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  • DIY Bighorn Sheep Skull Mount With Habitat

    DIY Bighorn Sheep Skull Mount With Habitat
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    Why A Skull Mount? Bighorn sheep are the embodiment of the Rocky Mountain West. Considering how difficult they are to obtain, from tags to preparation to hunting, memorializing the hunt is a big decision. I’m not big into shoulder mounts anyway and sheep skulls are badass. Plus, skull mounts are easier to maintain, take up… Read more

  • Rendering Bighorn Sheep Lard

    Rendering Bighorn Sheep Lard
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    It isn’t every day you shoot a bighorn. Naturally, one should want to utilize every edible bit. One way to do this is by making lard. What Is Lard? Lard is the product of rendering, or melting, the fat of an animal off of the meat or other tissue. It also helps to preserve the… Read more

  • 2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part Three

    2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part Three
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    This is the conclusion to my sheep hunt. It was an action packed 10 days sheep hunting and I could not ask for more of an experience. For background, see my previous articles on drawing the tag (part one) and preparation (part two). Getting There The trip out went smooth as can be expected. I… Read more

  • 2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part Two

    2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part Two
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    This is the second article in a series about my bighorn sheep hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho. In part one, I discussed the background of drawing the tag and the area that is the Frank along with my decision to hire an outfitter. It was not an easy call but it was… Read more

  • 2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part One

    2024 Frank Church Wilderness Sheep Hunt: Part One
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    When I first saw the email, I thought it was a glitch. The message from Idaho Fish and Game stated that my application for a bighorn sheep tag in the Frank Church Wilderness was successful. Only 85 tags were issued. In Idaho, nonresidents can draw no more than 10% of the total tags and no… Read more