Sheep hunt with Flint

In the summer of 1988 Yellowstone National Park was hit with the worst wildfire season in recorded history. A total of 793,880 acres were burned, not counting the 10’s of thousands of acres burned in the surrounding forests. It was into this smoke-filled landscape that Randy guided our oldest son, Flint, on his first sheep hunt.
At that time, youth could not apply for big game licenses until they would be 14 during the hunting season. Flint didn’t turn 14 until a few days into October, so he missed out on the first month of the big horn sheep hunt. Much of the hunt was undertaken in very poor conditions with thick smoke and low visibility.
Randy shares their adventures. He also praises Flint’s passion for hunting big horn sheep to lead him to become a great big horn sheep guide for several of the local outfitters for a number of years, before one died in a tragic accident. Later he moved to Alaska and it is hoped he’ll eventually have a chance to add an Alaska sheep hunt to his credit. Flint shares some of his photos. One is of the sheep he got on this hunt, two are of from scouting trips he and Randy took years later, and others from a few of his other adventures scouting and guiding for sheep hunts.
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[@jamesmainstream3112]

Randy, you are one of my favorite human beings ever. They don't build 'em like you anymore, brother. God bless.

[@north61]

I have a 600 and a 660 in the 6.5 Rem Mag and it is indeed a pretty handy package! I have over 20 one shot caribou kills with the deadly little carbines. Always amazed how much disinformation came out on this great cartridge... Also those Hank Roberts stoves are a better design than a lot of modern stuff. Thanks for sharing such a meaningful memory with your son. I got my son on a Yukon moose when he was 13 and it is my favourite hunt ever. Really helped his confidence level as he grew into manhood. Great stuff!

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

Between Randy’s story telling abilities and my imagination, I’m able to put myself right there in the middle of all the action. I love this KZbin channel!

[@Gdone]

I always enjoy listening to Randy’s stories, his knowledge of firearms is top notch, from novice to professional everyone should take time to stop and listen

[@125saito]

Thank you Randy and Cathy for sharing that perfect memory with us.

[@steveraye7349]

Great story! A lifetime memory for sure!

[@lonnielemaster7053]

Randy I’ve only been watching your videos for just a few weeks now came across your channel and I really really like your advice on loading and shooting but this story really hit home for me for I lost my hero and hunting buddy my dad three months ago and this one hit home stay true and stay strong sending prayers brother

[@quintinkale1242]

Thanks for sharing such a memorable hunt sir. I always enjoy your talks, rants and stories. We’re all blessed to have you in our lives.

[@josephashcraft6539]

wow a crack in the armor.. you know it shows just how much you love flint, and the whole experience you guys had. us dads do our best to put the kids on game. by far this is your best video! way to go kathy, keeping him together!! love it

[@TheRealGunsmith]

From both Randy and Cathy: Thank you! It was such a great time. And our son, Flint, passed on this love of hunting to his 2 sons, 2 daughters, and bonus son and 2 bonus daughters. Recently Flint, who lives in AK, told us that one of the best hunts ever was an AK bear hunt with #2 son, even though they didn't get a bear. Saw lots, just no one they wanted. And just recently that same son [our #2 grandson] got an AK huge bull moose. Flint has been experiencing the joy, many times over, in the last 15 or more years, with his children, both of blood and heart that Randy shares of his hunts with our two sons. We appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

[@lotsaluck3]

Thank you for sharing your love and affection for your family and your passion for what you do. A great hunt not to be forgotten.Thank you!

[@JohnAngle-vw8yq]

What a great story. Thank You for sharing it with us.

[@ronaldroehrick4872]

What a great story, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings and it's so great looking back at the fondest memories of your dear friends and wonderful times. Sounds like you had a real friend. God bless you and Kathy.

[@tommykawasaki9676]

I so truly enjoyed hearing that story. Thank you ! You just can’t beat a good hunting story & that was a dang good one. When I was little, my grandpa used to tell me his hunting stories. Way better than any book story.

[@davetenney5800]

That was a wonderful story. Having enjoyed hunting with my teenage son, I got choked up listening to your story. God bless.

