This award will recognize the bowhunter who has become skillful in hunting a variety of species and who collected seven of the sixteen animals eligible for the program, as outlined in the By-Laws.  One of the seven approved animals must be a big game animal that meets or exceeds the minimum score for that species.  Only two of the seven species required may be from the small game predator category (Bobcat, Coyote, Fox). The Cochise Award is limited to a once in a lifetime achievement for each bowhunter.

Daniel C. Hicks 2025

John R. Adams 2024

Darr Colburn 2024

Brian Noble 2024

Ed Fanchin 2021

Daniel C. Parks 2020

Lauren Richardson 2020

Michael Wall 2019

Roy E. Grace 2019

Nicole R. Rimsza 2018

Dale Parrish 2017

Brian Goble 2016

Robin Bechtel 2016

Craig Ramsey 2016

Bob Rimsza 2016

Mike Jones 2013

Brian Anton Rimsza 2013

Raymond W. Dresslar 2012

Richard D. Tone 2011

Marvin N. Zieser 2010

Colton Bagnoli 2008

David DeSpain 2008

Jeremy Ennis 2008

Matthew Liljenquist 2008

Vaughn R. Liljenquist 2008

Kevin Presmyk 2008

Rodney Ronnebaum 2008

Tim Salazar 2008

George Sensabough 2008

Miguel Morales 2006

Michael Ornoski 2006

Ted Spradling 2004

Gary Mehaffey 2003

Barry Sopher 2002

Stephen Christiansen 2001

Robert Forrest 2001

Lance Liljenquist 2001

Scott Coffinger 2000

Rick Forrest 2000

Chris Dunn 1999

Roy Jimenez 1999

Larry Marin 1999

Tom Rosette 1999

Russell Richardson 1998

Dennis Ward 1998

Tom Dalrymple 1997

Jim Machac 1997

Cindi Richardson 1997

Dave Bushell 1995

Chris Skoczylas 1993

Cliff Sorrells, Jr. 1993

Ernest R. Allen 1992

Mark Ovitt 1992

Kevin Robinson 1992

Dana Yount 1992

Rick Betten 1991

Steve Calvert 1991

Mark D. Sipe 1991

Mark F. Vancas 1991

Jerry Clarno 1990

Les Shelton 1990

Phillip C. Dalrymple 1989

William G. Sypult 1989

Larry Buhlke 1988

Corky Richardson 1988

George Richardson 1988

Mike Whelan 1988

Peter Knagge 1987

John McClendon 1986

Dan Larkin 1985

Norman L. Pint 1985

Bill Elmer 1984

Jeff Elmer 1984

Carol Cross 1984

Dale Tasa 1983

Jay Elmer 1982

Steve Allen 1981

Ron Hollamon 1980

Sherwin Lipsitz 1980

Bill Cross 1978

This Award acknowledges achievement of the highest goal set for the Bowhunters of Arizona by the Bowhunting In Arizona Record Book Committee and represents a lifetime of dedication to the pursuit of trophy class animals with a bow and arrow in Arizona.  Unlike the Cochise Award, the Kaibab Award may be earned more than once so that a bowhunter who has accomplished this difficult achievement has the ability to have another goal to achieve!

Daniel C. Hicks - 2025

Robert Forrest – 2023

Brian Goble - 2023

Bob Rimsza - 2021

Mark Ovitt - 2021

Russ Richardson - 2020

Dale S. Parrish - 2020

Michael G. Jones - 2020

George Richardson - 2018

Mark D. Sipe - 2018

Robin Wills Bechtel - 2018

Jeremy Ennis - 2018

Mark Ovitt - 2017

Brian A. Rimsza - 2015

Jerry Clarno - 2015

Duane “Corky” Richardson - 2011

Jim Machac - 2010

Mark Ovitt - 2010

Rick Forrest - 2010

Barry R. Sopher - 2008

Russell Richardson - 2008

Cindi Richardson - 2008

Vaughn R. Liljenquist - 2008

Mark D. Sipe 2007

Phillip C. Dalrymple - 2006

Larry Bulke - 2000

Once a bowhunter accepts the challenge to be selective in his hunt, to pass up the first animal that comes within range of his arrow, he naturally limits his goal to one of the big ones.  The monarchs of Arizona are deserving of extra respect!  The kings of the forest and desert acquired their thrones through more acute senses, healthier genetic background, a stronger drive for survival, and the instinct to avoid their predators.  It is out of respect for the magnificent animals of our state, the committee established an award to honor these truly outstanding animals. 

Randy Weems - 2022 - Bighorn Sheep

Marvin N. Zieser - 2019 - Merriam's Turkey

Terry Edwards - 2018 - Coues Deer (non-typical)

Rick Forrest - 2012 - Gould's Turkey

Nathan LaCost - 2011 - Coues Deer (non-typical)

Shawn Patterson - 2011 - Elk

Corky Richardson - 2004 - Bison

Ronald N. Franklin - 2003 - Elk

Sergio Orozco - 2001 - Coues Deer

William Bedlion - 1999 - Bison

Roy Jimenez - 1999 - Coues Deer

Adam Kowalski - 1999 - Mule Deer

George Richardson - 1999 - Bison

Marvin N. Zieser - 1999 - Antelope

Tom Goodwin - 1993 - Javelina

Stephen D. Hornaday - 1993 - Cougar

Cindi Richardson - 1991 - Turkey

Mark D. Morris - 1991 - Desert Bighorn Sheep

Harold Boyack - 1991 - Javelina

James L. Ludvigson - 1989 - Elk (non-typical)

