Epic Idaho Bighorn Sheep Hunt: Kenia’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Hell’s Canyon Adventure

Episode 22

A grueling climb, scorching heat, and one perfect shot, this is the bighorn sheep hunt of a lifetime.

When Kenia drew a coveted Idaho bighorn sheep tag, she knew it would test every ounce of grit she had. But nothing could have prepared her for the raw beauty and brutal terrain of Hell’s Canyon. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., Kenia sits down with cohost Luke Hilgemann to relive her once-in-a-lifetime sheep hunt through Idaho’s Unit 11, where towering cliffs meet the Snake River and every step feels earned.

From 105-degree heat and steep climbs to 12-mile treks across shale slopes, Kenia recounts how persistence, faith, and solid mountain gear finally led to a perfect Boone and Crockett ram, a world-class sheep scoring just shy of 190. Along the way, she shares lessons learned from elite guides, how to mentally push through grueling mountain hunts, and why conservation is at the heart of every ethical pursuit.

Whether you dream of chasing Rocky Mountain bighorns or simply love hearing true outdoor grit stories, this episode captures what it means to hunt hard, give thanks, and protect wild places for the next generation.

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Epic Idaho Bighorn Sheep Hunt: Kenia’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Hell’s Canyon Adventure