American Big-Game Hunting 



the time of their occurrence, tell something of 

 my experiences with each. And first, as to 

 perhaps the shyest, the Rocky Mountain 

 sheep. 



In the pursuit of Rocky Mountain sheep, 

 the hunter, to be successful, must have a 

 fondness for the mountains, a sure foot, 

 good wind, and a head which no height will 

 turn. These requisites, with patience and 

 perseverance, will, sooner or later, as the 

 hunter gains experience, reward him with 

 ample returns. Sometimes, however, the un- 

 expected will happen, and the following tale 

 may serve as an example. 



We were camping well up in the mountains, 

 and almost any hour of the day sheep could 

 be seen with the glasses. I was after sheep; 

 it was my intent, business, and purpose to 

 get some if possible, and all my energies 

 were concentrated in that direction. 



There were two fine rams in particular that 

 we could see about a mile and a half from 

 camp occupying the slope of a rocky point or 

 promontory that jutted out from a spur of the 

 range. These two had a commanding posi- 



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