Project Hunt: Arizona Bighorn Sheep with Matt Hicks

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Жыл бұрын

#ProjectHunt 2021 winner Matthew Hicks drew a once-in-a-lifetime bighorn sheep tag in Arizona after applying for 23 years. We sent along a videographer to capture the hunt. Watch as Matt sets out into the rugged desert in search of a mature ram.
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@Ryperd007 Жыл бұрын

I appreciated the effort Matthew went through before the hunt to scout the area and preselect the ram he wanted. Very good hunting video. Thx!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Rarely does everything go as planned, but Matt put in the work. Thanks for watching.

@JeffreyRandall-fy4ti 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Matt! Loved the video! I to was lucky enough to draw a AZ Bighorn sheep tag,can"t wait till the hunt begins Dec.8 2023 unit 43b. Thank you again

@taylormcgarrigle4631 Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome anytime you see a hunter give a sheep tag the effort and attention it deserves. Matt definitely did that. Congrats on a beautiful mature ram!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

He put in a ton of pre-work indeed.

@Shooter2medic Жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you Leupold for helping to bring us this story!

@andyc.947 Жыл бұрын

unbelievable. congrats. legit guy to win it with a legit company

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Glad you enjoyed it.

@jaywilliams415 Жыл бұрын

Awesome hunt! Congrats on a great ram! It's kinda weird thinking about waiting 20+ years for a tag and it's over in a few hours of actual hunting! Just to clarify one point for a few watchers who may not be aware, the the Sheep tag itself is not once-in-a -lifetime, it's the harvesting of a Sheep! One could technically draw a 2nd tag if their tag wasn't filled on the 1st opportunity (Pts would be lost so it might take awhile)! Lol

@claytond6565 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along Matt!!! Awesome journey!

@scottburgess696 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Matt on a spectacular ram, you did it right with all your homework, time and energy spent to learn the area and find a great ram. I love Leupold products and have a slew of them in my gun case, glad they were willing to help you out!! Thanks for sharing your adventure👍

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting your trust in Leupold 👊🏼

@wiscfarmer Жыл бұрын

What a great hunt to follow along and get to see! Thanks for sharing that with us all. Leupold really is a smart to partner with hunters like Matt to showcase some of these hunts and their awesome optics. My compliments to the quality of the video and the great footage and editing. Thanks Leupold and God Bless

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@frankmarr5285 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations my wife and I sat with you at the sheep hunters clinic I’m glad to see you were able to harvest yourself a beautiful Ram!

@dawsonjacob2021 Жыл бұрын

Leupold makes the best hunting video’s

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks we appreciate the feedback!

@thememorybank2623 Жыл бұрын

Looks like he managed to bag his spirit animal! Thoroughly enjoyed, well done to all.

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cohunter4 Жыл бұрын

Incredible video! Congratulations to Matt and thank you Leupold for not blurring out other companies that Matt, his dad, and friend used on the hunt. Awesome production!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@nw3gonzalez Жыл бұрын

AWESOME.....very well done Leopold great story.... good people and a great hunt.

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@F15BOYOBOY Жыл бұрын

Awesome Matthew what an amazing ram, amazing hunt! Love the pre work you put in that's the way it's done. Seldom does it work in our favors but man I'm happy for you! Congratulations on a successful hunt and beautiful ram!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

He put in the pre-work indeed. Glad you enjoyed it.

@sterlingwilkey2124 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ram congratulations

@CRR8980 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and congratulations on a great ram!

@adamdlugosz123 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏

@MrPallingo Жыл бұрын

Great video, Matt ! Been a while since I saw you and your dad.

@TheDoublr206 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video

@SniperC175 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leupold and Matthew, awesome Hooah!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@karldugan1871 Жыл бұрын

So awesome! Great video and thank you for sharing your hunt with us

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@Piratedavessaltylife Жыл бұрын

What a sweet hunt. I had the pleasure of drawing a Paunsagunt Buck Tag in 2011 and hunted the Whitel Cliffs above Kanab Utah. Got a 4x4 that was the biggest body deer I had taken. Love that part of the country! Miss it often.

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for watching the hunt!

@shanezimmerman Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Matt! Awesome Sheep and love the video! Looked like an awesome hunt. Leupold did a great job and can't wait for my archery bull elk hunt with Leupold this September!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck in September!

@scotthammond7983 Жыл бұрын

Great story! Congrats!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jeffcavin3881 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@Chrissers2010 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice ram for Unit 12BE

@davidhenderson1738 Жыл бұрын

Great hunt man thanks for sharing

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lancebernal9982 Жыл бұрын

Great hunt! Great video! Congratulations!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it!

@rogerramjet7567 Жыл бұрын

Homework PAYS!! On any hunt. Great example. Congrats.

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

That it does👊 Thanks for watching the film!

@BrettMcNary Жыл бұрын

great hunt and edit!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

We appreciate it!

@manuelenriquez3467 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, real nice ram.. what scope is that..

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44. Full gear list: www.leupold.com/blog/post/project-hunt-an-arizona-bighorn-sheep-hunt

@chloefagotti3453 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks we appreciate that!

@parkerliddell Жыл бұрын

So dang cool!

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the film!

@willwood6474 Жыл бұрын

great video but waited all those years for that tag and couldnt wait for a better shot? semper fi and thank you for your service, i would have waited a few more minutes. idk just my opinion. heck of a hunt

@LeupoldOptics Жыл бұрын

Rarely does everything go as planned, but Matt put in the work. Thanks for watching.

@willwood6474 Жыл бұрын

@@LeupoldOptics I understand that and I have had things not go as planned either. But the ram was clearly facing away I don’t know the whole story so I can’t sit here and be a keyboard warrior which it probably seems I am, I personally would have waited for a better shot I guess is what I am saying. Respect for his service,Semper fi and an awesome hunt glad he got the ram!!