Species / Dall Sheep / Stone Sheep
Stone Sheep
Subspecies of Dall Sheep · Ovis dalli
Northern British Columbia (Pelly, Cassiar, Finlayson, and Skeena mountain ranges) and southern Yukon
Male weight
175–230 lbs
Female weight
100–130 lbs
Record
196 5/8 Boone & Crockett
Overview
Ovis dalli stonei occupies the southernmost range of the thin-horn sheep complex. Body color ranges from near-black to charcoal gray to blue-gray.
Identifying Features
Dark charcoal to near-black body with white muzzle patch, white inner legs, and white rump patch; horn color ranges from amber to dark brown
Hunting This Subspecies
Stone sheep hunting in northern B.C. requires a licensed guide-outfitter and represents one of the most expensive guided hunts in North America ($20,000–$35,000+).