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  Dall Sheep: Wildlife Notebook Series - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Dall sheep are found in relatively dry country and frequent a special combination of open alpine ridges, meadows, and steep slopes with extremely rugged "escape terrain" in the immediate vicinity.
Dall rams as old as 16 years have been killed by hunters, and ewes have been known to reach the age of 19 years.
Hunting: Dall sheep produce excellent meat but are relatively small in size (usually less than 300 pounds (136 kg) for rams and 150 pounds (68.1 kg) for ewes), and it is difficult to retrieve meat from the rugged alpine areas which they inhabit.
www.adfg.state.ak.us /pubs/notebook/biggame/dallshee.php   (1063 words)

  
 Dall Sheep
The alpine ridges, meadows, and steep, rocky slopes that have "escape terrain" are where the dall sheep live.
Annuli is the pattern of growth on the rings of the dall sheep.
Current population numbers for the dall sheep in the Brooks Range is 30,000.
library.thinkquest.org /3500/dall_sheep.html   (792 words)

  
 Dall Sheep photos, stock photography, art pictures and natural history information
Dall sheep inhabit the subarctic mountain ranges of Alaska, and are often confused with Mountain goats which inhabit Alaska's coastal mountain ranges.
Dall sheep prefer habit with rugged ground in order to escape from predators that cannot travel quickly through such terrain.
The primary predators of Dall Sheep are wolves, coyotes, fl bears, grizzly bears and golden eagles are predators on the young.
www.alaskaphotographics.com /dall_sheep_photos.shtml   (815 words)

  
 Arctic Refuge: Dall Sheep
The sheep too are challenged - by the harsh alpine environments of Alaska and northwestern Canada.
Dall sheep eat grasses, sedges, broad-leaved plants, and dwarf willows.
Sheep forage is limited by the cool temperatures and nutrient poor soils of the northern alpine environment.
arctic.fws.gov /sheep.htm   (367 words)

  
 Dall Sheep
Our Dall sheep were all born at the zoo and originate from a captive herd that were brought to the zoo from the wild by Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Dall sheep males (called rams) average close to 300 pounds, while females (called ewes) are closer to 150 pounds.
Dall sheep are herbivores that eat primarily grass and sedges.
www.alaskazoo.org /willowcrest/dallsheephome.htm   (655 words)

  
 Denali Adventure: Dall Sheep
The sheep have a low center of gravity, four steady legs, and a soft pad on the bottom of their two-toed, spread out hooves that really help them move easily through the rocks.
If you count the rings you can tell how old a sheep is. she said it was to bad we were not around during the mating season because the Male sheep head but each other to determine who is the leader.
On the right were 6 mother Dall sheep (ewe) with their baby sheep (lambs) very close to the river.
www.iwebquest.com /denali/details/dall.htm   (672 words)

  
 Alaska Dall Sheep Hunts, Dall Sheep Facts and Hunt Area Description!
Dall sheep can be found from the edge of the Aleutian Range near Lake Clark, all the way to the Yukon Territory border in the east, and from there they flourish to the North Slope in the Brooks Range, well above the Arctic Circle.
Dall sheep usually remain in a rather small range for most of their lives, but they have been known to travel excessive distances from time to time.
Dall sheep essentially move when the stomach tells them to, and their tendency to bed for a decent amount of time is often to the advantage of the hunter.
www.dall-sheep-hunts.com   (925 words)

  
 Sheep Prey
Dall sheep live 12 to 15 years old.
Dall sheep are 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall.
Horns of Dall sheep are made of keratin, the same material as in fingernails.
www.northstar.k12.ak.us /schools/joy/denali/Hinzman/sheep.html   (94 words)

  
 Mervyn's Yukon Outfitting - Outfitter in the Yukon, Canada
Dall Sheep are the white and possibly prettier version of the two species of thinhorn sheep found in North America.
This area was the area in which outdoor writer Jack O’Connor preferred to hunt Dall sheep and most his Dall hunting was done here in the late 1940’s through to the 1960’s.
By putting emphasis on the age of the sheep that we harvest we are allowing our younger rams with good genetics to grow and become our busters of the future.
www.yukonsheep.com /dallsheep.htm   (382 words)

