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CHIHUAHUA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP

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SA-09
CHIHUAHUA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP
RANCHO LA GUARIDA
Jose Antonio Vallina Laguera
P: 011.52.16... Show more..

SA-09
CHIHUAHUA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP
RANCHO LA GUARIDA
Jose Antonio Vallina Laguera
P: 011.52.1614.427.0840
E: jav@laguaridaranch.com
W: https://www.laguaridaranch.com/

There is something exciting happening in the world of desert bighorn sheep. Long known for its precious few numbers and for its equally precious hunting permits; desert bighorn sheep numbers have been slowly increasing and nowhere is this more true than in Chihuahua, Mexico. This year WSF will offer one tag for this population that was started with the genetics from Tiburon Island. Jose Antonio Vallina a businessman, conservationist, and hunter, started Rancho La Guarida in 1982 where he built a beautiful lodge and started developing water sources for the native wildlife. In 2000, he was able to bring in the first desert bighorn sheep and additional sheep were transplanted in 2002 and 2003. Some from Tiburon Island and some from other sources to increase generic diversity. Originally the sheep were placed in a 10,000 acre ranch that was partially high fenced.

Rancho La Guarida has since added another 10,000 acres that are completely open creating a 20,000+ acre eco system for desert bighorn sheep. The lambing success has been exceptional due to the excellent habitat and genetics there is a herd of +450 sheep, with about half of them being rams so hunters can expect to harvest rams in the 175 - 190 category. Desert bighorn sheep taken on Rancho La Guarida qualify for the Boone and Crockett Club Record Book as well as the B& C and WSF Awards Programs as free range, Fair Chase wild sheep. The hunt is for November 2021 to March 2022 hunting season.

After the hunter arrives in Chihuahua City, everything will be arranged for them in the very finest tradition of Mexican hospitality. The hunt is for 10 days and one companion can join the hunter at the bid price. Additional companions can be included at an additional charge. There are daily nonstop flights from Dallas, Houston and Phoenix into Chihuahua City or there is a landing strip on the property for direct flights into Rancho La Guarida. Experience the finest desert sheep hunt by purchasing this desert sheep hunt!

In mid-December 2020, 2018 raffle winner (and WSF Summit Life Member) Kyle Hurley of Idaho took a 10 year-old desert ram with Jose Antonio Vallina of Rancho La Guarida…in 4 days of hunting, Kyle saw more than 100 different free-range rams, and finally selected an old monarch, with a 1-shot kill @ 287 yards!

Accompanied by his father, WSF Vice-President for Conservation Kevin Hurley, the Hurley men were treated to an incredible week of Chihuahuan desert glassing, horseback hunting, fabulous food/accommodations, and true Mexican hospitality. Our hosts Jose Antonio Vallina and his wife Esperanza picked us up @ the Chihuahua City airport, handled all the firearms permit paperwork, escorted us through the PROFEPA ram inspection in Chihuahua City, flawlessly provided all the paperwork for USFWS inspection at DFW airport, and made this trip/hunt seamless!
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