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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, uncles, etc., who make it a priority to pass on your love of the outdoors to your family. This man, my grandpa Roy, was monumental in teaching me the ways of the woods, waters, and conservation. And while he was unable to hunt deer with me in my teenage years, he never missed a story or chance to hang out as I processed game. So many good stories and experiences with this man. To those of you still able to spend time outdoors with the father figures of your families, cherish those moments!
Item #3 of 3: the quest for a gray-phase grouse began a decade ago upon first flushing two while archery hunting in the Blue Mountains. After years of ineffective gun handling and connecting only with the typical brown color phase, Finn and I finally hit the jackpot. Two fell in a new cover that morning, this one simply stunning with tones of caramel, bronze, coal, and storm cloud gray. Once again, steadfast Finn put the birds in the bag. She doesn’t hunt with the tenacity of Yuba, but she rarely misses a bird, and has put more species in the vest than any of my other setters. This bird is symbolic of Finn’s patience, perseverance, and our mutual love for one another and days spent afield. Now i just need to remodel the man cave so the birds look good on the wall!
Item #2 of the three-pert series: Yuba’s 2020 opening day rooster from our homestead. She had barely passed the barn before slamming into point. As I rounded the corner, a dozen pheasant flushed, but this one rooster hunkered down. Yuba relocated and pegged him. This bird is a testament to the habitat work I continue with at home, and Yuba’s passion and savvy at chasing these guys.
Item #1 of a couple years of birds that just came in from the taxidermist: a handsome pair of valley quail from our little homestead. Zeta hunted her first birds here at home, and I never take for granted how lucky we are to have the habitat for a home covey.
(Repost due to Instagram removal).
Approaching an exceptional log jam and pool, you turn and give your buddy that look that says “calling it; 16-incher behind that downstream log”. Too bad I haven’t seen a 16-incher in this creek since 2013, but the fishing was better than it has been in years. Some of the most beautiful rainbows I’ve ever seen (Honestly, I say that about every mountain creek rainbow...).

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, uncles, etc., who make it a priority to pass on your love of the outdoors to your family. This man, my grandpa Roy, was monumental in teaching me the ways of the woods, waters, and conservation. And while he was unable to hunt deer with me in my teenage years, he never missed a story or chance to hang out as I processed game. So many good stories and experiences with this man. To those of you still able to spend time outdoors with the father figures of your families, cherish those moments!
Item #3 of 3: the quest for a gray-phase grouse began a decade ago upon first flushing two while archery hunting in the Blue Mountains. After years of ineffective gun handling and connecting only with the typical brown color phase, Finn and I finally hit the jackpot. Two fell in a new cover that morning, this one simply stunning with tones of caramel, bronze, coal, and storm cloud gray. Once again, steadfast Finn put the birds in the bag. She doesn’t hunt with the tenacity of Yuba, but she rarely misses a bird, and has put more species in the vest than any of my other setters. This bird is symbolic of Finn’s patience, perseverance, and our mutual love for one another and days spent afield. Now i just need to remodel the man cave so the birds look good on the wall!
Item #2 of the three-pert series: Yuba’s 2020 opening day rooster from our homestead. She had barely passed the barn before slamming into point. As I rounded the corner, a dozen pheasant flushed, but this one rooster hunkered down. Yuba relocated and pegged him. This bird is a testament to the habitat work I continue with at home, and Yuba’s passion and savvy at chasing these guys.
Item #1 of a couple years of birds that just came in from the taxidermist: a handsome pair of valley quail from our little homestead. Zeta hunted her first birds here at home, and I never take for granted how lucky we are to have the habitat for a home covey.
(Repost due to Instagram removal).
Approaching an exceptional log jam and pool, you turn and give your buddy that look that says “calling it; 16-incher behind that downstream log”. Too bad I haven’t seen a 16-incher in this creek since 2013, but the fishing was better than it has been in years. Some of the most beautiful rainbows I’ve ever seen (Honestly, I say that about every mountain creek rainbow...).

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Top Posts & Pages

  • Articles
  • Product Review: Ranger and Worker Vests by Hurtta
  • Grass Awns and Gun Dogs
  • Tree Removal Benefits Greater Sage Grouse Population Growth
  • Haying Best Management Practices for Wildlife

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