Claude Warren's AZ Super Raffle Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt Photos with Colburn and Scott Outfitters

[Jay Scott]

Here are some photos of Claude Warren's incredible Nelsoni Desert ram.  Claude had drawn the coveted AZ Super Big Game Raffle Desert Sheep Tag.  We found this ram 14 days before he was harvested and nicknamed him "The Flathead Ram".  We were able to capture some decent video of him and knew that he was a ram very worthy of Claude's pursuit.  The only problem was that Claude was over 3000 miles away in his home of Saco, Maine.  He was able to adjust his plans and arrive about a week later.  We had originally planned to start hunting on November 8th but with the Flathead sighting things were accelerated.  The ram then gracefully disappeared and Darr and I were searching high and low for him.  Many days we were joined by our good friend Fred Ashurst who has a great eye for spotting sheep.  The sheep were sporadically rutting and the rams were moving around a great distance.  We would see certain rams then see them miles away the next day.  Darr and I had a fantastic time with Claude looking for this ram.  We filmed and documented a bunch of rams over those days.  It would be a lie to say that doubt didn't creep in our minds that he may be buried in some inaccessible country.  We hoped he would show his face again and he fortunately did.  This ram is certainly one of the largest Nelsoni rams ever harvested. 

 

We would like to thank Claude for having such a energetic youthful spirit during the hunt and putting his trust in Colburn and Scott Outfitters with this coveted tag.  We have made a lifelong friend in Claude.  I would like to thank Darr Colburn for his relentless diligence, persistence and tenacity.  His spirited heart and hunting skill are what make him the best hunting partner and business partner I could ever ask for.  Darr and I would like to thank Fred and Mary Ashurst for their continued friendship, support and hospitality.  We have many more photos and video of this ram that we will be posting soon.

 

Tale of the Tape-

Score on a ram like this is for the birds anyway but here is the scoop because I have received many emails with people wanting to know.  The Arizona Game and Fish Department scored the ram at 183 1/8 gross.  His right horn measurements are 39 5/8, 15 7/8, 15 1/8, 10 3/8, 9 7/8=90 7/8 and his Left horn measurements are 38 1/8, 16, 15 1/8, 13 5/8, 9 3/8=92 2/8.  The chip on his right horn just happens to fall right in the middle of his 2nd quarter measurement and he loses over 3 inches.  Its amazing to think this ram would gross over 186 if the chip were in a different part of the horn.  The reality though is that all sheep have chips and scars on their horns.  I think the chip gives the ram some incredible character and is just part of this awesome story and adventure  

 

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[CouesWhitetail]

Gorgeous ram! Congrats! Thanks for the extra info and pics!

[2 Full Curls]

Goodness gracious what a sheep! His flare makes him one of the prettiest sheep I've ever seen. Congrats on a great accomplishment and thank you for sharing

[Shedhunteraz]

What an amazing animal. Congrats to you Jay and your hunter. Nice work and keep it coming.

[Guest 300ultramag.]

Awesome all around!! What a story to come from Maine and put an ol az bighorn on the ground. Lucky dog!

[Pine Donkey]

That stud is one of the prettiest rams I have ever seen. Congratulations!

[trophyhnter]

I want one of those....can I have.....ever?????? Congrats on a great trophy!

[cosninocanines]

Gorgeous ram! Congrats! Thanks for the extra info and pics!

X2 very nice

[tjhunt2]

What a beautiful ram. Congratulations to Claude and to you Jay and Darr as well. You guys are amazing. We are so blessed to have Colburn and Scott Outfitters here on cwt. I never get tired of all the success stories and pictures. Thanks for sharing once again and giving all of us hope that someday some of us get to hunt a ram of our own.

 

TJ

[coueswt]

Great Ram and you guys always put in the effort to find a great trophy for your clients. I always look forward to seeing the pics and story from your hunts. Thanks for sharing and great job.

[Jay Scott]

Thanks guys for all of the kind remarks! Claude was a great guy to hunt with and it was special to see him get such a nice ram.

[trphyhntr]

awesome sheep, how old was he?

[Swivelhead]

WOW! Thanks for sharing the story.