MT senior citizen sheep hunt

[john]

Although sheep hunting would be a new adventure for me. It was only natural bighorn sheep hunt. We traveled to the Missouri Breaks on October with grand pa and in five days we had spotted more than 40 rams, 15 of which had horns that would make our hunting memorable.

 

[magistrate98]

Isn't this what hunting is truly all about? Putting your skills to the test, outsmarting the animal and executing a successful stalk that puts you close enough to shoot the animal - with whatever weapon you choose. I have several nice photos and one nice wall mount. Some of the photos were much more difficult to get.

View attachment 5077 This is my sheep hunt No tag, no gun, game warden right behind me (retired warden) age70

 

[HuskyMusky]

Right or Wrong, I'd definitely support a 70yo applying for 30 years to get a sheep tag ahead of some 10yo kid who's never hunted.

Part of me thinks just make a fair system and keep the rules fair for all. Squaring points is a pretty good system IMO.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I guess I can reply to this thread as I will be 72 this year!!! I have never killed a sheep and really did not start applying until about 12 years ago. Still havn't drawn here in Colorado and have never applied anywhere else. I am not in favor of an age based tag preference. Hell I have never drawn a winning lottery ticket, does that mean I should get an advantage over a younger person cause I have less time left in my life to win.......wrong!

If these folks really want a sheep tag that bad, go with an outfitter to Canada or Alaska. Sure its more $$$$, but come on, once in a lifetime. If I wanted one that bad, I'd borrow some $$$$ against my home and go for it. Just an old fart's take!