08/25/2026
BC resident Jason Mutch didn’t leave much left for us to add, so here it is in his own words.
I’ve been sheep hunting for 10 years, and this season everything finally came together. My wife Miranda joined me for our 20th anniversary and her first sheep hunt—and she proved to be my lucky charm.
After spotting a band of rams before opening day, I noticed this heavy monarch on a separate range. We watched him bed down and were back at 4 a.m. the next morning. After a brutal six-hour climb, he had disappeared. Just as we were preparing for the long descent, he reappeared exactly where we had last seen him, 650 yards away.
I made a careful stalk along the ridge through the rocks and eventually closed the distance to 451 yards, with an estimated 40 km/h crosswind. After confirming he was legal, I waited for him to bed and took the shot. The first one missed in the wind. He disappeared briefly, then reappeared 20 yards closer. The second shot connected, and after two strides, he was down.
The emotion of that moment was hard to put into words. Ten years of sheep hunting, countless miles and all the highs and lows of the mountains had come together in one unforgettable moment. It was truly a spiritual experience.
Even more special was knowing Miranda was watching from nearly 2 km away. She watched the entire sequence unfold before hearing the shots several seconds later.
Ram: 39 5/8” with 15” bases.
Gear: KUIU Guide Jacket, Attack Pants, Guide Gloves & Pro 7800 Pack — all in Vias.
I genuinely believe the Vias camo played a major role in allowing me to get into position on this ram. I’ve had this gear for seven years and put it through everything the mountains could throw at it. After crawling through four-foot rocks, the jacket and pants are finally showing some wear—but I’d say they’ve earned it.
Huge congrats Jason, and thank you for taking the time to describe this incredible experience with us. Best of luck with the rest of the season!