[@jimpalmer4916]

God bless you and yours Mr. Selby. The Good Lord is giving us some beautiful rain here in west Texas and He is very Good. Ain't worried about wildfires any more. Still praying for the folks who lost everything in Hawaii. Take care my friend. Thank you for all you do, ain't many folks left like you, and I am glad that I found you, a real expert on life, and abundance of wisdom.

[@calvinwebb3980]

That was a great story, thank you. I can relate somewhat to that story. I'm from Oklahoma, born and raised. I've always dreamed of elk hunting. Haven't got it done for myself yet but two years ago my son and I went to southern Colorado on a diy public land second rifle season hunt. I was 36 years old and my son was 14. Wow,what an adventure. Thankfully one of my coworkers is a elk hunter and was willing to give me a lot of advice. I really couldn't afford a tag for myself (to much diesel) . So I bought a bull tag for my son and we were off. Hunted hard for 7 days with not much luck. On the 8th day that evening we were a little discouraged and tired . Not saying much just setting and thinking. Just before sunset my son whispered, dad I see an elk. I said let me look through the binoculars and see if it is legal . And it was. He put two shots through the lungs at 238 yards with his 308 win remington 700. And the 5x4 bull went down. We were so excited, we couldn't help but hoop and hauler . Nothing like helping your children with hunting. Sorry for the long story but after hearing yours I couldn't help but share.

[@dennisst.pierre210]

Love yr stories Randy!

[@desertpointkennel]

Remington was way ahead of the game with the 6.5 and the laminated stock. In 1969 at the age of 11 I shot my first deer with the 6.5 RM, md. 660 with the same type of laminated stock that is in your photo. Then last year I shot a pig with the 120 Barnes ttsx. It's hard to get brass and I had to work down some Nosler 7mm RM brass. Great story, love your channel. Thanks and may God bless.

[@joenevills7833]

Great story! Thank you.

[@jimpalmer4916]

What a truly decent man and family you truly are, and have. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and you truly care about what's really happening these days, which is refreshing to me. God bless you and yours.

[@64samsky]

Thank you for sharing this, Randy!

[@jamesmooney5348]

I love to see you at peace Randy. In these last of the last days. The Lord is still in control. The government is upon His shoulders. And we are reaping what this gov has sown. An exciting time the those who call Jesus their Lord. But a terrible time for those who don't.

[@mikewaite5849]

Wow - I can only pray Randy that some day I will be able to have a similar experience such elation-with my son or grandson! God Bless you and Cathy for sharing with us and also for showing such incredible humanity in your delivery!

[@anthonygendron9737]

Great story! I sure wish my Dad would have taken me hunting when I was young.

[@geraldwilson3559]

Thank you, folks, for sharing a very special part of your family history. Hope to hear more. G.

[@briansmith2616]

Thanks for sharing Randy, these experiences are what make life worth living.

[@jeffcooper5789]

Great story, that is what great memories are made of. Thank you for sharing.

[@longbow6245]

Great story! Thanks for sharing. The 6.5 Remington Magnum is one of my favorite cartridges. Remington could have jumped back in the 6.5 game in the last few years and could have boasted the hottest short action 6.5, but they have let one of their best cartridges just die. It only gets better in rifles with barrel in the 24"-26" range.

[@russellparrish5745]

I'm sure it's better than the 6.5 creedmore!

[@jimpalmer4916]

I really miss going hunting with my son too. He was gone for a long time in Afghanistan. His outfit was protected from above by him and his sniper buddies on overwatch duties. Hey wrote me many times. I thank God everytime I think about it that he made it home safely. I don't get to hunt with him as much as I would like, either. I know how you feel. God Bless you and yours, and I would simply enjoy your company, anytime my good friend. Thank you.

[@barkeater9606]

Wonderful memories, thank you for sharing them with us. I graduated high school in 1988 and wanted to move out west, but my parents talked me out of it. I joined the Army and was stationed at Ft Carson Colorado. It was a lot of fun hiking and hunting there. My dad recently gave me his Remington Model 600 in 308 Win. He bought it new in 1967 when he came back from Vietnam. It’s a great lightweight carbine. 👍

[@hepfarms9101]

Bravo 5/29 FA 4th ID 1991-1993

[@WilliamStihl]

The 600 remington is very good rifle

[@funkpr]

Great story, thank you. Your son is very fortunate to have a father like you. Please consider writing a book of your adventures. I've listened to many of your accounts and it would make good reading. Hunting, reloading, hiking and whatever you'd like to include.

