The document summarizes the author's hunting trips in Montana over multiple years with friends Mark and Bill. Some key details:
- The author hunted with Mark and Bill in Montana in 2012 and had success harvesting mule deer. They returned in 2014 with Mark tagging a mule deer.
- In 2014, the author also traveled further west to hunt elk with an outfitter called Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters, due to physical limitations from surgery.
- Hunting with the outfitter, the author learned about elk behavior in cold weather and the effects of wolves on game. He was successful in harvesting his first elk on the fourth day of the guided hunt.
The document describes the planning and first day of a group's hike along the West Highland Way trail in Scotland. Four friends decide to hike the 105-mile trail over five days in April. They spend weeks preparing gear and do practice hikes. On the first morning, they drive to the trailheads, take photos, and begin the day's 23-mile hike. After some walking and breaks, they continue on towards their first night's destination in Cashel.
The author reminisces about hunting with his father from a young age. His father introduced him to duck hunting on an island in the Illinois River that became their special place. Though his father passed away suddenly before duck season, the memories of their hunting experiences together stayed with the author and inspired him to continue hunting into adulthood. He hopes to one day hunt at the island again to feel closer to his father.
Piers and Joan Hayes have had a life full of adventure together. They met decades ago in an elevator in South Africa and began sailing adventures together. With their three young children in tow, they sailed from South Africa to North America over the course of four years, living aboard their boat. They eventually settled on Bowen Island and took over running the local cafe, The Snug, where they have found new excitement and community. The couple's travels taught them about the kindness of strangers and strengthened their faith in humanity.
This document provides a summary of the author's experience bicycling from northern Argentina to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, over the course of several months. The author describes meeting many other travelers ("moving men") along the way who were also bicycling or motorcycling long distances. These encounters provided opportunities for sharing stories and advice. Through challenges like harsh weather and difficult terrain, the author found encouragement in the camaraderie of other travelers and in poetry. The trip culminated in reuniting with many of the people he had met earlier in the journey.
SYNOPSIS: MORE THAN 50 SHADES.
Author: JAMES KRISHNA.
The story unfolds in Fiji in 1944 on the arrival of the American military—who were there to protect the islands from the Japanese if there was an invasion.
James describes that day vividly, his friendship with the Americans that follow and the day he was taken away by Catholic Missionaries, baptized and educated towards priesthood.
Brought up by nuns, the boy robs the church of communion wafers and wine as well as a few shillings of the collection plate—to satisfy his constant hunger.
Later, another kind of hunger arises as the teenager falls in love with a young and beautiful white Australian orphan.
The passion that follow between the two teenagers gives him a tantalizing taste of lust for sex. He continues his quest for sexual discovery with a number of convent school girls—fast switching from student to teacher.
At an early age of seventeen James is lured by money to get him out of poverty and on his way to England to fulfill his life long ambition. He enters the boxing ring as a prize-fighter and some how manages to leave Fiji.
On his way he travels to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand, demonstrating his inexhaustible energy in an out of bed with world wind affairs and orgies with beautiful native women—where his imagination and lust run wild. Here he indulges into the wildest fantasies, which is explained in tasteful—yet explicit detail.
From New Zealand he embarks on a veritable ‘love boat’ type of a cruise on a passage to England. On board this luxurious ship he meets some high-spirited teenage Dutch girls—with liberal ideas of teenage sex.
Whatever takes place between the liberal minded girls from Rotterdam on the high seas, has to be left to the reader’s own imagination.
After a five weeks journey on a floating paradise James finally arrives in England at the height of ‘make love and not war’ sixties flower power era. What could be more fitting; he finds employment in Liverpool and frequents the ‘Cavern Club’ where he meets John, Paul. George and Pete Best, the first drummer of the up and coming rock band the Beatles.
Here young James is in his elements. His Hindu guru like features is embraced by the flower children and the free love if the sixties has begun.
This document provides a collection of daily devotionals. It introduces the purpose of the devotionals in providing spiritual focus and connection to faith through Bible verses, stories and prayers. It then lists the titles of 7 devotionals and provides the full text of the first 3 - about spreading kindness, finding meaning in daily tasks, and maintaining a connection to God even without technology.
