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SUBSCRIBER-ONLY OFFERS up and over the mountain, I settled in again and squeezed off a second shot. “High again!!” Dustin barked. Thankfully, the ram still couldn’t pinpoint the danger and stopped once more, looking for its source. I held low, squeezed the trigger again and heard the sound of a solid hit. The ram turned back down the mountain, started to take a step, and collapsed. It was over. The long hunt, the long journey to my FNAWS, and my long-held dream. All over.

And I couldn’t think of a better ending. I was relieved, drained, and ecstatic in a way that only sheep hunters can fully understand. Our celebration on the mountain reflected all those emotions.

Scott and Bryan soon joined us, and we shared in the joy of our efforts. As always, the best part of a successful hunt was sharing it with the guys who made it possible.

When we reached the ram, the sight of his heavy, curled horns and beautiful light brown coat typical of a mature California bighorn left me filled with awe at these magnificent animals.

Photos were taken, the ram was caped, and we began making our way out of the backcountry.

As we ascended the last ridge before reaching camp, it dawned on me that there would soon be no more ridges to climb. That realization caught me by surprise, as happens when dreams come true.

Sheep hunting teaches us how to turn dreams into memories. Certainly, the future will hold new dreams and new memories, but I will cherish the memory of my British Columbia wilderness adventure and the hunt for the 20 Day ram forever. WS