Trophy Sheep 2012

AlbertaHunter2009 · #1 07-24-2012, 02:15 PM

I just found out I've been drawn for a trophy sheep tag for the 2012 hunt in WMU 438! WMU 438 is between Hinton and Jasper National Park. I've watched lots of trophy sheep hunts on TV over the years but have never been fortunate enough to go on a hunt. Needless to say I'm pretty excited to have my own tag! I'm still fairly new to hunting and was wondering if you guys could give me some tips/advice?

Do you know of any local Outfitters or Hunting Guides?
Have you hunted in this area in the past?
Any trophy sheep hunting stories?

I'll keep you updated and will upload pictures of the hunt if possible.
Thanks.

#2 07-24-2012, 02:30 PM

Jonas Guinn would be a good guide to contact. What season did you draw?

Ryry4 · #3 07-24-2012, 02:32 PM

Lucky bugger. Congrats on a great hunt. You have abreast opportunity to kill a great ram with this tag.

Stewie · #4 07-24-2012, 02:38 PM

wow nice tag to have thats for sure... Just curious what priority were you…? You say you’re new to hunting and I thought this tag would take 20+ years to draw…?

Congrats on the tag though… once and lifetime draw that’s for sure…

pikeslayer22 · #5 07-24-2012, 02:40 PM

There is no priority on this draw more of a lottery

Ryry4 · #6 07-24-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

wow nice tag to have thats for sure... Just curious what priority were you…? You say you’re new to hunting and I thought this tag would take 20+ years to draw…?

Congrats on the tag though… once and lifetime draw that’s for sure…

438 is a random draw every year. You don't accumulate priority.

Edit: looks like Pikeslayer22 beat me.

Stewie · #7 07-24-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryry4

438 is a random draw every year. You don't accumulate priority.

Edit: looks like Pikeslayer22 beat me.

hmm did not know that...

Acesneights · #8 07-24-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

wow nice tag to have thats for sure... Just curious what priority were you…? You say you’re new to hunting and I thought this tag would take 20+ years to draw…?

Congrats on the tag though… once and lifetime draw that’s for sure…

I'm assuming he drew the random draw tag.No priority

#9 07-24-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

once and lifetime draw that’s for sure…

Not for everyone...lol

pikeslayer22 · #10 07-24-2012, 02:58 PM

Not to be greedy but this year i was drawn and i also have a substantial amount of $ into the raffle for the Ministers tag! Could be good!!LOL

AlbertaHunter2009 · #11 07-24-2012, 03:03 PM

sheephunter: Thanks, my draw choice was 711 so I'll be hunting from November 11th to the 20th.

Stewie: This was the 2nd year I've applied for this tag.

Stewie · #12 07-24-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

sheephunter: Thanks, my draw choice was 711 so I'll be hunting from November 11th to the 20th.

Stewie: This was the 2nd year I've applied for this tag.

Wow thats awesome... good luck, post some picks

#13 07-24-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

sheephunter: Thanks, my draw choice was 711 so I'll be hunting from November 11th to the 20th.

Stewie: This was the 2nd year I've applied for this tag.

No real secrets to the hunt. Put your time in at one of three spots and hope a ram makes his way off the mine or out of Jasper headed to the mine. It's a game of climb and wait and hope.

Good luck. I've had the good fortune to film a hunt in 438 and it's a unique experience.

AlbertaHunter2009 · #14 07-24-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

No real secrets to the hunt. Put your time in at one of three spots and hope a ram makes his way off the mine or out of Jasper headed to the mine. It's a game of climb and wait and hope.

Good luck. I've had the good fortune to film a hunt in 438 and it's a unique experience.

I've heard a few people mention about the Mine or Mine Boundary. Where abouts is this area? Which is the easiest route to get there? What brings the sheep to this area? Thanks

#15 07-24-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

I've heard a few people mention about the Mine or Mine Boundary. Where abouts is this area? Which is the easiest route to get there? What brings the sheep to this area? Thanks

You really should take a drive out there and get the lay of the land and familiarize yourself with the portion of 438 that you can hunt. Head south of Hinton on Highway 40...you can't miss it.

ishootbambi · #16 07-24-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

I've heard a few people mention about the Mine or Mine Boundary. Where abouts is this area? Which is the easiest route to get there? What brings the sheep to this area? Thanks

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gunslinger · #17 07-26-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

I've heard a few people mention about the Mine or Mine Boundary. Where abouts is this area? Which is the easiest route to get there? What brings the sheep to this area? Thanks

Unbeleivable , dont even know where your putting in for the draw and low and behold draws the worlds best sheep tag. WOW. lol dont even know how to get there.

Speckle55 · #18 07-27-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

I've heard a few people mention about the Mine or Mine Boundary. Where abouts is this area? Which is the easiest route to get there? What brings the sheep to this area? Thanks

the mine boundary is 438B and is closed to hunting ..Sheephunter answered how to get there .. if you do a re-con stop by the Fish and Wildlife office in Hinton and talk to Chris or Adam/Jeff and get a map/or they will tell you how to access trails..
What brings the sheep to this area is regeneration plants that is not native to area and the area has had the trees removed so 95 % is now below tree line( and with tree regen not much because of 1700 animals on site pasture 10 sq miles).. they have the protection of mine vechicals and personal moving about the mine so predatation is not a issue and they have adjusted to this,,, the empolyees have name's for them the bigger rams (about 250 rams on mine in Nov)

David

Rackmastr · #19 07-24-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

sheephunter: Thanks, my draw choice was 711 so I'll be hunting from November 11th to the 20th.

Stewie: This was the 2nd year I've applied for this tag.

Thats a fun season to hunt for sure! Be prepared and do as much homework as you can on this one. Its not a walk in the park but if you do your wok you'll have a very good hunt.

Jonas Guinn is a good outfitter to contact if you're going that route.

Pillage · #20 07-24-2012, 05:06 PM

[QUOTE=AlbertaHunter2009;1533823]sheephunter: Thanks, my draw choice was 711 so I'll be hunting from November 11th to the 20th.

Congrats and I'll be seeing you up there!! My buddy was drawn too for the same time. Should be a good hunt.

antlerguy · #21 07-24-2012, 06:47 PM

If you are looking for a guide Jonas is your man.

Antelopeous · #22 07-24-2012, 07:18 PM

Ive got a question about this draw? Can i put in my "999" for wmu 410 and put in for 438 in the same year as long as i "999" my 410 draw or can you only draw one or the other?

BackPackHunter · #23 07-24-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaHunter2009

I just found out I've been drawn for a trophy sheep tag for the 2012 hunt in WMU 438! WMU 438 is between Hinton and Jasper National Park. I've watched lots of trophy sheep hunts on TV over the years but have never been fortunate enough to go on a hunt. Needless to say I'm pretty excited to have my own tag! I'm still fairly new to hunting and was wondering if you guys could give me some tips/advice?

Do you know of any local Outfitters or Hunting Guides?
Have you hunted in this area in the past?
Any trophy sheep hunting stories?

I'll keep you updated and will upload pictures of the hunt if possible.
Thanks.

Good luck with the tag
I meet a guy who got it last year, and only missed the book by a few inches