The document provides biographical details from the life of Reynolds Cahoon, an early leader in the Latter-day Saint movement. It describes his baptism in 1830, ordination to the priesthood in 1831, involvement in missionary work and building the Kirtland Temple. It also mentions his counselor roles, witnessing the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, and participation in the exodus from Nauvoo to the Salt Lake Valley.
This document discusses how Christians can face difficulties and trials victoriously with Christ. It provides biblical passages about enduring testing and asks for wisdom from God. Stories from Acts describe Paul surviving a shipwreck through faith in God's protection. The document encourages facing challenges head-on, seeing difficulties coming, sticking with the process to the end, and shaking off worries, as Christ ultimately cares more about our transformation than comfort. It concludes that with Jesus, believers can overcome any adversity.
The document describes the planning and first day of a group's hike along the West Highland Way trail in Scotland. Four friends decide to hike the 105-mile trail over five days in April. They spend weeks preparing gear and do practice hikes. On the first morning, they drive to the trailheads, take photos, and begin the day's 23-mile hike. After some walking and breaks, they continue on towards their first night's destination in Cashel.
The author reminisces about hunting with his father from a young age. His father introduced him to duck hunting on an island in the Illinois River that became their special place. Though his father passed away suddenly before duck season, the memories of their hunting experiences together stayed with the author and inspired him to continue hunting into adulthood. He hopes to one day hunt at the island again to feel closer to his father.
Piers and Joan Hayes have had a life full of adventure together. They met decades ago in an elevator in South Africa and began sailing adventures together. With their three young children in tow, they sailed from South Africa to North America over the course of four years, living aboard their boat. They eventually settled on Bowen Island and took over running the local cafe, The Snug, where they have found new excitement and community. The couple's travels taught them about the kindness of strangers and strengthened their faith in humanity.
This document provides a summary of the author's experience bicycling from northern Argentina to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, over the course of several months. The author describes meeting many other travelers ("moving men") along the way who were also bicycling or motorcycling long distances. These encounters provided opportunities for sharing stories and advice. Through challenges like harsh weather and difficult terrain, the author found encouragement in the camaraderie of other travelers and in poetry. The trip culminated in reuniting with many of the people he had met earlier in the journey.
SYNOPSIS: MORE THAN 50 SHADES.
Author: JAMES KRISHNA.
The story unfolds in Fiji in 1944 on the arrival of the American military—who were there to protect the islands from the Japanese if there was an invasion.
James describes that day vividly, his friendship with the Americans that follow and the day he was taken away by Catholic Missionaries, baptized and educated towards priesthood.
Brought up by nuns, the boy robs the church of communion wafers and wine as well as a few shillings of the collection plate—to satisfy his constant hunger.
Later, another kind of hunger arises as the teenager falls in love with a young and beautiful white Australian orphan.
The passion that follow between the two teenagers gives him a tantalizing taste of lust for sex. He continues his quest for sexual discovery with a number of convent school girls—fast switching from student to teacher.
At an early age of seventeen James is lured by money to get him out of poverty and on his way to England to fulfill his life long ambition. He enters the boxing ring as a prize-fighter and some how manages to leave Fiji.
On his way he travels to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand, demonstrating his inexhaustible energy in an out of bed with world wind affairs and orgies with beautiful native women—where his imagination and lust run wild. Here he indulges into the wildest fantasies, which is explained in tasteful—yet explicit detail.
From New Zealand he embarks on a veritable ‘love boat’ type of a cruise on a passage to England. On board this luxurious ship he meets some high-spirited teenage Dutch girls—with liberal ideas of teenage sex.
Whatever takes place between the liberal minded girls from Rotterdam on the high seas, has to be left to the reader’s own imagination.
After a five weeks journey on a floating paradise James finally arrives in England at the height of ‘make love and not war’ sixties flower power era. What could be more fitting; he finds employment in Liverpool and frequents the ‘Cavern Club’ where he meets John, Paul. George and Pete Best, the first drummer of the up and coming rock band the Beatles.
