montana ewe sheep hunting

hunter26 · August 16, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

I recently got my ewe sheep tag for the Montana Missouri river breaks in the mail. I was wondering if anyone here had any advice for taking one with a longbow? All tips would be great. Thanks everyone.

tim roberts · August 16, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

Hunter,
Here is a good story, that may help you a bit............

http://www.bpbows.com/modules/content/index.php?id=22

Shinken · August 16, 2011, 09:00:00 PM

Good one for drawing a MT sheep tag!

Shoot straight, Shinken

hunter26 · August 18, 2011, 01:53:00 PM

Thanks Tim, that story helps a good bit. Hope to see you this september.

Thanks for the advice about the bentonite...i guess people in that area call it gumbo haha

Larry O. Fischer · August 18, 2011, 03:26:00 PM

Tough trying to tell a mature ewe from a baby ram. This will cause you to hesitate more than anything. They are very susceptible to the lost wallet stalk, but, can tell by your body language when you are ready to shoot. Work on trying to be nonchalant. I found later in the season more enjoyable, spending time in sheep country watching the rams spar and having to walk by 180" rams to try and kill a ewe....priceless.
Have fun, learn sheep habits, this will payoff in spades when you draw your ram tag.

hunter26 · August 18, 2011, 05:47:00 PM

Thanks Larry,
Nonchalant wont be easy, even though its a ewe, im sure i'll be shakin like a treefull of leaves in a hurricane.

Mark Baker · August 18, 2011, 06:46:00 PM

Good luck Hunter, and keep us all posted on your progress. Kory and I will be rootin' for you!

tim roberts · August 18, 2011, 09:45:00 PM

Lookin forward to it! When are you headed to the Breaks?

hunter26 · August 20, 2011, 02:30:00 PM

Thanks Mark, I'll keep you posted.
Heading up there for the opening on sept. 5th

slivrslingr · August 21, 2011, 04:30:00 AM

Contact Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, there was an article about a ewe hunt a couple years ago. Good luck though, should be a fun and unique hunt!