Location
Northern British Columbia north of the Peace River, extending northward into the southern Yukon Territory.
Description
Weight 180-220 pounds, exceptionally as much as 250 pounds. The Stone sheep is a handsome animal, differing from the Dall mainly by not being white. Individuals vary greatly in color and pattern, ranging from almost white in the north through shades of gray and brown to nearly black in southern areas. Sheep of various colors may be found in the same group. The head, and often the neck, are a lighter color than the body. The muzzle, belly, backs of legs, and rump are white. The tail is black, and is usually connected by a dark band to the dark hairs of the back. The Stone sheep is somewhat larger and chunkier than the Dall sheep, with heavier, darker-colored horns. Horns are brown or dark amber and the age rings are more clearly defined than in Dall or bighorn rams.
Habitat
Alpine country, including glacier edges, below permanent snow line. Essential elements are steep, rugged cliffs and rock outcroppings for escape from predators, and nearby meadows for feeding.
Remarks
Stone sheep hunts are more expensive than those for Dall sheep, and there are fewer licenses available. All hunts are conducted with horses, and can often be arranged to include other species as well. Many sportsmen consider the Stone sheep to be the finest North American big game trophy.
Recommended Outfitters
- Big Nine Outfitters
- Deuling Stone Outfitters
- Gundahoo River Outfitting
- Hunting Consortium
- Neal & Brownlee LLC
- Outdoor Adventure Specialists
- Scoop Lake Outfitters
- Sikanni River Outfitters
- Spatsizi River Outfitters
- Stone & Folding Mountain Outfitters
- Terminus Mountain Outfitters
- Williston Lake Outfitters
- Worldwide Trophy Adventures – WTA
- Yukon Big Game Outfitters
- Yukon Stone Outfitters
