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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Well,
So far anyway.

The small herd of desert bighorns was there, and then right around the end of the day this guy came out from behind some boulders to survey his kingdom. He made the other two rams look like teenagers.

Just thought I'd share.

Thanks for looking!







Oct 29, 2014 at 06:46 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Nice ram, great setting. Looks like he's winking at you. Are these guys difficult to locate? Not asking location, just how you find them (word of mouth, easy access, hiking and tracking, etc.)


Oct 29, 2014 at 07:21 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Bmetcan,

He's winking because he has all the girls...

The can be very hard to find. They are Desert, not Rocky Mountain Bighorns. Smaller by about 80-100 pounds. Their range is smaller, more limited throughout the west. Last year I didn't see any. In 2012 I had several good days. The herds are small and the total population is small, and the Canyonlands area is huge. Plus, they often blend right in, except for the white rump.

When I do find them, and I've settled in, and their fear is gone, they often will come closer and closer out of curiosity to look at you, which can get you nice portraits.

I find animals by burning a ton of gasoline in my Jeep and hiking a lot. And listening for rock noise. And going out several times a week. Like they say, the more I try the luckier I get. But I go out prepared for animals or landscapes, so whichever surfaces. Many times nothing materializes. I've been extremely lucky in the last week however.



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Oct 29, 2014 at 07:31 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Fantastic shot! Nice info on the sharing as well. When we look at a great shot like this sometimes it's easy to forget how many hours in the field it took to find yourself in the right place at the right time.



Oct 29, 2014 at 07:36 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Nice shot of the big guy. The horns don't seem to be as heavy or in as tight a curl as the Rockies. Still impressive though.


Oct 29, 2014 at 07:42 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


I like this one a lot Craig ~ Ron


Oct 29, 2014 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


This is a beauty Craig

Morris



Oct 29, 2014 at 08:46 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


very nice indeed Craig


Oct 30, 2014 at 02:50 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


very nice shot of a handsome animal. Great composition as well.


Oct 30, 2014 at 06:29 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Lovely shot Craig...he is certainly the king of his castle.
Eric



Oct 30, 2014 at 06:47 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Thanks again guys!

He's probably not the biggest and baddest out there, but I like alliteration...

Ken, the Desert Bighorns are noticeably smaller by 80-100 lbs from a Rocky Mountain Bighorn, and the horns have a different shape. At least according to my internet research last night...



Oct 30, 2014 at 09:02 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


What a handsome guy. And you got a great shot.



Oct 30, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Nice shooting.


Oct 30, 2014 at 10:39 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Very nice capture, Graig.
Chris



Oct 30, 2014 at 02:40 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Fantastic shot.

Birdie



Oct 30, 2014 at 03:34 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Thanks for the reply Craig. Your technique sounds like mine, just wish I had more time. Looking forward to more.




Oct 30, 2014 at 07:12 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Definitely taking the position of the 'king' of his domain. Beautiful specimen, and excellent shot, Craig.

Ed



Nov 01, 2014 at 08:53 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Thanks again!
Honestly, I was surprised it came out as well as it did for a multitude of reasons.



Nov 01, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Biggest Baddest Bighorn (Desert)


Super shot Craig. I love the eye contact
David



Nov 02, 2014 at 10:14 AM





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