Dall sheep status southern yukon

[outahand]

any one have any info on dall sheep population , seems numbers were down last few years due to weather

 

[WCS]

The SW Yukon around Kluane lake has seen the biggest declines in their sheep populations. We've had a few years of heavy snowfall that resulted in some tough winters for sheep in those regions. YG is now discussing bringing in some adaptive management for zones in the SW for the 2024 hunting season.

 

[outahand]

The SW Yukon around Kluane lake has seen the biggest declines in their sheep populations. We've had a few years of heavy snowfall that resulted in some tough winters for sheep in those regions. YG is now discussing bringing in some adaptive management for zones in the SW for the 2024 hunting season.

I had heard some talk of that , thanks for that ,its good to know the YG is going to do something about that

 

[cbeard64]

Dang I sure hate to hear that. Took a beautiful Dall ram in that region in 2017. Populations were robust then with lots of mature rams on the landscape. Breathtaking country.

 

[outahand]

Dang I sure hate to hear that. Took a beautiful Dall ram in that region in 2017. Populations were robust then with lots of mature rams on the landscape. Breathtaking country.

The good news is it sounds like YG is going to do something about it

 

[WCS]

I had heard some talk of that , thanks for that ,its good to know the YG is going to do something about that

Here is the release of some of the sheep survey data for the Kluane Lake region (https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/env/kluane_region_sheep_population_surveys_2023_-_summary.pdf). Wait and see what YG proposes, historically they have reduced resident and outfitter hunting opportunities in response to population declines. I wouldn't think they have the funds to explore any other options at the moment.

 

[outahand]

Here is the release of some of the sheep survey data for the Kluane Lake region (https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/env/kluane_region_sheep_population_surveys_2023_-_summary.pdf). Wait and see what YG proposes, historically they have reduced resident and outfitter hunting opportunities in response to population declines. I wouldn't think they have the funds to explore any other options at the moment.

thanks, will check that out

 

[ACK8]

I hunted the SW Yukon this past August (east side of Kluane Lake) on an outfitted hunt and according to my guide, his estimate was the population was down about 20%. We saw 27 rams (7 legal) and about 50 lambs and ewes during my hunt.

 

[Sneaker]

Not great news, especially considering that I am booked with Mervyn’s in 2025, whose concession covers some of this area.

 

[outahand]

Not great news, especially considering that I am booked with Mervyn’s in 2025, whose concession covers some of this area.

Believe this is one of them Yukon peak outfitters

 

[Sneaker]

Yes Yukon Peak Outfitters is concession 11, Mervyns is 13.

 

[outahand]

Yes Yukon Peak Outfitters is concession 11, Mervyns is 13.

Are you booked with Mervyns for this fall?

 

[Sneaker]

Are you booked with Mervyns for this fall?

I’m 2025.

 

[outahand]

I’m 2025.

I think it will be good