Here young James is in his elements. His Hindu guru like features is embraced by the flower children and the free love if the sixties has begun.
This document provides a collection of daily devotionals. It introduces the purpose of the devotionals in providing spiritual focus and connection to faith through Bible verses, stories and prayers. It then lists the titles of 7 devotionals and provides the full text of the first 3 - about spreading kindness, finding meaning in daily tasks, and maintaining a connection to God even without technology.
The document provides biographical details from the life of Reynolds Cahoon, an early leader in the Latter-day Saint movement. It describes his baptism in 1830, ordination to the priesthood in 1831, involvement in missionary work and building the Kirtland Temple. It also mentions his counselor roles, witnessing the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, and participation in the exodus from Nauvoo to the Salt Lake Valley.
This document discusses how Christians can face difficulties and trials victoriously with Christ. It provides biblical passages about enduring testing and asks for wisdom from God. Stories from Acts describe Paul surviving a shipwreck through faith in God's protection. The document encourages facing challenges head-on, seeing difficulties coming, sticking with the process to the end, and shaking off worries, as Christ ultimately cares more about our transformation than comfort. It concludes that with Jesus, believers can overcome any adversity.
Brian is flying to a summer trip with his father in a small bush plane when the pilot suddenly has a heart attack, causing the plane to crash land in a remote Canadian lake. Brian is the sole survivor but is now stranded alone in the vast wilderness with no supplies other than the clothes on his back and a hatchet his mother gave him. Facing uncertainty of how to survive without food or shelter, Brian must use his wits and courage to endure in the harsh environment until he can find a way to safety.
Best Fishing Lodge in Alaska: Rainbow King Lodgezsheely
Check out Rainbow King Lodge in the Traveling Angler Magazine Volume 7 Issue 2. Rainbow King Lodge is the finest fishing lodge in Alaska. A true luxury lodge. The Experience of a Lifetime. www.rainbowking.com
Mysterious Michigan, Water Creatures, Lights and the DogmanCharlie
The document provides an overview of mysterious phenomena reported in the state of Michigan, including water creatures in the Great Lakes like Pressie the Lake Superior water serpent and Native American legends of mermen. It also discusses strange lights seen in Paulding, Michigan and the cryptid known as the Michigan Dogman, described as a large, wolf-like creature that can stand on two legs.
The document describes a book trailer for a story about Brian Roberson, a young man whose small plane crashes in a remote northern wilderness while flying to visit his divorced father. Brian must use his survival skills to endure harsh conditions and try to find a way home without rescue in the vast, unforgiving landscape. The story is set in modern day North America and has been adapted into a movie called A Cry in the Wild, whose trailer is referenced.
The hikers spent a week backpacking on the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains, encountering rain, difficult climbs and descents, wildlife like a bear in their shelter, and meeting other travelers along the way as they made their way from Winding Stair Gap in North Carolina to Fontana Dam Shelter over the course of 6 days. Highlights included scenic views when the clouds parted and enjoying a hot meal and shower after a long day on the trail, but challenges included heavy rain, running low on water, and tough mountain terrain.
Hobbs Goodwin is organizing a mini reunion called "Play by the Bay" from October 21-24 in Kilmarnock, Virginia for former classmates. Activities will include golf, winery tours, fishing trips, kayaking, and meals. Attendees can stay at nearby hotels and lodging that Hobbs has arranged deals for. He requests an RSVP as soon as possible to help plan and provide information on accommodations and activities.
The document summarizes information about Kaitoke School on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. It includes sections about meeting students, the school museum which houses treasures and historical artifacts from the island, upcoming term one events, and examples of student written historical recounts about shipwrecks and the island's history. The document aims to showcase different aspects of the school and island for visitors to the museum and community.
The story follows a fisherman who takes his 13-year-old son and 15-year-old nephew duck hunting on Christmas morning. While waiting for ducks at a small ledge protruding from the ocean, the fisherman realizes their boat has drifted away, leaving them stranded as the tide rises. They try firing their guns as a call for help, but night falls with no rescue in sight. By morning, the fisherman and his nephew have drowned, though his son's body is never found.
