Aoudad Rams…Amazing Possibilities for 2014 Hunts!!

Aoudad Rams…Amazing Possibilities for 2014 Hunts!!

The aoudad herd here on the Patio Ranch have been lightly hunted for the last few years to develop a group of rams with more age and thusly, the longer horn lengths, more massive bases and long hair on the neck and legs. This increase in the age structure of the rams...
Cold, Wet Day and a Very Large Stumberg Sheep!

Cold, Wet Day and a Very Large Stumberg Sheep!

The thermometer on the porch (where the air felt warmer) said 34 degrees but the ice on the shooting bench indicated a different temperature. After a couple of shots and an adjustment on the rifle scope, it was off to the pasture to hunt a very large Stumberg Sheep...
Trophy Stumberg Sheep Stalk!

Trophy Stumberg Sheep Stalk!

John’s timing for a Stumberg ram hunt was great as he arrived at the same time as the first strong cold front of the season. The coolness made a roaring fire in the grand main lodge fireplace a welcome and comforting treat. In addition, the cool weather stimulated the...
Aoudad and Four-Horn Sheep…Two Great Trophies!!

Aoudad and Four-Horn Sheep…Two Great Trophies!!

Holland had been to the ranch a few years ago when a friend of his had taken a great aoudad. On the same trip, Holland had seen one of the large 4-Horn (or Jacob’s Sheep). Since that time, he has anticipated an aoudad of his own and a chance at a great 4-Horn sheep....
Father/Daughter Mouflon Hunt…Memorable Stalk!

Father/Daughter Mouflon Hunt…Memorable Stalk!

The Friday afternoon arrival at the Patio Ranch for Bruce and his daughter Lauren was exceptional not only because it was a father/daughter hunt that they were sharing, but they brought some great and much needed rain showers with them. The showers abated to allow...