DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP
California is home to some of the most unique Desert Bighorn Sheep units in the West. From 13,000ft peaks, to remote desert canyons in the southern part of the state. The state truly has some exceptional animals and has produced world class rams in the past. SCO guides all sheep units in the state and has had a 100% success opportunity at legal rams. For more Information on these once in a lifetime hunts, please give us a call.
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Zones
Zone 1 - Marble / Clipper Mountains
Zone 2 - Kelso Peak / Old Dad Mountains
Zone 3 - Clark / Kingston Mountains
Zone 4 - Orocopia Mountains
Zone 5 - San Gorgonio Mountains
Zone 6 - Sheep Hole Mountains
Zone 7 - White Mountains - Periods 1 & 2
Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains
Zone 9 - Cady Mountains
Zone 10 - Newberry / Rodman & Ord Mountains - Periods 1 & 2
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BRYSON ROLES
Here is Bryson and his 2022 / 2023 Desert Bighorn Sheep from the Clark Kingston Mountain range. Bryson and his entire family helped out on the hunt. On day 5 we located this 10 year ram and Bryson said he was the one. Bryson made a great 300 yard shot and rest was history! The Roles family are amazing people and we can't wait to get back out on the mountain with them!
JOHN MACLATCHIE
John hunted hard in the White Mountains for 21 days during the 2022 / 2023 season before giving us a call. On the second to last day we were fortunate enough to find this great ram and John was able to slip in and make the shot count. The 16 mile day was a grind but it was worth every aching second!
DAVID SCHULGEN
Josh Schulgen, founder of Sierra Crest Outfitters and his dad Dave, with his 2023 / 2024 season Kelso / Old Dad ram. Just prior to draw results, Dave had a complete knee replacement. It took all year to back in shape but he was able to do it knowing he had a sheep tag in pocket. With intense scouting throughout the year, Dave knew what ram he wanted to put his tag on come season. On the fourth day of the hunt we located him and Dave made one well placed shot to knock him out of the less then one club. On the hunt were family and friends to make this once in a lifetime hunt possible.
RITCHIE RETTERATH
Here is Richie and his large base ram from the Marble / Clippers. Richie booked with G&J Outdoors with Cary Jellison. Josh Schulgen assisted Cary on the hunt. Sadly, Richie has since passed but he will always be remembered as a humble man who loved hunting!
PAUL DIVINE
Here is Paul and his 10 year old South Bristol ram from the 2023 / 2024 season. Paul hunted hard for several weeks and with time running out he gave us a call. On day one we were fortunate enough to locate this great ram and the stalk was on. Finding a ram of this class in the South Bristol's can be extremely challenging.
MIKE SMIEFERT
Here is Mike Smiefert with his 9 year old Cady Mountain ram from the 2024 / 2025 season. From the beginning, Mike wanted a great experience and he without a doubt got one. A typical shot on a ram is normally several hundred yards away but for Mike he was so close you could hear the hoofs hit rocks at 25 yards as the ram walked directly at us. A well placed shot and Mike had his once in a lifetime ram!
PAUL KELLY
Paul Kelly started off the new year with an incredible 14 year old ram from the Kelso Peak / Old Dad range during the 2024 / 2025 season. This ram believe it or not was one of the survivors from the 2014 phenomena break out that nearly wiped out the entire heard. To add he somehow broke his leg and lived off his front knees for 9 years! He avoided all predators and survived! Amazing ram to say the least. To see how his hunt went, click the video link below!
Watch Paul Kelly's 2024 / 2025 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt with Sierra Crest Outfitters. Filmed by Dani Ferrer
Watch Bryson Roles 2023 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt with Sierra Crest Outfitters. Filmed by Dani Ferrer
SHEEP PHOTOGRAPGHY
SERVICES
Guide Only / Contact for Pricing
Three Day Hunt
One Guide
Trophy care
California WSF membership - One Year
Guide's Only / Contact for Pricing (Recommended)
Five Day Hunt
Two guides
Trophy care
Pre-season scouting
California WSF membership - One Year
Pack stock available (White Mountains only / Fees will apply)
Full Outfit / Contact For Pricing (Recommended)
7 Day hunt
Three guides
Trophy care
Pre-season scouting
Meals & lodging included
California WSF membership - One Year
Pack stock available (White Mountains only / Fees will apply)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
(50% Deposit at Booking)