From childhood dream to lifetime reality: Routt County deputy fulfills lifelong dream with bighorn sheep hunt

From childhood dream to lifetime reality: Routt County deputy fulfills lifelong dream with bighorn sheep hunt

For Routt County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Caughey, a big game trophy has never been measured in inches or pounds. Instead, it’s defined by the terrain and the journey through it, along with the challenges and lessons learned along the way. It’s also a testament to family, friends and the community of hunters who lift up and support one another. When Caughey drew his once-in-a-lifetime archery bighorn sheep tag in spring 2025, it marked the culmin…