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Posted: 5/15/2016 5:05:22 PM EDT

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My pack now has a cleaning rod in it.

Posted: 5/15/2016 6:05:41 PM EDT

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I watched this two times today.... Kept trying to see the arfcom Wyoming patch... I know it's there somewhere....

Posted: 5/19/2016 2:31:43 AM EDT

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Isn't it supposed to have taken place in Colorado? That's old timer movie memory....

Posted: 5/19/2016 9:18:55 AM EDT

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Yeah it wasn't Wyoming I was just playing... One of my favorite movies growing up..

Posted: 5/23/2016 11:43:50 AM EDT

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The movie was actually filmed in and around Las Vegas NM, the TR statue still sits in the parkway. The down is just off I25 in NM.

But yes, the movie was also one of my favorite groing up, and I still have a copy (on dvd) wish that it was old school VHS for nostalgia sake.. . $1 fine for not rewinding included!

Posted: 5/25/2016 10:58:46 PM EDT

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Makes me wanna ak.....

Posted: 5/30/2016 12:54:39 AM EDT

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Somedays you just gotta Ak.. A little Sunday after work klash action with my brothers in arms....

You know it

My favorite pic of the day you can almost feel the pucker factor of this shot...

Posted: 5/30/2016 12:58:13 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/30/2016 1:17:22 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/30/2016 11:56:56 PM EDT

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Words can't even describe how awesome these pics are... Not going to lie I don't think we fit in with normal people haha... my middle one has the best attitude face me and my wife just laughed..

My Jedi sense says the force is strong in this one...

Posted: 5/31/2016 1:17:30 AM EDT

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Those are fantastic.

Posted: 5/31/2016 10:18:47 PM EDT

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I absolutely agree that those pictures are too awesome for words... not that any need to be said. Thank God you're not normal sparks or your 3-gun's wouldn't be half as fun.

Posted: 6/1/2016 6:41:15 PM EDT

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Raising them right. Well done brother. Keep up the good work. Beautiful daughter

Posted: 6/5/2016 6:07:32 PM EDT

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Lunch with the family on McCullough Peaks

Posted: 6/5/2016 11:34:08 PM EDT

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Got out today with mdgirl and mdbaby. Tried out a new pack she ordered for him. Should be good for her but not very helpful for our hikes.

Dads, chime in with a carrier.

Posted: 6/6/2016 7:27:55 PM EDT

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One of the greatest things ever invented...

Posted: 6/6/2016 7:44:43 PM EDT

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Dusted off the cobwebs and got the old girl out....

Felt so good to get out into the mountains....

Posted: 8/5/2016 11:57:28 AM EDT

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Bumping because this is an awesome thread!

Posted: 8/5/2016 1:07:48 PM EDT

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I've been hiking the boot pack on snow King mountain here and finally am seeing progress. Recovering from a sprain too so I'm glad I'm making it.

My first hike took 90 minutes. Had terrible technique
Second time was 62 minutes
Third was 59:45
Didn't time it the fourth but probably around 55 minutes
Yesterday I went up without stopping in 48:40! Not bad for a super out of shape guy.
Hoping to have it down to 40 minutes before the end of the month.

Posted: 8/5/2016 4:01:33 PM EDT

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There should be a lot more photos from this summer..... we've all been slacking in this thread.

This was a week ago. My youngest and I decided our fire pit needed a table top addition to the stone work we did 5yrs ago.

Here is my boy getting the grout all smoothed out inside the pit.

We didn't get to use it as the red flag warnings went up and all fires were banned from N. Forest. As a neighbor to N.F. we just follow their lead.

Here is our symbolic candle.

Next week, I'm going to clear coat the whole thing to help with the weathering on the sandstone and limestone.

Posted: 8/5/2016 4:05:00 PM EDT

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I've been hiking the boot pack on snow King mountain here and finally am seeing progress. Recovering from a sprain too so I'm glad I'm making it.

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My first hike took 90 minutes. Had terrible technique
Second time was 62 minutes
Third was 59:45
Didn't time it the fourth but probably around 55 minutes
Yesterday I went up without stopping in 48:40! Not bad for a super out of shape guy.
Hoping to have it down to 40 minutes before the end of the month.

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That's some serious time improvements! Excellent!

Posted: 8/5/2016 5:38:34 PM EDT

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I'm thinking that the Powell and Cody folks need to get together some time and do some shooting.

Posted: 8/5/2016 11:25:20 PM EDT

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I've been hiking the boot pack on snow King mountain here and finally am seeing progress. Recovering from a sprain too so I'm glad I'm making it.

