Dall Sheep Hunts
Sheer Cliffs, Glacier Crossings, and Dreams That Can Come True!

Dall sheep hunting is what I cut my teeth on as an Alaskan guide, and to this day it is still an addiction. Sheep hunting gets into the blood and a large part of it is simply the country, at least it is for me. The hopes of seeing the grandfather of all sheep inspires me as well! Dall sheep hunting is not for everyone, make no mistake about it. High mountains, threatening rock slides, sheer cliffs, and on and on and... you get the idea! Now don't get me wrong, because it is occasionally fairly easy to get a respectable ram, but most of the time you will get pushed beyond any limits that you may, or may not have set for yourself. Sheep hunting is conducted from small two man tents in spike camps that typically lack any of the comforts of home, or of moose camp for that matter. Glacial water to drink, cook with, and bathe in, if you like the 38 degree temperatures. Usually we use nothing more than a small fuel stove for all cooking, and the cuisine is usually freeze dried delights. All in all, it is tough conditions, and tough hunting, but if you are in decent shape then don't fear; the opportunities are awaiting. I typically tell guys that they should be able to hike with 50 to 60 pounds of gear over 5 to 6 miles of rough terrain before they consider a Dall sheep hunt, and this is a pretty good rule of thumb. While we don't run around with this kind of weight on our backs while hunting, this is typically what we go into camp with, and if successful, then the return trip out can involve 70 to 80 pound packs. In my opinion it is not a hunt for those who are in intermediate condition. Pre hunt conditioning should be par for the course for anyone considering this type of hunt.
At this time we are able to offer hunts in the Chugach Mountains, the Talkeetna Mountains, or the Alaska Range, all things dependent upon game populations, and our immediate preseason scouting. I returned from sheep camp in the Chugach in late August (2003) with two hunters taking exceptional rams, one of these scored 166 3/8" Boone & Crockett, and we are still waiting to hear from the officials on the other. You can read more about the hunts on the news/specials page. As of this writing, I can report that the general area produced well for us in August of 2004 with two 39" x 14" rams being taken at one time.