
Sitka Deer here is his phone number in Cedarville CA-(530) 279-2789
I called him Mr. Harrower to his face.
I have talked to him several times.
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Jimmy Harrower and Toney Oney indeed killed some monster Dalls in the 60s on their own. Legendary sheep hunters. Those guys would walk away from a 40 and come back in a year or two when he was 42 or 44. Never talked to them but I'd love to listen to their stories. You guys are lucky to know him.
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I remember seeing some of the older photos from Tony and Rita Oney and had to try for a while to pick my jaw up off the floor- those folks really knew how to kill giant rams! Would've liked to meet Mr. Harrower... Cool stories... Thanks!
Tanner
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Hope you sell your sheep hunt. Tried Rokslide?
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I remember seeing some of the older photos from Tony and Rita Oney and had to try for a while to pick my jaw up off the floor- those folks really knew how to kill giant rams! Would've liked to meet Mr. Harrower... Cool stories... Thanks!
Tanner THE story you have to hear from them with both in the room is about their trip to Mexico during dental school. I have written it up here a couple times... I have seen the Oney mounts in person...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Damn it. Too many obligations this year, including a fishing trip in Ketchikan this August, or else I would be seriously interested in this.
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Great thread and stories of legends. If someone even has an inkling to hunt Dall, I'd be sending a PM so fast it would make young Tanner's head spin.
I hope there's a Campfire member who takes the hunt and I hope we all read about it come September.
Bob
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Dennis Harms for one called him Hap.
Sitka Deer here is his phone number in Cedarville CA-(530) 279-2789
I called him Mr. Harrower to his face.
I have talked to him several times.
Yes, I have his number and know he is in CA... realize my post sounds a little like I was saying he is still in WY and apologize for that. Hoppy is simply one of the truly grand guys of all time in my book. A couple guys were droning about there 338WBs and how they would just "Knock moose dick into dirt..." A moose was spotted in a meadow right next to camp and we ran out to kill it. Hoppy walked up to the WB boys and looked at their bull, walking around it... they were amped up... "Knocked his dick in the dirt!.........." "With all the noise you guys have been making I would have thought he would be deader than that!"
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Why are these stories not in a book?
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Cool stories, tough sumbitches .
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
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Cool stories, tough sumbitches . For once you are right... I was... and still am...
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Hoppy was a pretty fair hand at everything he did, whether flying, hunting or guiding ! I always admired him as he treated us new guides with respect.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Bob Anderson has several pictures and stories about Jimmy Harrower and Tony Oney in his book "Great Rams". He has written two follow up books in the same style with pictures and stories with each one in "Great Rams II" and "Great Rams III". Great books if you are interested in the history of sheep hunting, especially in Alaska. Bob is the foremost historian on sheep hunting and has a writing style all his own. I'm kinda partial to "Great Rams II" myself. 
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IIRC there is a picture and story of a big Dall from the Tonsina Walk In Area where Tanner has this years hunt for sale in the first "Great Rams". It's for damn sure a historic area with a record for good genetics.
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Cool stories, tough sumbitches . For once you are right... I was... and still am... Boy some of you Alaskans, just can't help but run your traps... Must be hereditary??
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
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in the words of Rodney King can't we all just get along..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Some force themselves to step into the trap too!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
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Some force themselves to step into the trap too! They might even poke the pan just to see what happens. 
Bob
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Tanner, Damn shame I can't have my lard  ss in sheep shape by then.
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