Hunting Guide Illegally Kills Desert Bighorn Sheep in Utah

Arizona man pays more than $30,000 for illegally taking a trophy bighorn ram

Kanab – A well known hunting guide won’t be hunting in Utah—or 46 other states—anytime soon. In addition to losing his hunting privileges for the next 10 years, the guide and outfitter has paid more than $30,000 in fines and restitution.

In July 2017, Larry Altimus of Pearce, Arizona was found guilty of wanton destruction of protected wildlife – trophy desert bighorn sheep, which is a 3rd degree felony in Utah. Read more