[@aaronsmith7854]

Great story! We were in the park when that fire started and it ran us out. Long time ago

[@TODinWY]

Great stuff, Randy. Thanks.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Great story. Thanks for sharing

[@lylewalters909]

❤❤❤Thanks for sharing.. I just past on that exact rifle a week n a half ago. Was in beautiful shape but didn't know enough about that cartridge tell now lol. Thankfully I know the guy really well and he still has it.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Great story Randy! Thanks for sharing it with us. God bless you and Flint as well as all your family! Christ came that we may have life and life more abundantly. And it certainly seems you and your family have been able to par-take in the Lord's goodness toward us, for us. Again, Lord bless and stregthen you- in Jesus name -Yes, in His Holy Name Jesus is King

[@TomL3grandsons]

Great story! Thank you for sharing.

[@johnnydawson7675]

Great story, friend! Keep it up.

[@paulscountry456]

I fought that fire for 6 weeks in the Army , we were at Shoshone on the border and the fire stopped when it started snowing, lots of property damage and what beutiful country.

[@TheRealGunsmith]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! It was horrible, as so many since have been. We are in awe of the work that men and women like you do to keep us all safe. God bless you and reward you!

[@candyfowler5491]

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomascarson2838]

More hunting stories please

[@richardfitzsimmons5244]

Good Stuff

[@russellparrish5745]

Enjoyed your story. It's ashame the 6.5 Remington is fading away in popularity. Me personally I have never wanted to get on the 6.5 creedmore bandwagon.

[@michaelgodeaux1647]

Great story

[@jimpalmer4916]

Must have been saddening to try to hunt, and that ash isn't fun. Seen it myself during the wild cat fires in west Texas back in 2010. Hope and pray it don't happen again, cause the conditions are right for it down here. I enjoy good hunting stories. My friends son made it back from Canada and seen 4 black bears, 3 big ones and a cub. I made dern sure that they all seen your video on that dern bear spray. 🐻

[@johnny30806]

@The Real Gunsmith. Hi Mr. Selby. I have searched your videos and was wondering, Have you done a video specifically on the .270 Winchester?

[@TheRealGunsmith]

I've mentioned it in numerous videos, and in at least one mention I load for .270 Win with RL 22 or RL 26, 7828, 7828 SSC and R 9 1/2 primers. Each rifle will like a bit different diet. I'll keep in mind your request, thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@johnny30806]

@@TheRealGunsmith My apologies sir. Since I posted this question. I’ve been watching many of your videos and taking lots of notes. I want to say Thank you to you and your wife, for the wealth of information you have put on this channel.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Was this hunt area anywhere near The Thorofare? I remember reading about it as a very young man and always wanted to hunt it. The closest I ever got was an elk hunt near Ishawooha Trailhead. No guide so couldn't hike beyond the wilderness boundary. This would've been the following year, 1989. I remember '88 well. Seems as though it was drier than a popcorn fart all over, even here in the Bakken. Enjoyed the story, thanks.

[@TheRealGunsmith]

North of the Thoroughfare. We were in wilderness much of the time, which, as residents is allowed, but not for non-residents. Thoroughfare is S and SW of the South Fork of the Shoshone River, and we were on drainages on the north side of the North Fork of the Shoshone river. A lot of rugged country between us and the Thoroughfare. My video of our younger son, Landon's, sheep hunt, that was in the Thoroughfare, as his tag was for that area. Thanks for watching.

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

I turned 13 in 1988. I wish I had seen that Wyoming county as a young lad back then. I probably would’ve moved out there.

[@Dcm193]

Remember everyone hunting is a hoot but not what the second amendment was written for.

[@ericrumpel3105]

.....was flint a Rabbi, or jewish, if that was a pic of him with the 2 skulls/horns?