The document provides an overview of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. It describes the islands' untouched beaches, abundant marine life ideal for snorkeling, and small population of around 600 people. It focuses on the author's experiences visiting several of the islands, including Prison Island, Direction Island, and Home Island. On Home Island, the author observes celebrations marking the end of Ramadan and learns about the unique culture of the Cocos Malay people, who make up most of the population.
The document announces a mini reunion called "Play by the Bay" from October 21-24, 2010 in Kilmarnock, Virginia. Activities will include golf, winery tours, fishing trips on private boats, kayaking, and meals together. Lodging information and rates are provided for several nearby hotels and vacation rentals. Attendees are asked to RSVP with their plans to attend and participate.
Kewan Beebe overcame significant obstacles in his childhood to become a star basketball player at Glen Cove High School. He grew up in the Bronx where his mother passed away when he was 13 and he was later shot at age 14. After recovering, he bounced between homes including a period of homelessness in Virginia before being taken in by Frank and Carla D'Ambra of Glen Cove. The D'Ambras provided stability and support that allowed Beebe to focus on basketball and become the first male in his family to attend college in the fall at SUNY New Paltz.
Seven women from varied backgrounds go on a diving trip to Belize organized by the author. They spend five days diving the barrier reef from Ambergris Caye and experience adventures like holding a crocodile at night and an incredible night dive filled with stingrays and other marine life. The trip helps two of the women become more confident divers and exposes all of them to new experiences in the underwater world and Belizean culture.
This document is an oral history of Cora Hollowell Kennedy talking to her relative Mary Jane Kennedy in 1969 about her family history and childhood growing up on her family's peanut farm in North Carolina in the late 19th century. Cora describes her mother and father, neighbors, relatives, and growing up without parents after they passed away. She talks about being raised by her sister Mary and attending the Quaker church and school. The audio is accompanied by historical photographs and illustrations related to Cora's stories.
The article discusses a hunt in Zimbabwe for both elephant and leopard. The hunters faced challenges due to bans on ivory importation into the US that had closed some countries to hunting and created hardships locally. Their professional hunter, Wernher 'Walla' Albertse, arranged to hunt with a local specialist, Heath Jardine, on private land near Hwange National Park. Elephants were present in large numbers near camp but finding a suitable non-trophy bull would be the challenge. Leopard tracks were seen but no baiting had been done yet, so success was uncertain.
This document provides summaries of various indigenous Philippine epics and folktales from different ethnic groups across the country. It describes key characters, plots, locations, and events from stories such as the Maragtas from the Visayas, Biag ni Lam-ang from Ilocos, and Hinilawod from Panay. It also includes summaries of Muslim folktales like Bidasari and epics from Mindanao groups like the Manobo stories Tuwaang Attends the Wedding and Tuwaang and the Maiden of the Buhong Sky.
This is a summary of the Campfire Chat with Alaska Chick videos (to date). They are set in a very informal and very personal atmosphere to allow for an intimate feeling of friendship as we chat about topics offered by the audience.
Four US airmen volunteered with a ministry in the impoverished village of Leratong, South Africa. They were shocked by the extreme poverty and living conditions, with many children orphaned or lacking adequate food, clothing, healthcare and housing. During their two week trip, the airmen bonded with the children, helping with education and playing games. They also helped at the small tin church. The experience was emotionally difficult but also beautiful, giving the airmen a new appreciation for what they had. They were deeply saddened to leave the children but hope to return someday and bring more awareness to their situation.
Brian is flying to a summer trip with his father in a small bush plane when the pilot suddenly has a heart attack, causing the plane to crash land in a remote Canadian lake. Brian is the sole survivor but is now stranded alone in the vast wilderness with no supplies other than the clothes on his back and a hatchet his mother gave him. Facing uncertainty of how to survive without food or shelter, Brian must use his wits and courage to endure in the harsh environment until he can find a way to safety.
