Biggest rainfall in Phoenix Arizona on Record!

My phone buzzed at 3:45, Jay I can't get the trailer and the ranger because it is across the wash in the back of my house.  My response, OK Darr lets just go in the truck.  After a bit I got a OK.......

What a cool morning!  We headed desert sheep scouting and it turned into a gully washer tour.  Love the Arizona Desert when it comes alive with water. 3.29" at Sky Harbor!  Biggest rainfall in one day on record.

KUIU Ultra 6000 Pack

By Darr Colburn

 

I got my new KUIU Ultra 6000 pack in the mail the other day and ripped open the box like a kid at Christmas.  I put the pack on and was immediately impressed.  I can honestly say this is the first pack I have ever put on that I felt fit me perfectly.  The frame seems to be a little narrower and the shoulder straps and hip belt both fit and rode where they should.  The second thing that blew me away was the weight of the pack.  The Ultra 6000 weighs a mere 3 lbs 9 ounces.  I like the new clips they put on the straps.  I had the Ultra 6000 out the other day while scouting for sheep and it worked great.  I can tell you that this pack will be my go to pack for this season.  The size and weight of the Ultra 6000 make it feel like a small day pack.  KUIU hit a home run in my opinion with the new Ultra series of packs.  I ordered the bow holder, rifle holder and the hydration bag holder along with my pack.  This pack is priced right at $350. 

 

Small light frame along with padded shoulder and hip straps.

 

Summer Scouting Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep IV

Photo by Darr Colburn

Check out the latest installment of From the Field with Colburn and Scott Outfitters. 

Summer Scouting Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep III

The sheep rut seems to be slowly but surely coming on.  Darr has been scouting a bunch and working on a killer tan :).  The photos he has been getting are pretty amazing and I am beginning to think professional wildlife photography is right up his alley.  We can't wait to share all of the photos and video when the time is right.  It is hard to believe that these sheep don't seem to be bothered one bit by the temps over 100.  The monsoon seems to be perking up and things are looking very bright for the fall hunting season with Colburn and Scott Outfitters.  I keep praying that the forecasts are true and our moisture comes stronger than normal.  That would be fantastic!  We are going to be rolling out a new video series called FROM THE FIELD with Colburn and Scott Outfitters.  I hope you enjoy!

Summer Scouting Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep II

The desert sheep rut is progressing in Arizona and it should be an interesting next 30 days.  Rams are popping out of the woodwork looking for some girlfriends.  Exciting stuff! 

Summer Scouting Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep I

 

Summer in Arizona means hot temperatures and rutting Desert Bighorn.  It is amazing to see these sheep running around in extreme heat like it doesn't even phase them.  We have been doing quite a bit of scouting for these awesome animals during May and June and the anticipation for the rutting season is increasing with each day.  Rams seem to come out of the woodwork this time of year.  Colburn and Scott Outfitters guide, Darr Colburn, has been capturing some great video and photos of some of these rams.  We are excited for the upcoming sheep season this fall!  Make sure to get your name in the hat for the Arizona Super Big Game Raffle Desert Sheep permit because the drawing is coming soon.  Check out the sweet video footage below captured by Darr Colburn in June 2014 of some rams butting heads as they prepare for the rut.

June 2014 Photo by Colburn and Scott Outfitters guide, Darr Colburn
 

In 2013, Claude Warren purchased one ticket in the raffle and his name was drawn!  He hired Colburn and Scott Outfitters and harvested the largest Nelsoni Desert Sheep in the State of Arizona's history!  Buy your tickets and this could be you!