Doing The Best We Can With What We Have

Doing The Best We Can With What We Have

Mission Statement

With the expanded use of social media today, it is easy to look at others' lives and wish you were them. There are a handful of fortunate individuals who get to hunt and fish for a living. There are others who's circumstances allow them to spend more time in the outdoors than most. The truth is.. the majority of us are average people. Average men and women who do the best we can with what we have. For us, every hunt is public land. Every hunt is DIY. We will most likely never own a Yeti, our Igloos will have to do. Never look down range through the lens of a Swarovski or wear anything adorned with the Sitka logo. We will never have a hunting magazine, never be the stars of our own hunting show, become prostaff members, or receive free gear. We have a limited number of days off each year, and limited funds to spend. This does not however crush our spirit or curb our enthusiasm for the great outdoors. We will take every opportunity we get to enjoy the Streams, Lakes and Mountains.

We do not criticize those more fortunate than us. Our hope is to appeal to hunters just like us. Those with limited time, limited assets, limited resources, marginal gear, yet, 100% passion.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Star Valley, Wyoming

         It turns out that this year our summer fishing trips were planned relatively close.  While a few of my SLAM outdoors members were spending time in the hospital, I was doing my best to keep this fake company going.  This past week I went to my birth place for a little family gathering.  I took time to go fishing in an undisclosed location.  I have fished this river for many years.  I remember as a child going to the meadow to cut hay with my Dad.  He decided to take a short break and head over to the river.  I believe this to be the moment when I was hooked!  Watching as my father targeted the undercut banks and the over hanging willows.  I witnessed him catch not one, but two of the largest brown trout I had ever seen.  I was glad I had my son by my side on this outing.  Hopefully he will retain fond memories as I have.  Here are a few pictures of our spoils.  
Noah and Crew with his first catch.




He was able to redeem himself with a nice "cutt" and a "brook".

Noah getting some tips from Grandpa

I was able to land a few beauties as well.
Above: Brook Trout
Below: Brown Trout


But, Grandpa showed us all how to get the job done
 by catching this aged, hook-jaw Cutthroat!


This is a trip I will cherish for many years.  It was fun to have the boys out on the river enjoying one of the many gifts God has blessed this land with.  If you haven't been near a Stream, Lake and Mountain lately.  I encourage you to take the time and enjoy the outdoors.
Posted by Nick at 11:24 PM
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2 comments:

  1. RapunzelJuly 9, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Too bad I didn't catch one up Swift Creek.... I would have possibly made it on this blog. Thanks for taking Crew, he loved it!

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  2. Nield FamilyJuly 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Glad you boys have been able to enjoy the outdoors lately! Let's go back there soon!

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