Best Fishing Lodge in Alaska: Rainbow King Lodgezsheely
Check out Rainbow King Lodge in the Traveling Angler Magazine Volume 7 Issue 2. Rainbow King Lodge is the finest fishing lodge in Alaska. A true luxury lodge. The Experience of a Lifetime. www.rainbowking.com
Mysterious Michigan, Water Creatures, Lights and the DogmanCharlie
The document provides an overview of mysterious phenomena reported in the state of Michigan, including water creatures in the Great Lakes like Pressie the Lake Superior water serpent and Native American legends of mermen. It also discusses strange lights seen in Paulding, Michigan and the cryptid known as the Michigan Dogman, described as a large, wolf-like creature that can stand on two legs.
The document describes a book trailer for a story about Brian Roberson, a young man whose small plane crashes in a remote northern wilderness while flying to visit his divorced father. Brian must use his survival skills to endure harsh conditions and try to find a way home without rescue in the vast, unforgiving landscape. The story is set in modern day North America and has been adapted into a movie called A Cry in the Wild, whose trailer is referenced.
The hikers spent a week backpacking on the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains, encountering rain, difficult climbs and descents, wildlife like a bear in their shelter, and meeting other travelers along the way as they made their way from Winding Stair Gap in North Carolina to Fontana Dam Shelter over the course of 6 days. Highlights included scenic views when the clouds parted and enjoying a hot meal and shower after a long day on the trail, but challenges included heavy rain, running low on water, and tough mountain terrain.
Hobbs Goodwin is organizing a mini reunion called "Play by the Bay" from October 21-24 in Kilmarnock, Virginia for former classmates. Activities will include golf, winery tours, fishing trips, kayaking, and meals. Attendees can stay at nearby hotels and lodging that Hobbs has arranged deals for. He requests an RSVP as soon as possible to help plan and provide information on accommodations and activities.
The document summarizes information about Kaitoke School on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. It includes sections about meeting students, the school museum which houses treasures and historical artifacts from the island, upcoming term one events, and examples of student written historical recounts about shipwrecks and the island's history. The document aims to showcase different aspects of the school and island for visitors to the museum and community.
The story follows a fisherman who takes his 13-year-old son and 15-year-old nephew duck hunting on Christmas morning. While waiting for ducks at a small ledge protruding from the ocean, the fisherman realizes their boat has drifted away, leaving them stranded as the tide rises. They try firing their guns as a call for help, but night falls with no rescue in sight. By morning, the fisherman and his nephew have drowned, though his son's body is never found.
The document provides an overview of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. It describes the islands' untouched beaches, abundant marine life ideal for snorkeling, and small population of around 600 people. It focuses on the author's experiences visiting several of the islands, including Prison Island, Direction Island, and Home Island. On Home Island, the author observes celebrations marking the end of Ramadan and learns about the unique culture of the Cocos Malay people, who make up most of the population.
The document announces a mini reunion called "Play by the Bay" from October 21-24, 2010 in Kilmarnock, Virginia. Activities will include golf, winery tours, fishing trips on private boats, kayaking, and meals together. Lodging information and rates are provided for several nearby hotels and vacation rentals. Attendees are asked to RSVP with their plans to attend and participate.
Kewan Beebe overcame significant obstacles in his childhood to become a star basketball player at Glen Cove High School. He grew up in the Bronx where his mother passed away when he was 13 and he was later shot at age 14. After recovering, he bounced between homes including a period of homelessness in Virginia before being taken in by Frank and Carla D'Ambra of Glen Cove. The D'Ambras provided stability and support that allowed Beebe to focus on basketball and become the first male in his family to attend college in the fall at SUNY New Paltz.
Seven women from varied backgrounds go on a diving trip to Belize organized by the author. They spend five days diving the barrier reef from Ambergris Caye and experience adventures like holding a crocodile at night and an incredible night dive filled with stingrays and other marine life. The trip helps two of the women become more confident divers and exposes all of them to new experiences in the underwater world and Belizean culture.
