Desert big horn sheep hunt

[joesikora]

I dont know for sure but this might be a great opportunity for someone looking for a Desert sheep hunt.
what do you guys think

Joe

Trophy Desert Bighorn Sheep Feb 2022

This is a free range hunt on the 200,000 acre Siri Indian reservation in Sonora Mexico. DATES: February 2022 Trip includes: 12-day trip: 10 full days hunting, 2 travel days Permits and cites (exportation cites) Professional skinning and trophy care World class guides Backpackers (assistants)...

bid.huntandfishconnection.com

 

[Homer]

at that price....yes. Watch the last hour

 

[yoteduster]

It's probably gonna take some deep pockets to win that auction

 

[joesikora]

Well you can’t win if you don’t play!
LOL!
Well I thought by posting this maybe someone ends up with a great hunt that they might not have known anything about.

I did just see the bid went up $500 so far. The original starting bid was I think $10k more but no one was bidding, so that tells me that a lot a medium players weren’t interested but the big players will refrain from bidding till the last hour or so as said above, but you never know it might be your year!

Good Luck

Joe

 

[eelgrass]

Who knows? Biden* could tank the US economy tomorrow or start WWIII and people might forget to bid later, and it will go cheap.

 

[grizzly]

A year ago you could pick Mexico Desert Bighorn hunts up for around $20k. Many are feeder-fed and don't even have countable annuli. Not my kind of sheep hunt, to each their own though.

 

[PleaseDear]

$30k this early AM---$FW auction


Robb

 

[OutdoorWriter]

Also note the fine print where it says tags & license NOT included.

From Cites:

"Seri Indians on Tiburon Island currently sell 10-15 hunts per year, and 8-12 more in mainland Sonora on Seri lands, with recent permits selling for USD 80,000 to 90,000 each (Int$ 723,300-813,600), retaining around 85% of this after commissions to hunting brokers. Bighorn population growth has enabled the community to earn an additional USD 1.2 million from sale of young animals for re-introduction to their mainland range

 

[johnnycake]

Also note the fine print where it says tags & license NOT included.

From Cites:

"Seri Indians on Tiburon Island currently sell 10-15 hunts per year, and 8-12 more in mainland Sonora on Seri lands, with recent permits selling for USD 80,000 to 90,000 each (Int$ 723,300-813,600), retaining around 85% of this after commissions to hunting brokers. Bighorn population growth has enabled the community to earn an additional USD 1.2 million from sale of young animals for re-introduction to their mainland range

I noticed that. Leaves you wondering what is meant by the included "Permits and cites (exportation cites)" versus the not included "tags and license"

 

[OutdoorWriter]

I noticed that. Leaves you wondering what is meant by the included "Permits and cites (exportation cites)" versus the not included "tags and license"

In order to import any game from Mexico into the US, a government permit is necessary. It's normally supplied by the outfitter. The CITES permit is required by the USFWS for certain critters. I'm just guessing here, but perhaps the Siris sell a special 'tag' and/or 'license.'

 

[johnnycake]

In order to import any game from Mexico into the US, a government permit is necessary. It's normally supplied by the outfitter. The CITES permit is required by the USFWS for certain critters. I'm just guessing here, but perhaps the Siris sell a special 'tag' and/or 'license.'

I know that, but they specifically said "Permits" and "cites (export cites)". That makes it seem like permits might be different than the CITES. Overall definitely a poorly explained ad for such a large potential expenditure

 

[OutdoorWriter]

I know that, but they specifically said "Permits" and "cites (export cites)". That makes it seem like permits might be different than the CITES. Overall definitely a poorly explained ad for such a large potential expenditure

I guess I wasn't concise enough...

1. An export permit from the MEXICAN government
2. A CITES permit, which the USFWS requires for any listed species

 

[johnnycake]

I agree that that is one interpretation of the language. It's just a real cluster of a description

 

[Homer]

wording was different two months ago.....

Trophy Desert Bighorn Sheep in Mexico

This is a free range hunt on the 200,000 acre Siri Indian reservation in Sonora Mexico. DATES: Winning Bidders choice - Anytime between November 2021 - February 2022 Trip includes: 12-day trip: 10 full days hunting, 2 travel days Permits and cites (exportation cites) Professional skinning and...

bid.huntandfishconnection.com

 

[desperatehills]

I tried calling the SFW number for Kevin but he did not answer and I did not leave a message. I sent a email to them requesting the tag and license cost. I will let you know if they respond. Current bid is 30.5K How mad would you be if you flew down for your once in a lifetime sheep hunt and found out it cost 80K more to actually hunt

 

[OutdoorWriter]

I just went to it; it is now closed! Note what I highlighted in red.


SOLD $41,000


TIMED AUCTION
Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife - July 14, 2021

This is a free range hunt on the 200,000 acre Siri Indian reservation in Sonora Mexico. DATES: Winning Bidders choice - Anytime between November 2021 - February 2022
Trip includes:
12-day trip: 10 full days hunting, 2 travel days

Permits and cites (exportation cites)
Professional skinning and trophy care
World class guides
Backpackers (assistants)
All meals and soft drinks
Accommodations
English speaking guides at all times
Round trip ground transportation

If the winning bidder has a flexible schedule they will increase their trophy odds significantly. Wards Outfitters are constantly monitoring the ranch during the season and will let the hunter know when the best rams have been spotted. If the hunter does not wish to go through customs with a rifle the outfitter has rifles on the ranch. If the hunter wishes to bring their own firearm they are allowed to bring up to 2 of their own rifles with 50 rounds for each rifle.

Not included:
Tips
Airfare to Mexico
Taxes

 

[JPickett]

Original link has the bid still open for 6 more hours with a high of 31k as of right now

 

[desperatehills]

that 41k was the last tag they raffled in july

 

[OutdoorWriter]

that 41k was the last tag they raffled in july

Oh. That's where the link Homer posted sent me. Mea culpa.

Still, note there is no mention of 'license & tag' in the red part as there is in the current listing.

 

[Homer]

Oh. That's where the link Homer posted sent me. Mea culpa.

Still, note there is no mention of 'license & tag' in the red part as there is in the current listing.

no kidding....that's why I posted it

 

[desperatehills]

I just got a email confirmation that the license and tag are included.........go ahead and bid with confidence

 

[OutdoorWriter]

I just got a email confirmation that the license and tag are included.........go ahead and bid with confidence

Okay. I just need to check with my wife first.

 

[joesikora]

I just passed through the other posts
so was $41k a good deal for that Hunt?
Does anyone know who got the hunt?

Joe