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BY TAMMY SCOTT 28 IDAHO BIGHORN SHEEP UPDATE BY HOLLIE MIYASAKI, WILDLIFE STAFF BIOLOGIST, IDFG 34 PANIC BY EDD S. WOSLUM 40 FAMILY OBSESSION BY KEVIN KOTTER NEVER MISS AGAIN! 46 HUNTING COYOTES, MAKING MEMORIES WITH MY DAD BY ERIKA PUTNAM 58 BUFFALO DOWN LOW; KUDU UP HIGH (PART 1) ACCURIZER SERVICES 64 SHEEP HUNT EASY PEASY BY MITCH MCFARLAND - WE BEGIN WITH YOUR RIFLE 72 GREY GHOSTS BY JOSH MILLER - ADD A HUSKEMAW SCOPE - BARREL SEASONING 78 LUCK OF THE WRONG DRAW BY RICH CARIGNAN - LOAD TESTING 84 LOWER SALMON RIVER BIGHORN SHEEP CAPTURE AND HEALTH SURVEY UPDATE BY CALL US FRANCES CASSIRER, WILDLIFE RESEARCH BIOLOGIST, IDFG - DATA COLLECTION FOR MORE INFO! - CUSTOM YARDAGE TURRETS 90 SOLO WILDERNESS HUNT BY BEN BRANDT - YOUR ACCURIZED LONG RANGE SYSTEM - NEVER MISS AGAIN 97 REMEMBERING RON SHERER BY MIKE SCHLEGEL 100 DILLINGER RIVER MOOSE HUNT BY DAN KLUTH BEST OF THE WEST HUSKEMAW OPTICS LONG RANGE CUSTOM RIFLES SHOOTING SCHOOL 114 BIGHORNS AND TURKEYS: THE CONSERVATION CONNECTION BY CHESTER MOORE - HUNTER ELITE 4-16X42 BLUE DIAMOND - LONG RANGE HUNTING ETHICS - MOUNTAIN HUNTER 5-20X50 BLUE DIAMOND - SHOOT OUR CUSTOM RIFLES - MOUNTAIN SCOUT INSIDE IDAHO WSF 11 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS - SIGNATURE SERIES 5-20X50 TACTICAL HUNTER - SHOOT OUR AMMO - LONG RANGE MUZZLELOADER 5-30X56 TACTICAL HUNTER - SHOOT 1000+ YARDS 21 2021 IDAHO BIGHORN LOTTERY TAG 52 IDAHO WSF CONSERVATION REPORT BY MIKE SCHLEGEL 88 IDAHO WSF STORE 94 IDAHO WSF CALENDAR CONTEST 99 GLASSING TIPS BY JOSH MILLER CALL PAUL AT: 480-682-7763 WWW.BESTOFTHEWESTARIZONA.COM 108 THE STORY OF THE LOST RIVER RANGE BY JIM JEFFRESS [email protected] 113 WANTED - YOUR STORIES AND PICTURES Summer 2021 IDAHO WSF - 5 SUMMER 2021 creative director/ administrator Tracy Rowley editors/journal committee Bill London, Josh Miller, Mike Schlegel, Jeremy Hixson contributing writers Ben Brandt, Rich Carignan, Frances Cassirer, Boden Harker, Jim Jeffress, Dan Kluth, Kevin Kotter, Mitch McFarland, Josh Miller, Dr. Bruce Mincher, Hollie Miyasaki, Chester Moore, Erika Putnam, Mike Schlegel, Tammy Scott, Edd S. Woslum Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation P.O. Box 8224, Boise, Idaho 83707 CONTACT THE PUBLICATION Phone: 208-345-6171 Contributing photos, articles, stories and research pertaining to wild sheep or the interests of members of the Idaho WSF are always welcome. Email: [email protected] Contributed material will be published at the committees discretion. Website: www.idahowildsheep.org All membership dues include a subscription. RS.3 5-30x50 FFP Award winning optics exclusively sold direct with no middle man and no retail markup. mavenbuilt.com / Lander, Wyoming / 800.307.1109 THE CHOICE OF PROFESSIONAL GUIDES “I’ve trusted KUIU’s gear for me and my clients from the deserts of Working to Put and Keep Sonora Mexico to the tundra of Alaska and everywhere in between. You never know what the weather is going to throw at you, but with Sheep on the Mountain the most technical skin to shell layering system on the market, you don’t have to worry - KUIU always has you covered.” since 1982 Justin Shaffer —KUIU Guide & Outfitter Senior Director MISSION The mission of Idaho Wild Sheep is to enhance wild sheep populations in Idaho, and with partners in adjacent states, for public enjoyment, education, and fair chase hunting; to promote professional wildlife management, and protect sportsmen’s rights. HISTORY The Idaho Wild Sheep was founded in 1982 by two dozen concerned sportsmen who wanted to “put more bighorns on Idaho’s mountains.” From that core group, many of which are still very active on our board and committees, we have grown to a thriving organization with over 650 committed Idahomembers. WSF Board Members Jim Warner, President COMMITTEES Bill London, Vice President BANQUET Zach Higgins, Past President Jim Warner and Bill London (Co-Chairs), Zach Higgins, Triston Warner, Tyler Higgins, Don Colter, Don Colter, Treasurer Preston Funkhouser, Mike Schlegel, Brian Kramer Devin Englestead, Director FUNDRAISING Preston Funkhouser, Director Zach Higgins and Bill London (Co-Chairs), Jim Warner, Tyler Higgins, Director Triston Warner, Jeremy Hixson Jeremy Hixson, Director CONSERVATION Michael Schlegel (Chair), Jim Jeffress, Bruce Mincher, Jim Jeffress, Associate Board Bill London, Josh Miller, Greg Sigman, Edd Woslum Brian Kramer, Director MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP Josh Miller, Director Josh Miller (Chair), Triston Warner, Jeremy Hixson Bruce J. Mincher, Director WEBSITE Bradley J. Morlock, Director