Erik Swanson's Record Book Ram

Erik Swanson's ram was officially scored at 168 5/8 inches net and 169 2/8 inches gross.  That is a touch bigger than what we had scored it back at camp.  It is definitely a welcomed surprise!  Congrats to Erik Swanson on another Boone and Crockett animal.
The official measurements are L-35 3/8, 14 5/8, 14 0/8, 8 5/8=84 5/8 R-35 2/8, 14 4/8, 13 7/8, 12 0/8, 9 0/8=84 5/8 Total 169 2/8 gross 168 5/8 Net


Erik's Desert Bighorn Sheep before the harvest

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Erik Swanson's AZ Desert Sheep Hunt Video

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Erik Swanson's AZ Desert Sheep Hunt Part 3

UPDATE: Erik had his ram scored at the Game and Fish today and here are the numbers-L-35 4/8,15 2/8,13 7/8,11 5/8,8 4/8=84 6/8  R-35, 14 6/8, 13 6/8, 11 6/8, 8 7/8=84 1/8 84 6/8+84 1/8=168 7/8 Gross and 167 6/8 Net

Erik Swanson's AZ Desert Sheep Hunt Part 2

Jay Scott and Erik Swanson with Erik's fine ram

Jay Scott with Rob"Eagle Eye"Gillette

Erik getting ready to shoot his ram.  Swarovski 10X42 EL Swarovsion

From Left to right, Erik, "PINKY RAM", Rob, Michael, Trent and Jay

Only one shot needed on this hunt

168 Grain Barnes TSX Bullet

I just got back from Desert Sheep hunting with my friends, Erik and Trent Swanson in Unit 44 B South in Southwestern Arizona.  We had a great hunt and Erik harvested a ram that I nicknamed "Pinky".  Erik made a great 406 yard shot across a small canyon with his custom built .300 Weatherby.  His rifle was topped with a Swarovski Z5 5-25X52 L BT 4W reticle.  We were able to capture hundreds of photos and lots of video of this ram prior to Erik putting him down.  We were joined on the hunt by Erik's best friend Michael Sisk and Erik's stepfather Rob Gillette.  Overall we had some very cold and windy days for Arizona standards but we managed to have a great time sheep hunting.  I was able to capture the whole hunt on video and should have it posted soon.  This was a great hunt with great people!  Lots more to come soon.  All of the fantastic photos above were taken by Trent Swanson.  Our tape shows the ram being a little bigger than I thought it was.  He should gross between 167-168.  Video and more pics to come soon!

Erik Swanson's AZ Desert Sheep Hunt Part 1



Jay Scott looking for th Swanson Ram with the Kowas, photo by Trent Swanson

 I have the good pleasure of hunting with friends Erik and Trent Swanson in Unit 44B South this year.  Erik had applied for 20 years and then his number was pulled and he is now in the game.  We have already had a great time on this hunt and it hasnt even started yet.  Here is the scoop on the unit.  Since 2000 the average ram taken is 160 4/8.  Here is the positive news, since 2005 there has been four rams out of seven that gross 169-170.  The optimist that I am would say that the unit is probably trending towards the upside.  The game and fish flew there survey in October and saw roughly 75 sheep.  Only one class IV ram was seen.  We have found that ram but he is not a high scorer but he is a horny devil for sure.  Attached are the pics that compare the class IV that was flown to the ram we found in the exact location a few days later.  Now another positive that we have going for us is that Erik is the only tag holder.  Since 2008 there has only been one tag per year.  I rarely give hunt updates because we usually have other hunters in the area but since Erik has the only tag.  I will try and give some updates throughout the next 10 days or so.  Should be a great time with two good friends! 

We are 99.9% sure that this is the same Class IV ram that the Game and Fish took from the helicopter.  Hopefully we can turn something bigger than this guy.  Stay Tuned!