Hunting Season Opened for us

[ID Bronco]

We had a great Friday afternoon...

 

[Pile of parts]

Been slow getting started this year. Tried a couple of new spots, with no success. Went back to one of my old spots.

 

[ID Bronco]

Awesome! I have a trip planned on the 22nd for Chuckars and fishing. Cast and blast

 

[Pile of parts]

3 seems to be the magic number for me. Had a great point and a double with each dog retrieving a bird. The chukars made me look bad after that. Got one more and had the opportunity to limit out. Oh well, there will be more for next week. The young dog (brown one) is in her second season and is really starting to put things together. Fun to watch the old one work and the young one learn.

 

[DaveB]

My son and I have tried two times to chase those devil birds. The first time we found them but they flew when we got 250 yards from them and we could never find them again. The next time we found nothing. Lots of good exercise but nothing to show for it. Your young pup looks just like one we had growing up.

 

[Pile of parts]

My son and I have tried two times to chase those devil birds. The first time we found them but they flew when we got 250 yards from them and we could never find them again. The next time we found nothing. Lots of good exercise but nothing to show for it. Your young pup looks just like one we had growing up.

They say the first time you hunt chukars is for fun. Every time after that is for revenge.

 

[ID Bronco]

I spent Saturday fly fishing in Ashton ID. It was a balmy 22 degrees. It was sure nice to get out.

 

[Pile of parts]

A couple more yesterday. Both dogs did well again. Saw a lot of birds but they were flushing way out in front. No fault of the dogs. Sometimes the birds are just a little more wild.

 

[ID Bronco]

We traveled about two hours to a spot we have done well at before, but there was so much more snow than usual. It was past knee deep in most spots, but we were there, it was 12 degrees, so why not. haha. We hunted the ridges where the snow was blown away, the dogs had a few birdie times and saw a few droppings but no birds. Good times anyway.

 

[ID Bronco]

It warmed up, so I snuck out of my office.
Beautiful Rainbow, 21-22 and FAT for a river fish.

 

[Thursty]

It warmed up, so I snuck out of my office.
Beautiful Rainbow, 21-22 and FAT for a river fish.

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Beautiful!!

 

[ID Bronco]

Man I love Spring! I'm glad my kids still want to hang out with me.

 

[ID Bronco]

Awesome day on the river yesterday. A good friend, decent weather and no track meet to attend = Great fishing

 

[ID Bronco]

I've been delinquent on here.

Last weekend was great.

 

[ID Bronco]

More good times.....

 

[rholbrook]

What river are you on?

 

[ID Bronco]

What river are you on?

This is the Southfork of the Snake. Downstream from Palisades Resevoir

 

[ID Bronco]

A few more great trips recently:

Hiking for Grayling.



And I took some friends out to learn the art:

 

[ID Bronco]

High Mountain Lake Backpacking Trip

This lake once had Golden Trout in it. We wanted to see if we could catch some or if they are still there. We only caught and saw Westlope Cutties. They are beautiful. It was a 4X4ish road going in. Very rocky, rough, long, dusty road to the trail head. It was Myself, my 3 Sons and my good friend Andy.

This is near Mt. Borah in Idaho.

Yes there is another letter in that name. haha





It rained pretty heavy on the way in


We made it, it was strenuous.





Sunrise at 6am

 

[ID Bronco]

A few more pics, we were alone most of the time only seeing three people the entire trip.

We beat the heat and were pretty chilly until we changed into dry clothes, lit a fire and ate some food.

The next day started brisk, but ended sweaty after a long hike.

We saw a bunch of elk and some sage grouse! My boys are awesome.