Josh Miller (Chair) Zach Higgins, Jim Warner, Mike Schlegel, Staff Michael Schlegel, Director LOTTERY Greg Sigman, Director Jim Warner (Chair), Bill London, Zach Higgins Triston Warner, Director JOURNAL LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL OUR GEAR Edd Woslum, Director Bill London (Chair), Mike Schlegel, Josh Miller, Only at KUIU.COM Jeremy Hixson BASE LAYERS | INSULATION | OUTERWEAR | PACKS SLEEP SYSTEMS | BOOTS | ACCESSORIES SUMMER 2021 IDAHO WSF - 9 KUIU_WSF_1Page_FUNDRAISER_PROGRAM_2021_Valo.indd 1 3/10/21 5:03 PM PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS s I write this address, your board is pushing for New board members bring in innovative and creative a successful first-time outdoor event to bring ideas to help us stay a strong conservation group and our Idaho Wild Sheep Family back together will help lead the way into the future. We also want to andA put this pandemic behind us. It has negatively thank those past board members. All have devoted a Some of the Best affected us all for way to long. lot of personal hours and stress dedicated to this mem- bership and the effort for wild sheep conservation. As a board we decided to sell out the raffle tickets and Please take the time to thank them for their efforts. give away the Ultima Thule Dall Sheep hunt before the June 12th banquet. This allowed as much preparation After our June 12th banquet I will be stepping into time as possible for the winner. We are grateful for the the role of past president. Bill London will be our new support of getting those tickets sold out in a very short incoming president. Bill has a very strong conservation BIG GAME time. We gave this sheep hunt away virtually March mind and makes sounds decisions. Additionally, Josh 6th. The board has done our best to make sure these Miller will step up as the incoming Vice-President. virtual events are as exciting and as real as we possibly Josh has a background in natural resources and has can make them. Believe us we are ready for the real spearheaded the ID WSF social media efforts. thing! HUNTINGin North America We are in good hands! Congratulations to Don Colter for winning this hunt! Don has had the sheep bug without getting to hunt It has been my honor to serve as your president! sheep for himself. Don has been applying everywhere he can and getting in on all the raffles for his chance to hunt a ram. Now he is going to get his chance. Don has never let the fact he has not had a chance to hunt sheep himself, prevent him from getting involved and Jim Warner volunteering his time and efforts to wild sheep conser- President vation. Thanks Don and good luck! Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation A special thanks to Ultima Thule Outfitters, Paul & Donna Clause and Don Martin. They have done so NOW BOOKING much to support sheep conservation throughout our Stone Sheep, Moose, Goat, Wild Sheep family nationally and at the chapter level. Caribou, Elk, Wolf, Black Bear, Craig & Alana Kiselbach It has been fun and exciting to see people drawing Lynx, Wolverine & Combo Hunts [email protected] tags as states have started releasing draw results. To see people’s reactions or hear the excitement in their Call Now: 1-250-442-8195 | www.terminusmountain.com | BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA voices is a good reminder to us of why conservation is so important for the future. Get involved with conser- vation all you can! There is always a need for help and your involvement will make a difference. The Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation has conducted annual board elections and appreciate all those that participated by casting your vote. It’s exciting to see some new talented board members joining the team. SUMMER 2021 IDAHO WSF - 11 In Sincere Appreciation for your years of Committed and Dedicated Service on the Idaho WSF Board of Directors. Your contributions have helped make Idaho WSF what it is today. Thank you! ULTRALIGHT MOUNTAIN “SHEEP” RIFLE Combining the best of both worlds. Light weight for packing up any mountain and accuracy on par with rifles weighing twice as much. CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU. Featherweight profile carbon barrels: Titanium or ultra-light actions; Lightweight graphite or carbon stocks Short Action weighs 5.0 lbs to 5.5lbs BRAD MORLOCK EDD WOSLUM (depending on options and barrel length) Long Action weighs 5.25 to 6.0 lbs (depending on options and barrel length) BRUCE MINCHER PRESTON FUNKHOUSER Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.
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