YUKON DALL SHEEP
10 DAY HORSEBACK HUNT
CHARTER/LICENSES/ROYALTIES/TAX
ALL INCLUSIVE $44,000
NEXT OPENING 2028
This family operation has an exceptional sheep and moose concession. They only take a small number of hunters to maintain top trophy quality and high success.
2025 season finished with another year of 100 percent success on full curl rams, including a beautiful 41 incher. Sheep numbers are currently high and there appear to be quite a few up and coming mature rams.
2024 ended with 12 hunters killing 12 rams, nothing in the 40’s, but just good high 30’s rams averaging over 9 years age.
All inclusive horseback hunts are priced at $44,000. 12 days with 10 actual hunting days including roundtrip charter from Whitehorse, license, government royalties and tax. Sheep hunts will run from August 1 into October. Grizzly can be added on a trophy fee of $15,000.
In September they offer a 12 day combination hunt for sheep, moose and grizzly for $70,000. 2026 horseback moose or river float hunts are $34,000 all inclusive for 8 hunting days starting mid-September into October. 2027 moose are priced at $36,000. Next available sheep openings are in 2028. HCU’s Craig Green and Cliff Graham have hunted this concession. Hunt DS135. DS135 Hunt Photos.
YUKON HORSEBACK DALL SHEEP
12 HUNTING DAYS
ALL INCLUSIVE $46,000
Here is a 14 day horseback hunt, 12 hunting days, with scattered remote cabin accommodations, not like the normal backpack and spike camp operation.
2025 finished with 11 hunters tagging 9 rams and the top ram went 41 inches scoring in the 160’s B&C, with lots of 9 to 11 year old mature rams being taken. On the 2 unsuccessful hunters one missed 2 rams and the other had killed 4 rams on 4 previous hunts with this outfit and was looking for something special. He passed on legal rams early and when they found a ram he was wanting they just ran out of time.
2024 season ended with 12 hunters killing 9 rams with an average age of 9 1/2 years. Of the 3 unsuccessful hunters one was on a ram, but bad weather came in and he lost his chance. The other 2 hunters had opportunities but couldn’t get around enough to complete the job, the same 2 older guys typically come every year.
Rams typically average 36 to 37 inches and 10 1/2 years in age. All horseback 14 days, 12 actual hunting days, with more than 6 rustic cabin accommodations with wood heat scattered throughout the area. Cabins are mostly located from 3200 feet to 4000 foot elevations and the highest mountain in the area is at 7000 feet. They typically take 3 sheep hunters per hunt starting August 1 to mid-September for a total of about 12 per year.
$46,000 includes charter flight from Whitehorse, 1×1 guiding, tags, government royalties and hunter preservation fund. Not included is the 5% GST tax and license. Most hunters take their sheep horns and cape with them on the flight home as long as they get checked in town by Fish and Game saving shipping costs. Next available opening is 2028, lock it in with a $15,000 deposit. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this hunt. Hunt DS393. DS393 Hunt Photos.
YUKON AREA HAS HIGHEST NUMBER
OF DALL SHEEP PER SQUARE MILE
$44,000 ALL INCLUSIVE 10 DAYS
This Yukon area is known to have the highest dall sheep density per square mile. Here is a terrific horseback hunt with unquestionably high success on quality rams. Parts of this area are very physically forgiving, which makes it a good choice for older hunters still wanting to take one last ram.
2025 finished with 12 of the 13 sheep hunters tagging out on good solid rams.
2024 all 12 hunters went home with a ram. Mostly rams in the 36 to 38 inch range with a few bigger, but no 40’s.
These are 1×1 horseback hunts, typically with a wrangler and a string of horses. Hunters are flown into one of two base camps where they normally meet their guides and travel by horseback into their hunting area. Tents are the main accommodations throughout the hunt.
Sheep hunts are priced at $44,000 for 10 hunting days and are all inclusive. THIS INCLUDES ROUND TRIP CHARTER FROM WHITEHORSE, LICENSE, GOVERNMENT ROYALTIES AND TAX. They also offer a September 12 day combination sheep, moose and grizzly hunt for $70,000, all inclusive. A grizzly can be taken on a straight sheep hunt with a $15,000 trophy fee. Hunts start August 1 and continue into September. Next available sheep openings are in 2028. Hunt DS145.
NORTHCENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
CASSIAR’S HORSEBACK/BACKPACK
STONE SHEEP $85,000 13 DAYS
This outfitter has a large 4,500 square mile concession in northcentral British Columbia with a good stone sheep population, including mature rams.
