Free range aoudad Gallery

There is no feeling comparable to climbing into the mountains of the Trans Pecos in pursuit of Aoudad (Barbary) Sheep. This hunt is a true test of ones hunting passion and love of the outdoors. 

Aoudad sheep hunting requires true grit and physical preparedness, for the mountains and the desert can be a challenge. The Chinati Mountain range we hunt varies in elevation from 4,000 ft - 7,000 ft and it is all 100% great Aoudad country!

Located on the ranch, is a comfortable sheep camp, where our clients and myself call home for 4 ½ days and 5 nights. Comfortable beds, hot shower, and great meals provided out of this camp along with a relaxing campfire at night.

Here is the details of what all is included in the hunt/price:

-4 ½ hunting days

-5 nights lodging

-3 meals a day along with snacks/non alcoholic beverages

-One trophy Aoudad ram (average ram size is 30-33”)

-Game care (skinning/caping of ram on mountain and at camp)

-Ranch transportation during hunt (4x4 vehicle)

-Calan or Michael as your sheep guide

Not included in hunt-

-Tip

-Taxidermy

-Travel to/from ranch

-Alcoholic beverages

We strive for mature (9+ year old sheep) with great chaps and mane. generally our sheep are between 30"-35". The best time to hunt Aoudad is when they are rutting which is in September and November, however, we do take great sheep from February- April as well when rams bachelor up.

Since 2017, AR&W has been 100% on our opportunity rate, putting clients on big sheep. We have several top 100 Aoudad sheep taken in TGR and a few top 10 in TGR.

Calan and Michael, have guided nearly 200 successful Aoudad sheep hunts and several Gold medal rams. When you are in camp, you have the best in the business personally guiding you for a trophy ram.

We recommend a larger caliber rifle on Aoudad because of how tough they are to bring down. Generally, a .300 caliber is a good round to use combined with a 180-200 grain Barnes or Nosler Partition bullet. 

Clients flying in should fly into El Paso or Midland, from there you will need to head to Marfa, Tx where you will head south towards Shafter/Presidio and be met at the ranch gate to be let in (you will be given the pin drop/directions before your hunt).

For out of state hunters, you will need to purchase a special 5 day exotic hunting license from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Ahrens Ranch & Wildlife, can help you obtain your license at your request. Local Tx residents just need their valid Texas Hunting License to hunt.

Pricing-

Completely booked for 2022 on this property and minimal spots for 2023! Now booking 2024 and 2025!

1x1 $6500

2x1 $6250

3x1 $6000

1x1 Aoudad Bow Hunt $7000

 Required to book dates, is ½ of the total hunt cost upon signing of hunting booking agreement. The remaining balance is not due until 30 days before the start of your hunt.