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My first hike took 90 minutes. Had terrible technique
Second time was 62 minutes
Third was 59:45
Didn't time it the fourth but probably around 55 minutes
Yesterday I went up without stopping in 48:40! Not bad for a super out of shape guy.
Hoping to have it down to 40 minutes before the end of the month.

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That's some serious time improvements! Excellent!

Thanks!

Went up again this evening. Just shy of 43 minutes. My buddy I hunt with is twice my age and can do it in 36 so I can't be shown up.

Good to see some rain clouds.

Posted: 8/6/2016 3:52:35 PM EDT

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Quick trip through northern Wind Rivers: Clear Creek, Bear Basin, Roaring Fork. Light pack, bivy sack, light stove.

Squaretop, smoke from Lava Mtn fire.

Clear Lake. Not an easy place to get to, even harder to get out of.

Cliffs above Clear Lake.

Bear Lake, from 11000' ridge above. This is supposed to be a good sheep area.

Route into Bear Basin

Elk in Roaring Fork.

Roaring Fork crossing

Roaring Fork canyon

25 miles, about 10 off trail. 8K vertical.

Posted: 8/6/2016 11:33:45 PM EDT

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Great pics!

Posted: 8/9/2016 2:07:49 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/13/2016 6:12:58 PM EDT

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Yesterday evening we went in off the scab creek trailhead a few miles on a quick overnight and to scout for elk. I learned very quickly that my Kelty frame is not deigned to haul in a lot of gear, nor does it fit me very well. My shoulders are dying. New pack this week.

The camo was the only outdoor clothing that worked for me.

Posted: 8/13/2016 8:15:48 PM EDT

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Yesterday evening we went in off the scab creek trailhead a few miles on a quick overnight and to scout for elk. I learned very quickly that my Kelty frame is not deigned to haul in a lot of gear, nor does it fit me very well. My shoulders are dying. New pack this week.

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The camo was the only outdoor clothing that worked for me.

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Nice area. If my memory serves you are looking out at the Toboggan Lakes. Hills to the south used to be good elk hunting. I believe this is a limited quota area now?

Posted: 8/13/2016 8:18:15 PM EDT

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Game camera shot from Taylor Creek in the Snake River Range up behind the house:

Posted: 8/13/2016 9:07:27 PM EDT

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Yesterday evening we went in off the scab creek trailhead a few miles on a quick overnight and to scout for elk. I learned very quickly that my Kelty frame is not deigned to haul in a lot of gear, nor does it fit me very well. My shoulders are dying. New pack this week.

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The camo was the only outdoor clothing that worked for me.

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Nice area. If my memory serves you are looking out at the Toboggan Lakes. Hills to the south used to be good elk hunting. I believe this is a limited quota area now?

Good eye!

If I'm looking at the map correctly it's area 98, which is open to all for archery from
1-19 of September, and any elk on general from 1-15 of October, and 10/16-11/10 for antler less. We'll be double checking as well be down there a few more times and have speed goat tags in 87 and 90.

Posted: 8/27/2016 11:01:53 PM EDT

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Took the kids for a little waterfall swimming

Posted: 8/28/2016 11:36:51 PM EDT

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Finally got a chance to get out and do a little fly fishing after about 5 years. MIL had dementia and lived with us, she needed full time care, but she passed last month. Last time we tried camping/fishing was back in 2011. We would have to get somebody to Grandma sit for a couple hours whenever we wanted to go out. Wife was with her 24/7 for the most part.

It was good to get out and enjoy ourselves again.

Has been a while since I have tied some Flys, but they don't look too bad.

Little pond up in Pole Mountain

And some of the little Brook Trout we caught. The winner as for which fly worked the best, went to the BH Hares Ear Nymph. All of them were caught using this fly. Wife was using spinning gear and a bobber and fly. I was using my fly rods.

Posted: 8/29/2016 3:01:30 PM EDT

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Hare's ears are the bees knees down here on the N. Platte too. Ever want to fish near the Casper area hit me up. Same goes for the rest of you.

Posted: 8/29/2016 9:20:43 PM EDT

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Great looking time Hanz!

I've been in JH 9 years and haven't tried fly fishing. However it will be a near top priority for next season. May get into it late season here if possible.

Did you keep the fish you caught?

Posted: 8/29/2016 10:37:52 PM EDT

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Fun day of shooting on Sunday.

Checking zeros on several rifles, and running a few rounds through the chronograph on the POF.

We then reconfirmed zeros on the .308 ARS at 300m. The can says the DPMS LR308 is on.

Posted: 8/30/2016 1:33:37 AM EDT

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I've been in JH 9 years and haven't tried fly fishing. However it will be a near top priority for next season. May get into it late season here if possible.

