Looking to book a Rocky Mountain Bighorn hunt for 2011 to complete my 1st Slam. Possibly able to go in 2010, but 2011 more likely. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Do you have a preference to where you want to go? Maybe tell us a bit about yourself too. Do you want to backpack or horseback or does it matter? I know a few of the Alberta guys, and would be willing to offer some suggestions.

Thanks for the reply, I would prefer a horseback hunt vs a strictly backpack hunt. Open to either BC or Alberta. Thanks again for
the help.

If you are looking for a great hunt contact Peter Whitlow in Hinton ,Alberta. I have been on 3 sheep hunts with him. I missed a good one the first year but consider it one of the best hunts I have ever been on. I went back 2 years later and got a good ram on the 6th day. I hunted with him again this past season and got a good ram at the conclusion of what I now consider to be the best hunt I have ever been on! email me if you would like more details

Jim

Yup, although I don't know Peter personally I have heard good things about him. I would suggest talking to Glen Willsie, Skip Selk, or Scott Odgers. If you email me at burtzz@telus.net I can get you some more details and contact info.

Both Peter and Glen would provide a excellent hunt and I am sure either would give maximum effort towards getting you a ram.However do not expect any Alberta sheep hunt to be a cake walk and no Alberta Outfitter runs 100% every year on sheep.Be in shape and be prepared to do either backpack or horseback.Both Peter and Glen use horses but be prepared to hike if necessary.If I was booking a hunt I would make arrangments for extra TIME as it may take more than a couple weeks to get an chance at a ram.Peters area is further north than Glens and the rams further north tend to be a bit smaller.As a nonresident I would take a ram in the 165 class on the first day of the hunt if the opportunity presented itself unless I already had a larger one. Good Hunting

Thanks for all the information so far. I am not opposed to hiking and I keep myself in "sheep shape" all year round. Having been sheep hunting in the Yukon the last two years I feel pretty "prepared" for what it takes to make a hunt successful. I plan on discussing opportunites with the Outfiters at the upcoming conventions. Hopefully I can get something booked in the next month or so. Again I appreciate all the comments and advice.

I'd also talk to Lorne Hindbo. An really nice guy in a good area. I think he has pretty good success also. He'll be at Grand Slam. Good luck. Alberta is a beautiful place to hunt with a lot of great people. Some real characters.

After talking with some of the outfitters at SCI, I am thinking of switching gears and maybe tying for a California Bighorn. Had a good visit with Ashnola Guide Outfitters. Any suggestions?

I know of Kipp Kelley, from George Kelley Outfitting, based in Hinton, Alberta, him and his father have had the best sucsess rate in Alberta for over 20+ years, over 90%. This is a horseback hunt North of Jasper National Park. Seen that GSCO have bought 3 hunts of him now, obviously shows that GSCO believe he is the best bighorn outfit around. I would get in contact with Kipp for a true experience and a great chance of getting a bighorn 1st time.