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Old 05-22-2015, 11:29 AM   #1
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Interesting story about the life of the world record ram, who lived around Sheep River:

http://calgaryherald.com/life/swerve...ds-biggest-ram
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I truly hate the term "harvest" used by hunters. You are killing animals for fun.
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I truly hate the term "harvest" used by hunters. You are killing animals for fun.
"Harvest" could have a specific meaning as it relates to the Regulations - the government issues tags to hunt a limited number of animals in specific regions. It may not be just a way to suger-coat that they are killing animals.
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Ram 706 was a monster. I bet somebody would of paid 6 figures to "harvest" him legally.
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I truly hate the term "harvest" used by hunters. You are killing animals for fun.
Says the guy that has no idea what he is talking about.
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Gorgeous animal. I love reading stories like this. I think I posted one a few years ago about the Grizzly sow that had swam across Flathead Lake as part of a multi hundred mile trek that is not at all normal for females. Fascinating stuff.
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Excellent read. Thanks.
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Shame he died eating salt on the roadway.
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http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/03/09...s-world-record

Such exacting measurements are about more than bragging rights, as a 207-incher taken in 1924 is currently for sale in Utah for a whopping US$95,000.

You can see why Rams like this are targeted by poachers.
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