  
 Dall Sheep Fun Facts, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
These all-white sheep live their short lives on alpine ridges and meadows, and on steep, craggy slopes.
When Dall sheep sense danger they flock to rocks and crags to elude predators.
In winter, Dall sheep paw through snow on wind-blown slopes to browse on dry, frozen grasses and sedges.
www.wildlife.alaska.gov /index.cfm?adfg=funfacts.sheep   (152 words)

  
 Yukoner chosen for historic Dall sheep hunt
Dall Sheep were decimated by hunters in the 20th century
The permit Hansen won is for one sheep and is one of only two allotted this year.
"Dall sheep is a real prized trophy in the States," said Dennis Dickson, a member of the Kluane Renewable Resources Council.
www.cbc.ca /canada/north/story/2006/07/05/nor-dall-sheep-hunt.html?ref=rss   (1392 words)

  
 Dall Sheep Hunting, Castle Rock Outfitters
Our Dall Sheep hunting is conducted deep in the heart of the Alaska Range and offers perhaps the most challenging and rewarding adventure in Alaska.
You'll be transported to the field via bush plane, ATV or off road vehicle, depending on hunting conditions and the exact location of the hunt.
A Dall sheep makes an outstanding mount with the added bonus of up to 80 pounds of some of the best wild game you'll ever taste.
www.castlerockoutfitters.com /dall-sheep-hunting.htm   (353 words)

  
 Dall sheep hunting in Alaska. Guided & unguided big game hunting trips
Dall Sheep hunting in Alaska opens August 10th and runs trough September 20th.
These season dates are always subject to change by the department of fish and game.
Most of our sheep will be in the 36" - 38" range.
www.alaskafishinghunting.com /dallsheep.html   (279 words)

  
 Texas Dall Sheep Hunts | High Adventure Hunting Ranch
The Texas Dall Sheep was derived from cross breading Corsican and Mouflon sheep.
Male Dall Sheep are called rams and feature rounded horns that make for a very attractive and exotic mount.
Texas Dall Sheep hunts start at $750 for a full curl ram and are backed by our No Game, No Pay policy.
www.highadventureranch.com /dall_sheep.html   (135 words)

  
 Alaska Dall Sheep Guide; Dall Sheep Facts and Hunt Area Description!
So it is in sheep country, the landscapes deceive, and travel isn't always accomplished with ease.
Sheep hunting isn't always this exciting, but as a veteran of the mountains I can assure hunters that it behooves them not to underestimate the physical challenges that are involved in the pursuit of Ovis Dalli, the white ram of the north.
My evaluation of a man's ability to do a sheep hunt really comes down to his ability to handle a sizable load (60 pounds is my criteria) over the course of 4-5 miles of severe terrain, and if someone isn't up to this task he is likely to find himself in a heap of trouble.
www.dall-sheep-guide.com   (543 words)

  
 Alaska Hunts! Hunting Brown Bear, Dall Sheep, Alaska Moose!
Alaskan brown bear hunts are conducted from the world famous Alaska Peninsula, east of Cold Bay as well as the coastal waters of western Cook Inlet, to the salmon rich streams that feed the Susitna Valley, and the foothills of the Alaska Range.
Dall sheep hunts are run in the Chugach Mountains, the Talkeetnas, and the Alaska Range.
An Alaskan brown bear hunt is the epitome of the North American wilderness experience, and our Dall sheep hunts leave little room for you to catch your breath.
www.alaskahunts.net   (356 words)

  
 Alaska tells guides to leave goats at home
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Dall sheep hunters planning to use domestic goats as pack animals have been asked by state veterinarians to leave them at home.
Beckmen said most populations of Dall sheep, mountain goats and musk ox in Alaska have never been exposed to infectious diseases and parasites of domestic animals.
In Arizona, domestic goats introduced a virus that caused blindness and ecthyma, which causes lesions, to a desert bighorn sheep herd that led to deaths and a decline in the population.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/local/articles/0810goats10.html   (246 words)