2025 he had 13 hunters tag 12 rams and the unsuccessful hunter missed and rebooked. Best ram went 40 inches and some were 12 years of age and older.
2024 finished with 12 hunters taking 11 rams with the best one going 42 inches and 2 just under 40 including a 168 inch ram.
This is a 13 day horseback or backpack sheep hunt in the Cassiar Mountains. Hunts run from July 29 to September 9 and are priced at $85,000 and you can take moose, mountain goat, or black bear on trophy fees of $6,000 each.
The Cassiar Mountains in his area run up to 6,500 feet and timberline is at 4,500. The valley floor is about 3,000 to 3,500 feet above sea level.
Hunters arrive in Whitehorse and overnight, next day take a rental car to Watson Lake, then take a charter flight to camp, licenses, tags, 5% tax plus hunter preservation fund in all totals approximately $5,500. At press time there were 2 sheep openings for 2026. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have taken rams on this hunt. Hunt SS491.
2 MEXICO DESERT SHEEP HUNTS
UNBELIEVABLE!!
Here is Mexico’s premier destination for South Baja Desert Bighorn sheep hunting. Private land with no fences and you will be the only hunter on the property during the hunt. Beautiful mountainous country with world class guides and truly unmatched hunting experience. 6 of the top 10 South Baja Desert Bighorn sheep have come off this property. This hunt is for mature rams from 9 to over 10 years in age, with age being the primary objective. Expect rams in the 160+ class, with potential for mid-170’s and some have reached over 180 B&C. Success has been 100 percent for both rifle and bowhunters. Typically, they will take 15 to 18 hunters per year. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have hunted here and can give you firsthand knowledge on this world class hunt.
8 days with 6 full hunting days price is $80,000. Very nice lodging, gourmet Mexican cuisine with premium drinks. Hunters can bring along one non-hunting companion at no cost. All permits and fees are included: hunting license, sheep tag, CITES permit, temporary Federal Gun Importation permit, state and federal taxes and conservation fee.
Not included are export fees of approximately $1,300 covering packaging and shipping to the final destination, broker fees, USFWS fees, Sanitary export permits, with an estimated arrival time of 6 to 8 months after the hunt. 2026/2027 available dates early April, mid-October to December, January and early February. December, late February and March are booked. Hunters are picked up at Loreto International Airport. Hunt DS528.
This same outfitter also does a couple Desert Sheep permits on private ranches in Sonora. These are 10 days with 8 full hunting days priced at $65,000. Average score on rams is in the range of 150 to 170 and occasionally larger.
Includes nice lodging, gourmet Mexican cuisine and drinks. All permits and fees are included: hunting license, sheep tag, CITES permit, temporary Federal Gun Importation permit, state and federal taxes and conservation fee.
Not included are export fees of approximately $950 covering packaging and shipping to the final destination, broker fees, USFWS fees, Sanitary export permits, with an estimated arrival time of 6 to 8 months after the hunt. Hunt DSS528.
NUMBER 1 AOUDAD HUNT
WEST TEXAS AOUDAD ONLY $5900
SCIMITAR HORNED ORYX $6500
FREE RANGE PRIVATE RANCHES
This longtime aoudad outfitter has some of the best free range aoudad ranches West Texas has to offer. Most rams taken will be in the 28 to 30 inch class and they have taken a few exceptional rams as big as 34 inches. He has 2 main ranches consisting of 240,000 private acres, all top quality with lots of sheep. HCU has never had an aoudad sheep hunter go home without a ram with this outfitter.
2024/2025 all hunters tagged aoudad rams and everyone wanting a scimitar oryx was also successful.
2023/2024 was another season at 100 percent kills along with scimitar oryx.
These ranches are located south of Marfa in west Texas in mountainous country with elevations up to 6,000 feet. Rams typically average over 28 inches, with most shots ranging from 150 to 400 yards.
Not every year is going to be 100 percent success, but he has always had 100 percent opportunity with a very high success rate. He has been hunting rams in West Texas for over 30 years and manages his country for trophy rams being careful to only take the most mature rams every year. All hunts are 4 full days of hunting, ranch/bunkhouse accommodations, includes meals, 2×1 guiding at $5,900 or $6,400 for 1×1. Texas non-resident license is only $48. Hunts begin just after Thanksgiving and go to mid-April.
Hunters need to be in shape and prepared for long distance shooting, as some shots are across canyons and fairly open flat land. Spot and stalk, using pickups and quads to traverse the country is the method of hunting. Hunters can fly to Midland or El Paso and rent a car for the 3 hour drive to one of the ranches. Hunt AU11. AU11 Hunt Photos.