^Lot 44 TEXAS NELSONI DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT

There are only a handful of tags being offered by Texas to hunt a desert bighorn. This is an unbelievable opportunity to obtain a tag and hunt the exact area where the desert bighorns were reintroduced back in to the Texas landscape in 1972, at the JM Lutich Ranch. Notable wild sheep advocate Dr. Red Duke was instrumental in this reintroduction. This ranch was where the first desert sheep permit was granted in 1987 since the reintroduction. This first permit was auctioned off in January, 1987 at the national FNAWS (now known as WSF) convention and was purchased by Doc Thurston for $60,000. LeLois Lutich and Scott Roosevelt has offered this permit to Iowa FNAWS, and 100% of the proceeds of this permit will be utilized towards game management and conservation efforts in the Sierra Diablo Mountains which is a crucial habitat for the desert bighorns. The area is also void of any invasive aoudads and the Lutich Ranch’s game management program has made this a priority. Past notable hunters include Johnny Rodriguez, Ed Yates, Rex Baker, Alexy Kim, as well as many others. Season runs from now until August 31, 2026. In addition to the cost of the permit, there is a $10,000 hunt fee for guiding, lodging and meals, and pickup/drop-off from El Paso airport to the ranch and back. Accommodations include a modern lodge with Starlink capabilities as well as a “cook shack” where you will be served hearty meals and partake in your favorite liquid refreshments. Contact: Scott Roosevelt (915)525-5942 Email: scottyboy79@gmail.com

A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price of this special permit (unless prohibited by state statute), of which the proceeds will be dedicated to Iowa FNAWS’ various conservation funding. If the winner refuses to pay the required premium, the item will be offered to the next highest bidder for his/her bid price