  
 Hunting the Russian Far East For Brown Bear and Snow Sheep.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Snow sheep are similar in body size to Stone Sheep of British Columbia and slightly smaller in horn size then the Dall Sheep of Alaska and Canada.
In the autumn Snow Sheep hunts are conducted in the same manner as the fall bear hunt, that being from the launch.
Not only are sheep seen feeding on the mountain sides and tops of the rolling hills and steep mountains, but bears are also found eating cones and feeding on the beaches.
www.larryrivers.com /kulu.htm   (1766 words)

  
 The Quest for Dall Sheep - Including the story of the world record dall sheep
Written with candor and humor, it is required reading for those wishing to know and understand the rich history of Alaska.
From WWII combat missions, to daring rescue flights on the highest peaks in North America, to guiding for majestic Dall sheep, Jack has led a life that most of us can only dream of.
Although Jack is known as a premier pilot in Alaska's short history, his books indicate his true calling may be that of Author.
www.outdoorsdirectory.com /products/quest_for_dall_sheep.htm   (513 words)

  
 Hunting for Alaska bear, Dall sheep, moose and caribou with Deltana Outfitters
Hunting for Alaska bear, Dall sheep, moose and caribou with Deltana Outfitters
There is nothing that we enjoy more than spending time in the wilderness on the trail of large game: moose, bear, sheep, caribou, and more...
I will be back for maybe Dall Sheep in a year or so.
www.deltana.com   (281 words)

  
 Dall Sheep Photos, Dall Sheep Pictures, Dall Sheep Images
There are 5 Dall Sheep photos in this gallery.
There are 5 Dall Sheep pictures in this gallery.
All photographs on this web site are copyrighted, and not to be copied, downloaded, transferred, or re-created in any way without the written consent of Mondragon Photography.
www.mondragonphoto.com /stock/galleries.php?ID=36   (81 words)

  
 Alaska Hunts! Hunting Brown Bear, Dall Sheep, Alaska Moose!
For sheep, goats, and caribou we recommend using comfortable calibers such as the.270 Win., 30-06, 7mm Mag., up to the.338 Mag., and of course there is always room for the larger calibers, if the individual is comfortable with those.
Since we are not in the business of watching trophy sheep wander off into oblivion because a bullet does no more than surface damage, we prefer that you keep these bullets for the coyotes.
We previously recommended synthetic mountaineering boots for all sheep hunting, if an individual could stand to wear them, but I must now confess that I have personally switched to using the Nepal Extremes from La Sportiva, and these are leather mountaineering boots.
www.alaskahunts.net /alaska/gear.htm   (1727 words)

  
 Definition of Dall sheep - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
: a large white wild sheep (Ovis dalli) of Alaska and northern British Columbia —called also Dall's sheep \ˈdȯlz-\
Learn more about "Dall sheep" and related topics at Britannica.com
See a map of "Dall sheep" in the Visual Thesaurus
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?va=Dall   (55 words)

  
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Alaskan Trophies outfitted sheep hunts are conducted in the Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Range, and the Kenai Peninsula.
With the geographic range of Alaskan Trophies Dall Sheep hunts, clients can also hunt for Mountain Goat, Caribou, Moose, Black Bear, and Grizzly Bear.
A classic hunt, Alaskan Trophies Dall Sheep hunts challenge the skills and physical qualities of the hunter.
www.alaskasportsden.com /Hunting.htm   (701 words)

  
 Alaska Dall Sheep Hunts, Sheep Hunting in Alaska
Alaska Hunting Guide and Outfitter services offering guided and unguided Alaska hunting trips for moose, bear, sheep, caribou and more.
Listings for guided hunting, remote, lodges, guides that hunt for, moose, brown and fl bear, sheep, goat, caribou, including drop off hunts, float trips, and one on one hunting.
Alaska sheep hunting guide service description of services offered.
www.alaska-outfitters.com /alaska/sheep-hunts.html   (222 words)

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