Rocky Mountain Bighorn in Alberta's Canmore Bow_Zone
Hunt trophy bighorns in Alberta's famous Canmor archery-only area. The area typically holds good numbers of ewes and lambs all year long, but every year when the rut and cold weather kick in, the big rams come out of the park and into the hunting area. Catch the rams as they migrate out of the park in well established game trails, or glass meadows and slides for feeding / breeding rams. Backpack into tent camp (wall tent dropped in earlier with chopper) strategically located near sheep feeding and migration routes. Be prepared for tough conditions, but it’s a highly productive hunt. Close Encounters hunting consultant, Gary Martin, finished his Super Slam with a bow by killing a great ram in the Canmore in 2008.
Where: Canmore Bowhunting only area Southwest of Calgary, Alberta
Cost: $30,000
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Basic Hunting Strategy
Glass from the edge of the park on high vantage points and stalk rams that move out of the park in search of ewes. Stay in a tent camp unless bitter cold weather requires a move off the mountain.
Dall Sheep Bowhunt
Bowhunt dall sheep in the McKenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories. Fly into remote sheep country 120 miles southwest of Norman Wells for a backpack hunt with a good outfitter. This is a first class, full service operation with tons of experience guiding bowhunters. They generally take 4-6 bowhunters every year, most of which go home with a good ram. This area differs from many of the others in that the quality is very good. Expect shooters to average 35” - 37” with a few over 40” - good guides and a lot of sheep make this a great hunt. This hunt combines well with mountain caribou.
Where: Mackenzie Mountains, southwest of Norman Wells – Northwest Territories
Cost: $25,800 US , Deposit: $8,500
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Hunt Dates: July 15 – September 15
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Classic spot and stalk. Glass from high vantage points, and stalk shooter rams when they move into a vulnerable position.
Stone Sheep Bowhunt
We do not currently have a good Stone Sheep Bowhunt, but it's on the radar and we're working on it. Contact Tom (715) 554 - 3302 for details
Desert Bighorn Sheep in Mexico
Hunt desert bighorns on Carmen Island in Mexico with gun or bow. This island has a great population of good sheep and success runs near 100% on rams over 160 inches. This area is a great choice for bowhunters as the number of sheep generally allows for multiple opportunities and the terrain is rough and broken which creates good cover to approach to within lethal bow range. Stay in a nice lodge on the ocean with great meals and a spectacular view.
Where: Carmen Island – Baja Mexico
Cost: $65,000 US, Deposit: $14,500
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Spot & Stalk your trophy Aoudad in the Hill-country of central Texas near the town of Camp Wood. This is a full-service all-inclusive hunt with good guides for Free-range wild Aoudad Rams. The hill-country has more vegetation than west- Texas with more game per square mile. It’s less physical than the west-Texas with nice, but a little smaller average Rams than out west. You’ll be hunting private 1,000 – 2,000 acre ranch with a strict quota on the number of rams allowed to be harvested every year which ensures sustainable quality every year. They have plenty Sheep and you’ll see 20-40 every day and nearly everyone will kill a mature Ram. The best time to hunt these sheep is probably October, when they are rutting, but those of us from the snow-belt would enjoy a winter break and hunt them in January. You can expect to see Axis and Black Buck which can be added via trophy fee.
Where: Camp Wood, Texas
Cost: $4,500 US Deposit: $2,250
Hunt Schedule: October 1 thru April 30
What is included in hunt cost :
· Services of professional guide (1x1) for 4 full days of hunting
· Trophy fee for Aoudad Ram
· Field Preparation of trophy
· All the meals and accommodations (6 nights) during the hunt
· All transportation needed during the hunt
· Round pick-up/ drop-off from Airport (San Antonio
What is not included :
· Accommodations before / after the contracted hunt dates
· Hunting License ($55)
· Extra hunting days ($500 / day)
· Trophy fee for additional animals taken dur the hunt
o Axis Deer ($2,500)
o Black Buck ($2,500)
· Items of personal nature
· Meat processing or Taxidermy work
· Nonhunters - $50 / day
· Gratuity for guide and staff
These prices subject to change without prior notice
Contact Close Encounters for current prices and availability
Tom Close (715) 554 – 3302
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