The Ram in the White Coat: Dall Sheep and Dall Sheep Hunting

Dall sheep: a chalk-white mountain ruminant, no heavier than a large man, that has persuaded generations of hunters to fly into the Arctic in an airplane that looks assembled from lawn furniture, carry eighty pounds of everything they own on their backs, and spend four consecutive days in a tent listening to the wind explain who is really in charge. And then to pay for the privilege.

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Target Pronghorn for Your First Western Hunt

The pronghorn antelope is abundant in the American West, licenses and tags are readily available, and outfitted hunts much more affordable than elk or mule deer. On the other hand, pronghorn is a sharp-sighted and wary creature, making hunting one a real challenge. All this makes pronghorn, according to Ron Spomer, an ideal quarry for a first hunt in the American West. With tips on what rifle and cartridge to use, how to stalk pronghorn, how to choose an outfitter, and more.

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