Texas Barbary Sheep (Aoudad) Hunt - Preview

Years ago I saw my first barbary sheep in southern New Mexico. Ever since, I have been trying to figure out a way to hunt them. I finally got the chance last weekend! I hunted with Randy Slaughter of Rio Brazos Outfitters on his free-range lease near Post, TX. I shared the hunt with Ryan Balch, one of my best SWAROVSKI customers. This was one of the most glassing-intensive hunts I have experienced, and definitely one of the most memorable.

Here's a partial list of gear I used:
Swarovski Optik 10x42 EL SWAROVISION
Swarovski Optik 10x42 EL RANGE
Swarovski Optik ATX/65/95
Swarovski Optik Z5 3.5-18x44 BT-4W
Christensen Arms .270WSM
Superior Ammunition 140gr Nosler Accubond
Outdoorsmans Tripod
First Lite Clothing
Tenzing 2220 Pack

I will share more later, but for now just wanted to post up a few photos...

SWAROVSKI OPTIK Mountain Territory Sales Representative!

Some of my favorite SWAROVSKI OPTIK products (clockwise from top left):

10x42 EL Range, STM-80HD, Z5 3.5-15x44, 10x42 EL SWAROVISION

My, how time flies!

Back in September of 2011, I started a new job, and am very thankful to The Evans Group for the opportunity they gave me. However, when SWAROVSKI OPTIK contacted me about becoming a sales rep for them in the mountain territory, it was just too great of a chance to pass up.

As of November 1st, 2011 (yeah, over six months ago!) I started as the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Mountain Territory Sales Representative. My territory includes New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, eastern Montana, and the western parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. I obviously specialize in the hunting market, calling on independent dealers as well as national chains, but I'm also rapidly learning the ins-and-outs of the birding and wildlife watching market.

To top it off, I am required to live in my territory so a couple months ago we sold both our houses in Arizona, packed up two U-haul trucks and a trailer, and moved back to Colorado. We chose the Vail Valley and are living in a month-to-month rental while searching for a home in Eagle or Gypsum.

I am ridiculously excited to be working for the best company in the hunting industry, and to be selling high-end optics, which are my passion. After six months on the job, I'm confident in saying I have found my dream sales job and I'm living in one of the best places on Earth!

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