This document is an oral history of Cora Hollowell Kennedy talking to her relative Mary Jane Kennedy in 1969 about her family history and childhood growing up on her family's peanut farm in North Carolina in the late 19th century. Cora describes her mother and father, neighbors, relatives, and growing up without parents after they passed away. She talks about being raised by her sister Mary and attending the Quaker church and school. The audio is accompanied by historical photographs and illustrations related to Cora's stories.
The article discusses a hunt in Zimbabwe for both elephant and leopard. The hunters faced challenges due to bans on ivory importation into the US that had closed some countries to hunting and created hardships locally. Their professional hunter, Wernher 'Walla' Albertse, arranged to hunt with a local specialist, Heath Jardine, on private land near Hwange National Park. Elephants were present in large numbers near camp but finding a suitable non-trophy bull would be the challenge. Leopard tracks were seen but no baiting had been done yet, so success was uncertain.
This document provides summaries of various indigenous Philippine epics and folktales from different ethnic groups across the country. It describes key characters, plots, locations, and events from stories such as the Maragtas from the Visayas, Biag ni Lam-ang from Ilocos, and Hinilawod from Panay. It also includes summaries of Muslim folktales like Bidasari and epics from Mindanao groups like the Manobo stories Tuwaang Attends the Wedding and Tuwaang and the Maiden of the Buhong Sky.
This is a summary of the Campfire Chat with Alaska Chick videos (to date). They are set in a very informal and very personal atmosphere to allow for an intimate feeling of friendship as we chat about topics offered by the audience.
Four US airmen volunteered with a ministry in the impoverished village of Leratong, South Africa. They were shocked by the extreme poverty and living conditions, with many children orphaned or lacking adequate food, clothing, healthcare and housing. During their two week trip, the airmen bonded with the children, helping with education and playing games. They also helped at the small tin church. The experience was emotionally difficult but also beautiful, giving the airmen a new appreciation for what they had. They were deeply saddened to leave the children but hope to return someday and bring more awareness to their situation.
1. 4544 UNIVERSAL HUNTERUNIVERSAL HUNTER July/August/September2015July/August/September2015
Though I am now 63, and
have been hunting for as long
as I can remember, I am still
learning the ins and outs of
hunting out West as opposed to
the Midwest.
Last year, together with Mark
and Bill, we worked on our
shooting skills necessary for the
clean harvesting of game, safety
in the field, and above all, the
ethics that many hunters share.
In preparing for all of our
hunting trips, like we had done
the past few years, I will oc-
casionally watch and record
a variety of hunting shows in
order to review them later with
Bill. I also heavily use books,
DVDs, and magazines, which is
why I sent a story to one about
our 2012 hunt in Oregon, which
was a learning experience for us
both.
Our excursion to Montana
last October came as a surprise
benefit I never expected to re-
ceive, in that I was able to recon-
nect with an old friend I hadn’t
seen or communicated with for
almost ten years since he had
moved to Montana! When we
both lived in Southern Califor-
nia, we did a great deal of out-
door activities together. An old
Marine Vet, and me an old Army
Vet, but great friends. We sure
missed abusing each other! Now,
however, being older and both
suffering from some disabilities,
it made things more difficult.
Two years ago when Mark
saw my small article about
Oregon in an issue of Eastman’s
Hunting magazine he found
me. After a slew of emails, text
messages and calls, we decided
to hunt in his neck of the woods
along with Bill, so plans were
made to fly into Billings, stay at
his place, hunt opening day and
throughout the following week.
New Nikon scopes from
Optics Planet with BDC reticle,
new ammo, and sighting in, I
even splurged on Elk calls, some
new blaze orange, and boots . .
. the local Bass Pro Shop staff is
starting to recognize me when I
visit.
The day finally came, and
amidst long stares from people
at Orange County airport, we
flew through Denver to Bill-
ings. Immediately after meeting
Mark at Billings’ airport, off we
went and started scouting, to-
gether with Mark’s wife, Shelly,
whom we nicknamed “the Ora-
cle.” She just seemed to always
know where we were and where
game should be. Mark was one
heck of a driver and drill in-
structor.
Any Marines out there will
know what I mean. Sighting in
again was like basic training for
me, and Bill sure got another
lesson in everything imaginable.
