Craig Dunlap's 2015 AZ Unit 22 Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt

[Jay Scott]

We had an unreal desert bighorn sheep hunt with friend and client, Craig Dunlap of Spokane, Washington in Arizona's Unit 22.  Craig harvested this class IV ram on the 2nd evening of the hunt.  Craig was able to come out a week early and scout with us.  We had our heart set on a ram we called "Gnarly" who was harvested just prior to the start of the general season by the AZ auction hunter (many pics and video to come).  We had to scramble a bit because Craig really want a mature ram that had some warrior characteristics in his horn.  There are a lot of young rams in Unit 22 but not a ton of mature rams left like the good old days.  This ram fit that description and was a great ram to harvest.  Make sure to watch the video at the bottom of Craig's hunt.  His reaction to the conclusion of the hunt is priceless and why I love guiding hunters so much!  We have tons of photos and video to post of the hunt that we will be posting real soon.  The success of this hunt would not have be possible without our team of good friends who were willing to help and put forth an effort like the tag was their own.  Special thanks to Seth Meeske, Hunter Haynes, Hunter McGaughey, Dave Martin, and Reed Workman.  Craig had a bunch of good friends that also came out and camped and scouted with us, Tres and Bif McCollom, Gary Sheldon, Todd Govig, Jim and Jay.  I am so thankful to be able to enjoy one of God's most magnificent animals and so grateful to be a sheep hunter and guide!  I would like to thank my friend Craig Dunlap for putting your trust in Colburn and Scott Outfitters with your coveted sheep tag and coming to the hunt so prepared both mentally and physically!

 

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[Will K]

Awesome job.

[trphyhntr]

that ram is great. how old?

[Green Bullet]

that's a dandy. i think i saw you guys scouting canyon pretty hard the last month or so (green bass boat)...glad you connected.

[wildwoody]

So great ram but doe that means 2 monster rams taken out of 22 this year by out of starters, how many tags were in 22? Not trying to start anything just curious.

[Jay Scott]

Wild Woody

 

Craig is the only non resident drawn but he does have a lifetime az hunting license since he lived here for 30 years. 3 other hunters are residents. 4 tags total which is 2 tags too many in my opinion. Older aged Rams on decline over last couple of years.

 

None of the others have harvested yet. Mature Rams are not plentiful like 4-5 years ago.

[wildwoody]

Thank you sir, that is a great ram and I hope someday I will have the pleasure to hunt with you in my ram hunt. And I agree 2 to many.

[AZBob]

Great old ram! Congrats! What a fun experience for everyone.

[ElkyG]

Congrats guys Awesome ram and video

[Stallone A.]

Great Video Scott… Thanks for sharing.

Its nice to see someone really appreciate all that you do.

 

 

Tell your Dad I said hello.

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Happy Holidays

[CouesWhitetail]

Loved the video! Congratulations to Craig! It's great to see him so awed by this ram! Wow, nice work everyone!

[TonyC]

Great post and truly remarkable video!

[6ANut]

I got the pleasure to meet Craig on my antelope hunt since he had the same tag. What a true gentleman and the video tells the story about him. Congrats on a great ram for a great guy.

[lucky2hunt]

Amazing ram and incredible video! Congrats to all!

[AverageJoe]

Love the picture of Horse Mesa Dam road. I have graded that road many times.