Big-Bighorn Sheep -Rut Photos
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From: JohnMC
11-Nov-22
Found some sheep this morning and they were starting to act rutty. Oh, I wish I had a tag for this unit when it opens in a couple weeks. There is a video at end of photos of sheep running all over the place kind of crazy to watch.
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From: BoggsBowhunts
11-Nov-22
I don’t guess I’ve ever noticed that big dark gland right by their tear duct in their eye. Is this something that gets more prominent as they get rutty such as the tarsal gland in bucks?
From: Fields
11-Nov-22
Thanks for these great pictures.. I dont think I ever really seen sheep this close up and clear.... Question.. When they say a full curl, where is the start/stop point to say it's a full curl? Based off the second picture, would that be considered a full curl??
From: P&Y400
11-Nov-22
Great photos and video. Thanks for sharing.
From: yooper89
11-Nov-22
This is what I come here for. Love it
From: JohnMC
11-Nov-22
Fields this should help.
Boggs I assume yes, but first time I gotten in on them close during rut.
From: Tilzbow
12-Nov-22
Wow!!! Thanks for the awesome pics and thanks for sharing!!! Sheep are really cool!
From: Tilzbow
12-Nov-22
Best sheep pics on Bowsite since BB’s back in the day.
From: Fields
12-Nov-22
Thanks!!!
From: BULELK1
12-Nov-22
I was hoping you would post up John when I started my thread earlier this week.
Luv your pix man,
Robb
From: Bowboy
12-Nov-22
Beautiful pictures!
From: Mad Trapper
12-Nov-22
Outstanding pictures!!!
From: Pete In Fairbanks
12-Nov-22
BoggsBowhunts: "I don’t guess I’ve ever noticed that big dark gland right by their tear duct in their eye. Is this something that gets more prominent as they get rutty such as the tarsal gland in bucks?"
That is called a lacrimal gland. Whitetails have it too. Even humans have it.
It actually IS what produces tears and keeps the eyes moistened. Does not seem related to seasonal or hormonal changes like the rut. It is particularly deep in some mammals. Especially caribou and moose here in the North.
Its secondary function (in my opinion,) is to drive taxidermists nuts! Because hunters skinning too fast often slice through it and mess up the cape!
Pete
From: Buffalo1
12-Nov-22
Very nice photos- thanks for sharing.
From: Brijake
12-Nov-22
Great pics, thanks for posting!
From: Supernaut
12-Nov-22
Stunning pics as usual, thanks for sharing with us!
Magnificent animals.
From: tradi-doerr
12-Nov-22
Awesome pictures John!! keep posting them!
From: Rob in VT
13-Nov-22
Awesome pics!
From: wildwilderness
13-Nov-22
Fields—. There are multiple definitions of “full curl” in sheep. For a legal definition in hunting you need to consult the wildlife department of the state/province.
Some will be through an imaginary line like CO, some will be past bridge of nose like BC, or some will be a real 360* circle back to the base like AK
From: goelk
13-Nov-22
So Cool John Thanks really enjoyed your pics of wildlife. The video was really cool!
From: drycreek
13-Nov-22
Great pics, reminiscent of BB’s threads.
From: JohnMC
14-Nov-22
Thanks guy. I took some deer shots yesterday. See if I can get them posted up this week.
From: Inshart
14-Nov-22
Nice pics John. I don't think they could get ANY better, especially when transferring from camera onto a web site. Simply outstanding.
From: Medicinemann
14-Nov-22
Great photos!
From: Brotsky
14-Nov-22
John, I’m going to add a few of my own from this past weekend if that’s okay?
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14-Nov-22
If you’ve never seen them play this game then you are missing one of life’s funniest experiences..especially if you have a sophomoric sense of humor like me:)
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From: Whocares
14-Nov-22
Great pics, both of you! Thanks.
From: JohnMC
14-Nov-22
Nice pics brotsky. Those SD sheep?
From: Brotsky
14-Nov-22
They are SD sheep John. I found some of the larger rams on Sunday morning but my camera battery was dead from the cold :(
From: sdantlers
14-Nov-22
Brotsky, Are those Elk Mountain sheep?
From: Brotsky
14-Nov-22
Darrell, this is the Hell Canyon herd.
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14-Nov-22
