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Desert Bighorn Sheep
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02/28/18 02:26 AM
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What outfitter(s) offer Desert Bighorn sheep hunts? What is included not included with the pricing? I understand Desert Bighorn sheep are limited in available hunting opportunities regulated by TPWD.
Thanks Deans
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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02/28/18 03:16 AM
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I offer Desert Bighorns in Mexico we are 100% success rate with both rifle & archery. We have permits available every year.
We conduct our all inclusive hunts on Main land free range Main Land H/F ranch 20,000 acres plus ranches. Tiburon Island
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 12:25 AM
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Mexicos probably your best bet and bang for your buck
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 01:20 AM
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Kimber 1911 whats the cost of this kind of hunt? If you want to PM I am curious thanks
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 01:29 AM
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60 is pretty much the going rate...
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 12:34 PM
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Youll be looking at anywhere from $40,000 (great price on a cancellation hunt) to $100,000. Almost all of them will be all inclusive once you arrive at Camp. Some will literally be a Camp and some can be a bit more luxurious.
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 02:27 PM
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It will never happen, but I am curious how people pay for hunts like that? Do they write a check? Cash? Bank to Bank? Credit Card? How much before the hunt is needed for a deposit, and how to you sleep at night sending huge sums to Mexico months before going there?
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 10:38 PM
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wow wow wow , thank goodness for Thompson temple ranch LOL
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/01/18 11:27 PM
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wow wow wow , thank goodness for Thompson temple ranch LOL There probably isnt a bigger difference between two things than there is between a desert bighorn and one of those hunts
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/02/18 01:22 AM
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/03/18 02:33 AM
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“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ISAIAH 41:10
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/03/18 08:02 PM
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A similar Texas sheep to a mature 8 year old desert would most certainly be around 10% of the cost. There are several Texas ranches with 40 inch Urails, Stumbergs, and crosses that will range in the 7500-10,000 range. These are great hunts and have done several, but the idea of the hunt and exclusiveness of a bighorn is unmatched. The elite club.
To answer your question: most out of the country trips have a liaison/planner in the states. In my experience I have merely transferred funds to a US bank. Not to scary if you do your homework.
The cost is all relative. 20 years ago, the thought of spending more than $1,000 on an animal was crazy. Sheep are at the pentacle of all of it (in my opinion) with some argyle sheep hunts running $150,000. A desert is on my list and 3-4 years out (unless I draw) of pure saving and planning. How deep is your passion?
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/03/18 08:25 PM
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A while back there was a post on the THF for Desert Bighorn x Mouflon rams that were 6/8 bighorn as I recall. Sheephunter harvested one that looked remarkably like a desert bighorn (his pictures so I will not post here). Robert Stuart (KIMBER1911) was the outfitter.
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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Robert, You may want to offer up your 6/8 bighorn hybrids as an option
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/03/18 09:19 PM
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60k for a desert bighorn huh ? I will take 3 and gladly pay you Tuesday
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/04/18 03:51 PM
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Robert, You may want to offer up your 6/8 bighorn hybrids as an option Thank for your recommendation sir. Tony is correct I do have some very good looking hybrid sheep. The best time to hunt them is in the summer months. Here is one that a fellow THF member harvested.
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/04/18 03:54 PM
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Here is the pricing for my Bighorn hunts in Mexico. The price includes all inclusive hunt with proper license and tags. It excludes importing of your trophy.
Mainland H/F hunt is $35,000-$45,000
Mainland free range is $55,000
Tiburon Island is $75,000
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/04/18 08:00 PM
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Here is the pricing for my Bighorn hunts in Mexico. The price includes all inclusive hunt with proper license and tags. It excludes importing of your trophy.
Mainland H/F hunt is $35,000-$45,000
Mainland free range is $55,000
Tiburon Island is $75,000
The Mexico hunts are about as good as it gets on price without drawing. Have seen awesome deals on last minute hunts or cancellations but those cant be counted on
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/04/18 11:33 PM
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I agree most of the Texas Tag land owner tags will cost closer to 70k Nathan Olmstead with Profet Muskwa gets maybe 1-2 a year from a landowner I know. High West outfitters gets a tag or so too...or you could go to auctions and take your chances. I was at DSC last year and talked to several guys that had them for around 40k in Mexico...I did mine in 2017 and it was a blast! Ed
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/05/18 12:40 AM
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Thats a great looking sheep Ed! Was that a Texas or Mexico?
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/05/18 03:17 AM
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/05/18 01:01 PM
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Thats incredilbe and gets my blood going! What old and mature ram! Wow!
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Re: Desert Bighorn Sheep
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03/05/18 02:52 PM
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I agree most of the Texas Tag land owner tags will cost closer to 70k Nathan Olmstead with Profet Muskwa gets maybe 1-2 a year from a landowner I know. High West outfitters gets a tag or so too...or you could go to auctions and take your chances. I was at DSC last year and talked to several guys that had them for around 40k in Mexico...I did mine in 2017 and it was a blast! Ed That's a good looking ram. Congrats!
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