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Montana DIY Elk Hunting – 2014 – Bulls & Grizzlies – Part 2
I was still quartering my elk when the sun finally slipped below the Gravelly Mountains to the west. Its amazing how much more difficult a job it is when your alone and looking over your shoulder every few minutes. All … Continue reading →
The Escape Artists – Montana Public Land Elk Hunting
I left camp long before first light and began the long pull up the mountain through eight inches of snow grown crusty after days of wind and sun. Far above … Continue reading →
Montana 2014 DIY Elk – Bulls and Grizzlies – Part 1
We headed into camp this year with a lot of anticipation. Montana had good precipitation all spring and summer and cooler temperatures and we hoped that would keep the elk high and near our 9000′ camp. The last two years had … Continue reading →
Back to Montana for a High Country Bull
I left southern Colorado on a Thursday in early November in a blizzard that started just south of Denver and stayed with me all the way north of Cheyenne. I was tired of driving in it and found a cheap motel and an expensive steak dinner in … Continue reading →
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Montana Archery Elk: Two Shot Tom & the T-Rex
It was a hot, dusty and generally miserable ride out of the mountains. Dan and I took turns pulling the rear, riding into an inescapable cloud of dust. It was hot even after the sun dropped behind the Tobacco Roots. … Continue reading →
Montana Archery Elk – Weeks 1 & 2 – “High & Dry”
I was two weeks into the Montana archery season and hadn’t taken a shot at an elk yet. We were riding back to the trailhead to load up and drive back to town to pick up a friend arriving at … Continue reading →
Montana Spring Bear Hunt
Spring bear season is in full swing here in Montana. The weather is warmer than normal and the snow has pulled back from the hillsides on all but the highest elevations.
Dan’s Argentina Red Stag Hunt
April 12, 2013 Dan and Kristen picked Argentina as their honeymoon destination, albeit almost a year after the wedding ! Kristen had always wanted to see Buenos Aires and Dan was hoping to hunt Argentina’s red stags during the rut, … Continue reading →
Idaho DIY Elk Hunt : Cosmic Dick and the Black Hole Elk
When it comes to elk hunting, the ultimate hunting partner is a mule. They don’t need to be shod, will carry a lot of weight without complaining, won’t drink your whiskey, and hate grizzly bears. After a mule though, the next … Continue reading →
Turning an Elk into the Best Elk Burger in the World !
I started hunting whitetails in Indiana back in the 1980’s. While those corn and soybean fed deer made pretty tasty fare, they don’t compare to the savory goodness of a well cooked elk burger. I always end up with more elk burger than … Continue reading →
“Those are the Breaks!” Montana Missouri Breaks Elk Hunt
The sun was dropping below the canyon rim when a shrill whistle broke from the shadows that were beginning to fall across the bottom of the coulee. Lying beside me on a grass covered ridge, Dick continued to stare through … Continue reading →