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!

6/23/14 Colorado Fishing Report

The rivers are finally starting to clear and they seem to dropping daily.  The water level in the Eagle and the Roaring Fork are still high but great days are just around the corner.  Starting to see some caddis in the evenings and the adult green drake hatch is on its way soon.

6/18/14 Colorado Fishing Report

I went fishing today with my friends, Jack and L Dean, on the spring creeks.  The brown trout were plentiful and eager to come to the net.  The water in the creeks is still a bit off color but just about perfect.  The big river is still rolling and probably is at least a week out.  I am very thankful for good friends, cool streams and brown trout! 

6/17/14 Colorado Fishing Report

The fishing is starting to heat up in Colorado!  Danny Bright and I went out on the Lower Eagle yesterday and floated the raft on her maiden voyage for the year.  My hands and shoulders are definitely feeling it today!  Dano caught a few nice fish but the river is flowing over 2850 cfs and the shots were few and far between.  I bet in another week the clarity will be much better and the pockets will open up.  Check out my friend L Dean's photos of a couple of big rainbows he caught here in the Roaring Fork Valley.  My net looks little compared to his big rainbows!  It is great to see the rivers flowing big and healthy.  Over the next week to 10 days things should really open up.

Check out the spot where a Heron poked at this Brown

6/12/14 Fishing Report

We arrived in Colorado to much cooler weather than what we had in the Arizona desert.  The snowpack this year is above average and the river flows are still real high.  I have been out checking different waters and getting the boat ready.  I slipped out today with friends Danny Bright and L Dean Tucker and we managed to find a few fish.  Should be a great fishing summer here in Colorado!