2016 Mexico Coues Deer Hunts 2

The other two hunters on the first hunt were Brad R. and Tim S.  The team at Colburn and Scott Outfitters searched long and hard for a couple of nice bucks and were able to find just that.  Below are photos of Brad's buck.  Our team of guides consisted of Hunter Haynes, Hunter McGaughey, Darr Colburn and Jay Scott

 

Hunter Haynes packing Brad's buck out

Hunter McGaughey (middle) and Hunter Haynes (right) with the hunter Brad 

2016 Mexico Coues Deer Hunts 1

We had a great couple of weeks hunting Coues Deer in Mexico with clients this year at Colburn and Scott Outfitters.  We had two 7-day trips planned with four hunters on the first trip and five hunters on the second trip.  This post was from the first trip.  We arrived at the ranch on January 7th and were greeted by very wet and cold conditions.  It rained pretty much the whole day driving and while we were unpacking the vehicles.  It continued to rain all night.  The skies were clearing in the morning and we had intermittent snow flurries.  With the clearing conditions it was prime for deer spotting. 

The first hunter to get his deer was Ryan G. from Denver, CO.  He was one of the fortunate winners of the goHUNT.com INSIDER October Hunt Giveaway.  This was his first big game animal and he made a great 350 yard shot. 

Ryan G. with his first coues deer

Cool Split Eyeguard

 The next hunter to strike was Mervin D. from Ohio.  He harvested a real pretty three point deer that was rutting with some does.  Mervin was the second goHUNT.com INSIDER October Hunt Giveaway winner.  We had a lot of fun with both Ryan and Mervin.

Mervin D. with his first Coues Deer

Colburn and Scott Outfitters guide Hunter Haynes admiring Mervin's buck

Hunter Mervin D. and guides Hunter Haynes and Darr Colburn.

It was nice to be able to communicate with our families at home with the use of my Globalstar GSP 1700 Satellite Phone.  Stay tuned for more photos of the 2016 Mexico Coues Deer Hunt in future posts.

Randy Ulmer Interview-Episode 101 Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast

 I had an awesome time talking with friend Randy Ulmer about Bowhunting on Episode 101 of the Jay Scott Outdoors Western Big Game Hunting and Fishing Podcast.  In this episode, we discuss Randy's early years of bowhunting, stalking mule deer, wearing shoes while getting close, judging the wind, be picky on big mule deer, elk hunting, trail cameras and much more! 

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2015 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt Scouting Photos III

I have a lot of photos to share from the 2015 desert bighorn sheep hunt scouting missions.  I hope you guys have a very Merry Christmas.  I think it is important to remember that Jesus Christ is the reason for celebration this time of year and not some fat little guy in a red outfit that has been so glamorized by our society.  It seems as the evil one has created some serious distractions in our lives to take away from the real message we should be celebrating.

JSO Podcast now Available on this Website!

People have been asking to have my podcast available on this site as well as iTunes and Podbean.  The Jay Scott Outdoors Western Big Game Hunting and Fishing Podcast is now available to listen right here on www.JayScottOutdoors.com!  Click on the embedded player below to hear all of the episodes.  You can click on the button in the upper right hand corner of the player to scroll through episodes of interest.  It will always be available now under the PODCAST icon in the upper right portion of this page.

The Gnarly Ram from 2012-2015

Here is a photo collage and video at the bottom of the life of Gnarly the Ram.  Darr Colburn and I were fortunate to spend time around this guy and we enjoyed every minute of it.  This ram was the one that I had targeted for Craig Dunlap's general season sheep tag in Unit 22.  He was the most mature ram that I knew about in the unit.  Our hopes were high in anticipation for the upcoming hunt and the opportunity to hunt the Gnarly ram.  Unfortunately for Craig, the Arizona Auction Desert Sheep hunter harvested this ram prior to the start of the general season.  While disappointed, I am very excited for the hunter, Tony Loop and his guide Sam Dieringer for working so hard and harvesting Gnarly with a bow and arrow.  They deserve all of the credit for their hard work and achievement.  I am very grateful for the dollars that the auction tag brings to help preserve and protect the Bighorn Sheep herds across the state.

We first have recognizable video of Gnarly in the fall of 2012 as you will see in the video.  It was fun watching his progress over the years.  He was high on our list of prospective rams last season while scouting for the AZ Auction Desert Sheep hunter.  We were concerned a bit about the big chip on his right horn at his first quarter measurement that you can see in photo 9 and 12.  In 2015, the ram seemed to have actually pushed out his length a bit and the measurement might just miss the crack.  Regardless of the technicalities, Gnarly is a sweet mature ram and it was a true blessing to be in his presence.  Enjoy the pics and video!

All photos and video were taken between 2012 to 2015 by Darr Colburn and Jay Scott of Colburn and Scott Outfitters