John G. Evans - 1988 - Coues Deer (non-typical)

Eric Penrod - 1987 - Antelope

William T. Rose - 1986 - Mule Deer

Chuck Meacham - 1985 - Desert Bighorn Sheep

Pete Knagge - 1984 - Bear

Mike Mizer - 1983 - Mule Deer

Fred Fernow - 1983 - Antelope

Mike Whelan - 1982 - Bear

Jay Elmer - 1981 - Elk

Jay Elmer - 1980 - Elk

Doug Kittredge - 1979 - Elk

Ron Hollamon - 1979 - Mule Deer

N. Roger Cole - 1979 - Javelina

ANTELOPE

1ST John K. Hay 74 4/8

2ND Bob Rimsza 74 2/8

3RD Leith Cox 69 6/8

BEAR

1ST Russell Richardson 21 4/16

2ND Chipper Beiner 19 11/16

3RD Mark Ovitt 19 7/16

COUGAR

1ST Jordan Epperson 14 8/16

2ND Cole Lickfeldt 13 8/16

COUES DEER

1ST Justin Nealy 113 1/8

2ND Gabriel Sheley 103 5/8

3RD Chris Adams 92 5/8

COUES DEER TYPICAL VELVET

1 ST James C. Stewart 115 4/8

2ND Mike Ornoski 96 7/8

3RD Mark Ovitt 68 1/8

COUES DEER NON-TYPICAL

1ST Jesus A. Bonicichi 130

DESERT SHEEP

1ST Randy Liljenquist 176 2/8

ELK

1ST Jacob DeVerna 377 6/8

2ND Brian Bremer 367

3RD Brian A. Rimsza 360 1/8

ELK NON-TYPICAL

1ST Trevor A. Graff 355

GOULD’S TURKEY

1ST Robert Forrest 1 4/16

JAVELINA

1ST Russell Richardson 15

2ND Mike Ornoski 14 9/16

3RD Brian Goble 14 7/16

MERRIAM’S TURKEY

1ST Russell Richardson 2 5/16

2ND Russell Richardson 2 4/16

3RD Mike G. Jones 1 13/16

MULE DEER

1ST Jay Groves 155 6/8

MULE DEER NON-TYPICAL

1ST John Lacy 217 3/8

The BIA Record Book Committee established the Biennial Award to recognize the best trophies taken during subsequent two year periods.  The Biennial Award will be given to the three (3) largest trophies of each species (including non-typical categories) taken and entered into the program.

ANTELOPE

1)   Marleen K. Bynum - 79  6/8

2)   David Ridge - 78

3)   Roy E. Grace - 77  2/8 

BEAR 

1)   Jeremy Ennis - 20  3/16

2)   Chipper Beiner - 20                      

3)   Anton "Skip" Rimsza - 19  2/16   

BISON

1)   Dennis Dunn - 112  2/8       

COUES DEER, TYPICAL

1)   Phillip Karl Rigas - 111                      

2)   William K. Rigas - 102  5/8             

3)   Conrad Sheley - 90  5/8     

COUES DEER, NON-TYPICAL

1)   Jeremy Ennis - 108  2/8             

2)   Billy Canas - 107  2/8             

3)   Jacob Hernandez - 101  3/8       

COUES DEER, TYPICAL - VELVET

1)   Michael W. Lynch - 115                     

2)   Tanner W. Barcom - 109  2/8              

3)   Dale S. Parrish - 101  4/8              

COUES DEER, NON-TYPICAL - VELVET

1)   Carl Wade Harwar - TBD         

COUGAR

1)   Mark Ovitt - 14  6/16             

2)   Ed Fanchin - 13  10/16           

ELK, TYPICAL

1)   Aaron Hulburd - 392  2/8             

2)   Parker Colburn - 378  6/8             

3)   Russell Richardson - 368  4/8   

ELK, NON-TYPICAL

1)   Colton Guilliams - 370  3/8            

2)   Gary C. Heckler - 369  3/8         

JAVELINA

1)   Jerry A. Clarno - 4  11/16           

2)   John Sarvis - 14  10/16           

3)   Linda Sipe - 14  8/16             

3)   April Joy Pulley - 14  8/16       

MULE DEER, TYPICAL

1)   Fabian Romo - 178  2/8             

2)   Jeremy Ennis - 159                     

3)   Albert C. Avila - 135  2/8    

MULE DEER, NON-TYPICAL

1)   Thomas J. Lipjanic - 198  3/8   

MULE DEER, TYPICAL - VELVET

1)   Jason Bond - 196  1/8             

2)   Ron Nixon - 172  2/8             

3)   John C. Novak - 159  3/8     

MULE DEER, NON-TYPICAL - VELVET

1)   Marvin N. Zieser - 217  3/8     

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP

1)   Randy Weems - 194  1/8   

DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP

no entries

MERRIAM'S TURKEY

1)   Russell Richardson - 1  11/16              

2)   Corky Richardson - 1  9/16                

3)   Russell Richardson - 1  6/16      

GOULD'S TURKEY

1)   Jeremy Ennis - 1  12/16             

2)   George Richardson - 1  5/16 

RIO GRANDE TURKEY

1)   Corky Richardson - 1  13/16             

2)   Brian Goble - 1  4/16