|
|
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202
Campfire Member
|
OP
Campfire Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202 |
I’m looking for a dall sheep hunt with a reputable guide that would allow me to book a hunt 2-3 years in advance which would make it a lot easier to pay for over that period of time. Do you guys know any solid guides that will allow this, I have done some searching but all the people I have found just has the following year available on there site. Thanks guys !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,927
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,927 |
Luke Tyrrell , at Tyrrell trails. +1 (907) 888-6348
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,669
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,669 |
Give Jake Jefferson a call. I know his area had a bad winter kill a couple years ago------should be back when you want to go. I've hunted with him twice----he's a good guy & a straight shooter.
Last edited by colorado bob; 11/19/21.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,868
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,868 |
I'm not sure if the Ellis's are still guiding but they get damn good sheep out of nebesna.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 714
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 714 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,874
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202
Campfire Member
|
|
OP
Campfire Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202 |
Thank you guys for this information I’ll be calling these folks Monday to talk to them and ask some questions!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 20,200
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 20,200 |
I've been under the impression that most---if not all---reputable outfitters in Alaska are booked up several years in advance, so unless a cancellation hunt is in the mix you'd have to book at least 2-3 years in advance if not more.
I have no idea if you're wanting to concentrate on sheep size, or want to hunt a particularly rugged area, etc. but I'd be looking at the Brooks Range. Big sheep come out of most all areas of the state, but the Brooks Range seems to be cranking out a lot of them, I suspect due to both less hunting pressure and more remoteness.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 318
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 318 |
Dave Marsh....Big Game Big Country. Did the same as you're suggesting. Check out his website, lots of pics and info.
Good Luck with your search. Thank you for your service!
Last edited by Snootie; 11/19/21.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202
Campfire Member
|
|
OP
Campfire Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202 |
Dave Marsh....Big Game Big Country. Did the same as you're suggesting. Check out his website, lots of pics and info.
Good Luck with your search. Thank you for your service! This guy has came up three times so must be something good there. I have reached out to him !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,796
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,796 |
I can recommend Matt Snyder. His step dad is Frank Entsminger. They hunt a good area and they know sheep.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,487
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,487 |
I can recommend Matt Snyder. His step dad is Frank Entsminger. They hunt a good area and they know sheep. Matt and family can hunt 2-3 good areas. Good folks that know their area very well. I would also consider Wrangell Outfitters. Will Kohler is an upfront guy with a great area that doesn't get over hunted.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202
Campfire Member
|
|
OP
Campfire Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 202 |
ThNks for all this information guys I have reached out to all of them to try to make the best choice!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683 |
Dave Marsh....Big Game Big Country. Did the same as you're suggesting. Check out his website, lots of pics and info.
Good Luck with your search. Thank you for your service! This guy has came up three times so must be something good there. I have reached out to him ! Dave’s a great guy, we sat on my deck this past August & ate good food while drinking good liquor. I believe he’s done w sheep himself, turning those duties over to the young studs, Brian is a great guy as well. They took a toad outa their area this past August
Last edited by 2legit2quit; 12/01/21.
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 86,157
Campfire Oracle
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 86,157 |
You gets the coolest dudes to drink with on your deck!
LOL. 😉
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 740
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 740 |
Mr shoemaker beat me to it - call Luke
He and his brother Wes have a nice area, a lodge to HQ before you head to the tent camps, and above all wonderful attitudes. My trip with them (August last year) was FUN!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683 |
You gets the coolest dudes to drink with on your deck!
LOL. 😉 None any cooler than the guy that can bend iron. With just a mean look 💪🏼
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 20,200
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 20,200 |
Supposedly, according to a Hunt'n Fool article, guided dall hunts either this year or last in AK were at 54% success. Not sure if that is a reflection of sheep numbers or the quality of hunters, or something else....but it is something to think about.
It is a lot of $ for odds such as that. Research your chosen outfitter well.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 50,626
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 50,626 |
Supposedly, according to a Hunt'n Fool article, guided dall hunts either this year or last in AK were at 54% success. Not sure if that is a reflection of sheep numbers or the quality of hunters, or something else....but it is something to think about.
It is a lot of $ for odds such as that. Research your chosen outfitter well. Sheep numbers are falling and falling hard almost everywhere in AK...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,487
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,487 |
Supposedly, according to a Hunt'n Fool article, guided dall hunts either this year or last in AK were at 54% success. Not sure if that is a reflection of sheep numbers or the quality of hunters, or something else....but it is something to think about.
It is a lot of $ for odds such as that. Research your chosen outfitter well. Sheep numbers are falling and falling hard almost everywhere in AK... Sheep harvest data is still being compiled but I've seen a few numbers and they appear dismal. I've hear that guided hunt success in the Alaska Range was 25% but I haven't seen confirming data. DCUA early hunt DS203 had overall success rate of 27% with average age 8.5 years DCUA late hunt DS204 had overall success rate of 18% with average age 7.0 years +
|
|
|
|
|
593 members (10gaugemag, 1moredeer, 160user, 1beaver_shooter, 204guy, 007FJ, 66 invisible),
2,317
guests, and
1,236
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,112
Posts18,464,422
Members73,925
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
