Jim Knief (aka 972Elk) drew both a bull and ram tag this year. Here's the details he posted in the forum.....

"Hit the Elk and Sheep Lottery - Well, both of my hunts were awesome! I hunted the sheep first. I was not able to make up until August 20th. This worked out pretty good as the other 2 tag holders got there sheep on the opening weekend. Meaning, I had the entire unit to myself to hunt. I met some incredible people during my hunt! From the biologist, to antelope hunters, to guys scouting for the next sheep hunt. Great people!!!

I decided to do the hunt on my own. So, my lifelong friend and hunting partner did this hunt on our own. This was our first sheep hunt ever. We hunted for 5 days before I got to shoot my ram.

On our first stalk, on the first day, we got caught in downpour. Yes, downpour! Rain gear, what rain gear, were hunting in the desert, right! Well, we got soaked! We were 200 yards from a ram but it's was storming so bad I couldn't tell if he was a mature ram or not. The next day we went back in there and i blew the stalk.

We switched mountain ranges and found a band of 7 rams. There were 2 mature Rams in the group. We could not get on them that day or in the evening. We went back the next morning and found them. Finally, they were in a position where we could make a play on them. About an hour later, we were within 200 yards of the band. I found my ram and was able to get him with one shot!"