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Most of them would be fishstick size when cleaned, so no. Not really a fish eater, the only fish I like to eat is breaded fried catfish, and sometimes salmon. Love catching them though.

My advice for someone getting into FlyFishing is to get a ok rod and reel to see if you enjoy it, don't spend too much. Then if you do find it an enjoyable type of fishing, go ahead and get a good rod setup. Unless you are getting into saltwater and big fish, a cheap, say $60 or so, reel will suit you fine. The rod in my opinion is the most important item. If I remember right (it's been 25 years), these rods were $400 for the custom rod, and about the same for the Sage rod way back in the early 90s. But I had used a friend's spare rod when we were TDY to Hill AFB for a few months, and got hooked on FlyFishing, so went out and got my own when we got back home to Las Vegas. The High Sierra Rod was my first, and used for the rivers and streams of the West. The Sage was my second bought for the big lakes in the UK.

It's a fun way to fish. It's neat to be able to catch any kind of fish by using a little bit of fur, feathers, and floss.

Posted: 9/5/2016 11:28:32 AM EDT

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Thanks! I'll probably steal my wife's fly rod to try it next year.

Have been hunting the last few days, way to warm. but I saw the biggest bull I have ever seen in the wind river range. We thought he was a moo cow. Saw a few others but it's too early for anything to be answering our calls. I did shoot a couple grouse with my bow though.

Posted: 9/5/2016 2:48:35 PM EDT

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Lucky.

Posted: 9/12/2016 10:16:34 AM EDT

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Now that's beautiful! What an awesome adventure place to take the family...

Posted: 9/17/2016 1:23:26 PM EDT

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Some early morning powder burning..... Amazing.....

Posted: 9/18/2016 8:20:41 PM EDT

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I'm still coming off that rush.

I got 250 rds loaded today, just on the leftover excitement of watching those water bottles break at 500m, and that plate fall at 850m. So much fun.

Posted: 9/19/2016 11:25:30 AM EDT

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Dam, I still need to try to get out with you guys and do some shooting.
Hoping to make it to the 3 gun next week but it starts when I'm scheduled to get off work.... so I will be late IF I'm able to get off on time.

Posted: 9/23/2016 8:55:59 PM EDT

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I finally made the trip out and got my antelope! Shot a real nice one. Missed B&C by a ways, but I'm very proud of this animal. I've been talking about it for years, and finally did it. What a great trip. Plenty warm for sure. I took a good jacket, a pair of cold weather pants and cold weather/ snow boots, but was lucky enought not to need them. I was in walking shoes, lightweight pants, and a T for the whole trip. I really like it out there. Can't wait to get back out for deer and elk some day.

Posted: 9/23/2016 10:20:36 PM EDT

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I finally made the trip out and got my antelope! Shot a real nice one. Missed B&C by a ways, but I'm very proud of this animal. I've been talking about it for years, and finally did it. What a great trip. Plenty warm for sure. I took a good jacket, a pair of cold weather pants and cold weather/ snow boots, but was lucky enought not to need them. I was in walking shoes, lightweight pants, and a T for the whole trip. I really like it out there. Can't wait to get back out for deer and elk some day.

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Fantastic looking buck! Glad you had a good hunt and typical antelope weather.

Posted: 9/24/2016 7:33:21 AM EDT

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That's a cool goat.

Posted: 9/24/2016 2:37:21 PM EDT

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Thanks! He has some character. It takes a few shots to show off his horns.

I thought I'd just look for the heart shape typical looking buck. I found one with heavy mass and good cutters but his length was short because he finished a hair short on top. It was maybe a 70-75. I had him ranged at 240 yards at one point and was close to shooting him. But it was early enough in the day, I passed and found this other buck that was a little better two hours later. I really was splitting hairs on size at that point. There were plenty of good bucks there.

More up your ally, I'm doing the euro mount myself. I'm doing the Whitebones Creations boil method. He's on youtube with some great videos. I should have it wrapped up pretty quick. I'll post a pic of me screwing it up later.

Posted: 9/30/2016 10:38:04 PM EDT

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Took the wife fishing to Dubois this week. Great weather and scenery. Caught one 10 inch rainbow on Brooks Lake.
Ran into a big horn at the Lake Louis trailhead. Saw it when we pulled into the parking area and it drifted off into the trees. Climbed a big rock and we were above it when it came around.
Fished one day on Ring Lake and Trailhead Lake and the second on Brooks Lake and Wind River Lake at the pass. There was a little ice at Brooks and some snow on the ground at Wind River Lake.