It was good being together with
the guy again. Once a Jar Head,
always a Jar Head!!
The experience and memo-
ries of last year’s trip is still fresh
in my mind, and is one reason
why with Mark’s gracious in-
vitation, I planned to return in
2014. Not many shots heard at
all that week, and it surprised us
not to see a lot of animals move,
other than some antelope. It
seems that the way most locals
hunt is to drive around hop-
ing to spot game from the road
and then go after them. Maybe
the Elk and Mule Deer don’t
like traffic jams? I remember
reading about how many “pro”
hunters always going deep and
remote, and we did that to an
extent, but with no luck.
As with many trips, it’s an
added bonus when you can
enjoy non-hunting experiences
like mixing some history into
the hunt, with Lewis and Clark
having traveled through the
same terrain: Pompeii’s Pil-
lar with Clark’s signature and
Custer’s Last Stand not too far
around the bend. I think Bill is
starting to pick up that a hunt-
ing trip is not just about taking
an animal, but the journey of
the entire experience, no matter
how fruitful!
Day three had me waking
up at 3:30 a.m., even though we
didn’t need to leave the house
until 6:00 a.m. That anxious
excitement never leaves me no
matter how many hunts I’ve
been on. I made coffee and
waited for everyone to wake up
while I watched a hunting video.
We hunted very hard that day
in an area that looked more like it
would be for Whitetail Deer being
near the Yellowstone River with
a small area of standing corn and
trees, but about half a mile away
we saw four or five Muley does,
and I reminded Bill that just like
him, if there are girls around, a
male is not far away.
That Mule Deer Buck blend-
ed into the backdrop of some
interesting stone formations,
and we waited for him to move
slightly away from the rocks.
It seemed like hours, but with
patience and a great shot by Bill,
we harvested a huge bodied
3-by-5. We suspected the rut
hadn’t started yet, and when we
began to process him, the in-
credible amount of body fat we
uncovered proved our suspicion.
The weather went from
nice to better (cold with a little
snow) to nice again, so we hunt-
ed hard in the mornings, took it
easier in the late morning and
early afternoon, then drove hard
again until the end of shooting
hour. Not many deer were seen
by others we spoke with, and no
Elk at all, but with one hanging
for our group, we were happy.
Not too happy to stop hunting -
another lesson Mark and I tried
to teach young Bill is to never
give up since one never knows
what tomorrow may bring.
The last day of our hunt, we
decided to hunt near the house,
with the permission of Mark’s
neighbors. With shooting time
ending at 6:10 p.m., we decided
to drive more than hike up and
down the hills and coolies to
cover as much ground as possi-
ble. Telling jokes, talking about
maybe another trip next year,
in addition to making plans for
Mark to come down and stay
with me in Southern California
for Tuna fishing, we came to an
abrupt halt when Bill saw a fork-
ie following some young does . .
. and just like that, we were back
on the hunt.
We ended up filling our tags
exactly at 6:05PM, hung and
dressed our second prize, then
went to dinner tired and hungry,
but oh so fulfilled!
This brings us to this year,
2014, and I made a mistake fill-
ing out the online non-resident
application and called Montana
FWP, a friendly helpful group
of people. They helped me, and
in speaking with the gentlemen
on the phone, he asked where I
B Y S T E V E M O S S
WHYMONTANA
AGAINTHISYEAR?
I
often wonder why after reading so many
stories of people’s hunts and after seeing some
hunts on various Television shows, people say
“This hunt I will remember forever!” I can
honestly say that I remember all of my hunts, starting
from the beginning of my hunting experiences back
in Illinois, to Africa, Alaska, Canada, and everywhere
I’ve ever hunted. What I will certainly remember
most, however, are the friends and my children that
I’ve hunted with. Most recently with my son Bill and
my old friend Mark, who now lives in Montana. Steve Moss with his trophy.
2. 4746 UNIVERSAL HUNTERUNIVERSAL HUNTER July/August/September2015July/August/September2015
started to drop and averaged at
-20° to -25° daily and a couple of
days included snow and strong
winds. I’ve learned a lot this trip,
Elk need to eat more during the
bitter cold to stay warm, and so
they were in the open more. On
the negative side, they tend to
hide in the wind as it hindered
their hearing.
