Jared Moya
10 Legendary Sheep Hunting Books to Inspire You
By Jared Moya
March 14, 2024
Every year, countless North American hunters are allured by the promise of adventure and challenge in sheep hunting. The art of sheep hunting is a fast-growing interest among hunters. Yet, before the thrill of pursuit comes the daunting tasks of research and planning. Fortunately, a wealth of entertaining and informative books exist on this subject. Here we will introduce you to 10 of these legendary sheep-hunting books that will both inspire and inform you. Before delving into these books, let’s take a brief look at the incredible world of sheep hunting to spark your excitement and ignite your passion!
Growing up, I remember the beautiful stark white head of a Dall sheep that adorned my grandfather’s wall. Its curved horns and distinctive dark eyes entranced me for hours as a kid. As far back as the 16th century, the Inupiat people of Northern Alaska and Canada hunted sheep. Today, the allure of sheep hunting remains as enticing and thrilling as ever.
Many serious sheep hunters make it a lifetime goal to complete the “sheep grand slam.” This consists of the four major huntable sheep species in North America: Dall, Stone, Bighorn, and Desert Sheep. Making their home in some of the most inhospitable and remote places on Earth, these sheep are often found high up on steep, rocky cliff faces. Needless to say, sheep hunting isn’t for the faint of heart.
Sheep, especially Dall and Bighorn, offer some of the most tender, sweet meat in the world. It’s often cited as being some of, if not the best, game meat a hunter can have. It usually contains little to no gaminess and is very lean.
Aside from several delicious meals, sheep also provide the hunter with incredible trophies. Few mounts rival the beauty of a full-curl Bighorn. The sheep’s cape also provides hunters with many options including a rug, a cozy blanket, or a toasty vest. This is to say nothing of the intangible trophy of a sheep hunt such as the memories and tales of an incredible hunt in awe-inspiring country.
By now, you’re probably boiling with excitement to get your sheep hunt underway. So, without delay, here’s our selection of the top 10 most legendary books to help inspire your next sheep hunt!