Heat Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Hi Everyone, As many of you know, I was one of the luckiest hunters in Arizona this year. Not only did I get to participate in a great turkey hunt this year, I was drawn for pronghorn and desert bighorn sheep. I fulfilled my lifetime bag limit on desert bighorn sheep in Arizona on Wednesday December 1st, 2010. I shot my ram at 9:30 in the morning on the first day of the season. I could not be more proud of the rare accomplishment. One of the best parts of my hunt was that I was able to share the experience with many of my closest friends around. Most of them got to see me harvest the ram. I made a 500 yard stalk and a 94 yard shot with my .270. He was hit good on the first one, but I put a finishing shot into the ram to keep him from tumbling down the mountain any more. I really want to thank everyone who contributed to this success. This truly was a team effort, not only from the guys there at the mountain, but the ones on other hunts and other places far away who helped me throughout this process. I could not have accomplished this without all the encouragement and information that was shared with me all fall. Thank you all so much. My ram was aged by the Game and Fish Department as 9 years old. His horns scored 158" gross and 157 4/8" net. For a DIY ram I don't think anyone could complain. I am super proud of him and he is by far my greatest wildlife trophy. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ402 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Beautiful Ram! Huge congrats. There has been some really good Rams taken in AZ this season, yours is no exception!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwdodge01 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Very Very Nice Ram! Congrats. How long did you put in before you drew the tag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Great ram, Nick! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Nick! WOW! All I can say is I am jealous! Great job and good work, you deserve it! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Congratulations on a very fine sheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyrmatthews Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Congrats! That's a beautiful ram... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted December 5, 2010 great job!! he is an awesome looking ram!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1Archer Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Congrats!! Awesome Ram. I hope I get to go someday. How many bonus points did it finally take to draw the tag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Congrats on a great trophy! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Congratulations on your success. Spending it with close friends and family is what its all about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mje1 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Thats a beautiful Ram, congrats on a wonderful trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Very Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Truely awesome!!! Congrats on a trophy of a lifetime! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Beauty of a Ram. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
