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.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Hunting Season is Here!!

Well, we have had an unusually slow summer here at SLAM Outdoors. We are sad to report that we haven't had Doug out on the water since our spring trip to Powell. However... we have ALOT to look forward too!! In the mean time though, we have gotten out to do a few things.. lets recap...


We went out shooting on a hot summer day in St. George but it was a blast. Nick has acquired a new shooting rug.. It was a quick little trip out but oh so worth it and I think we all needed that!!

Just workin' on Douglas

We attended the annual Enterprise Rodeo again this year. Mike and I took 2nd in the Watermelon Race. We have some good footage I hope to get on here soon... It was a fun night with our families. Can't wait for next year.







I took a much need vaca south of the border down to Mexico and was able to cross off a bucket list item of mine. We went down to Cabo and did a little fishing with RedRum sportfishing.
 Headin' out early


 I hooked into this Sailfish right off the bat. It was about a 1/2 hr fight. +/- 120 lbs. 6.5 ft long

 Mark caught this striped marlin next


 Dorado
 Rone Metcalfe and his Dorado



And Finally... I can't believe the Archery hunt is upon us already. Me, Nick, Noah and Bill went up to Pine Valley the other night. It was SOOO good to get up there and in the woods.
 Noah... the little whippersnapper
 
 

 Good comfy spot... Only does and fawns though
 
Then, Thursday night, we almost got the whole staff out to Mt. Meadow. Of course, we had to stop for a tub steak and a bev (the hunters special) in Veyo. We had a heck of a time and it was good to get all of us out there.






 
It's so nice to strap the boots on, toss the camo on and head out of town. Not too many things I would rather do... We have allot of hunting ahead of us.
 
Last night, Me and Cody went out Shooting for a bit... I Didn't do to good on getting a pic of him though..

 
 
Fall is the BEST time of year!! The Spring Trip is hella fun after a long winter but Fall is just a non-stop Man-a-thon. Hunting, Football, World Series etc.... It is already in full swing and SLAM will be right there every step of the way
 
Some Important Dates/Facts:
 
- Nick: His Archery tag lasts until half way through September.
- Quinn: Limited Entry Pronghorn Hunt. Sept 14-22
General Buck Muzzleloader hunt Sept 25-Oct 3
- Mike: General Buck Rifle Tag (baby's due date permitting)
Matt: Stay tuned to slamoutdoors.blogspot.com for some HUGE news about our secretary and his upcoming fall hunting plans!!
SLAM: Annual Mark J. Hadley Memorial Trip to Loa in Wayne County, Utah Nov. 7-9
Dove Hunting Starts
 
Next Post: Welcome back Seth to the Staff after 2 years in Africa, More Archery Hunting news, and Matt's big announcement