What else I found very in-
teresting were the opinions on
Wolves and their many negative
effects on game and livestock,
and also that many thought
Elk were once plains game but
settlers forced them into the
mountains. Now, the Wolves
are forcing them back into the
plains! What I was also fortu-
nate enough to experience was
one day on the Lazy E-L Ranch;
we saw hundreds of deer and
elk and the next day not one.
But when we exited the truck
to glass, we heard wolves and
saw them circle a kill, and while
mystical and haunting, I was
told that the elk were probably
ten to twenty miles away now
that the wolves killed some
during the night. They escaped
only to be haunted there by the
wolves who will follow them
and chase them back to the E-L.
I guess in a way that is the “cir-
cle of life”.
With glassing and hunting
three days, and not wanting to
shoot a spike or cow, on day
four, we spotted a nice 5x5 that
we put a long stalk on, and I
managed to get a shot off that
wounded him. My next two
shots missed as he was headed
into another county. All you old
guys out there will agree with
me, having a couple of young
studs to help sure is nice and
after kicking him out of two
beds over a three-mile hike with
them pushing me, I harvested
my first elk.
Lessons learned, experience
gained. New friends made and
future plans to hopefully return
to Absaroka-Beartooth Outfit-
ters in 2015 with Bill.
was going to hunt and slipped
and planted the idea of using
an outfitter. Bill who relocated
to Atlanta for work wouldn’t be
able to join us, so it would have
to be up to us old guys.
I did some research and
found the aforementioned
outfitter, quickly did additional
research on area, success rate,
followed up with a few phone
calls, and put a plan into effect. I
would hunt with Mark one week
near Billings, and then travel far-
ther West to hunt with Absaro-
ka-Beartooth Outfitters.
We all have to come face
to face with reality, especially
when hunting out West. Age,
physical condition, and the fact
that this would be trip number
five for my elusive Elk, it all
made sense. Having suffered
through two spinal surgeries last
year, and really not being able to
do a “do it yourself hunt” as well
as I would like, a good outfitter
was the best way to go. Deer
with Mark and I hope an Elk
with Absaroka-Beartooth.
Mark and I woke up early
every morning to sunny balmy
days (Montana style) and we
searched by vehicle and some
spot and stalk but only saw a few
small Muley does and forkies
until day four when Mark got
a nice shot off at a four-by-four
near Pompeii’s Point. An his-
torical landmark dating back to
Lewis and Clark. This put me
up to bat, but it would have to be
near Big Timber Montana. We
had just enough time to load up
the buck, hang it at Mark’s, clean
up, and start my new guided
adventure.
I made the two-hour drive
and ended up at the Allestad
home with the over the top hos-
pitality of Elaine and Lawrence
Allestad and waited to meet up
with Cameron Mayo the Out-
fitter. In the meanwhile, I met
and talked with people from
Tennessee, Alabama, Idaho, and
Washington State. We were all
excited about not only a guided
hunt, but a hunt that was on pri-
vate ranches! This would give us
I hoped an advantage over BLM
hunts that aren’t pack in which
would avoid areas over hunted
or with over-pressured animals.
Again, perfect for those with
limitations like myself.
Cameron came early and
after an incredible meal, which
was repeated daily over the
next five days, we made our
plans for daily hunts, guide as-
signments, meals, and options
if we are successful. The Alles-
tad’s being ranchers, sure gave
us the added benefit of great
beef and lamb! Being the eter-
nal optimist, I asked my guide
Tom Isaacs, an incredibly tal-
ented and experienced young
man, to fit it in to visit Brian
at Pioneer Meats and Tom at
Montana Taxidermy.
Hunts started after a large
home-cooked breakfast usually
starting between 4:30 and 5:00
a.m., but being extremely excit-
ed Elaine had fresh coffee ready
for me at 4:00. These turned
out to be very important as the
temperatures on the first day
The men taking a break.
Montana mule deer.