Out Gettin' It Done .... Well, Sorda..

The Staff has been out and about in the last few weeks. Here is a little taste of exactly what we have been up to.

Nick took a little horseback camping trip up to the top of Pine Valley Mt. 

Mike got a little fly fishing in on a nice Saturday near Park City.

Well Done Mike

 Then this happened:

I have been putting in for this Limited Entry Pronghorn for about 7 years. The DWR called and told me somebody surrendered their tag and that I was next on the list and it was mine if I wanted it. So I took it and am glad that I did. My Wife's Uncle, Brad Cottam grew up running cattle out there and knew the area like the back of his hand. He had been scouting a nice buck coming to a water hole at 10:30 Every morning so we wanted to get on him. We saw a few shooter bucks here and there but wanted to wait till 10:30. Well, he didn't show so we moved on. I spotted this lone buck a couple hundred yards off the road. We slowly backed out and tried to get behind him and close in on foot. Not the biggest goat out there but I was able to take him while mike and nick were there with me. Had him on the ground by about 11:30 opening morning. It was an awesome day and the Jerky is awesome too.. There is a video of the hunt coming soon!!!

Then, I had a muzzeloader deer tag.

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 Then, Mike had a Rifle Deer Tag so he and nick hit the hills. See....

Even though we like to get out and hunt, we still make sure we take time for the important things like our faith. There are actually 4 SLAM members present at this Sacrament Meeting. If you look closely, three of the four can be seen in this same pic. 

We just may have found a new chip for our outings. Before, It has been Dirty Chips but now that Benny has some out, we just might have to make a change.

I moved my burris scope to my .270 for the Antelope hunt so wanted to get my flip-up sights shooting strait on the AR and shoot the Nylon .22 a little so I got out shooting by myself for a bit and had a great time now that the weather is cooler. And, I shot pretty well. 

 Shot the middle out of a pigeon at 100 yds with an old 30-30 open sights

Now our sights turn to our annual LOA Trip. There has been much anticipation for this years trip and it figures to be one for the books. It's comin' up quick! Stay tuned....

IT'S GOOD TO BE A MAN

Yesterday was the first official day of Fall and also National Hunting and Fishing day in America. So, it got me thinking..... I LOVE fall!! Every year, I dread the beginning of summer and somehow just try and survive until September rolls around. Well, it's finally here and it's great! I become an completely new person in the Fall and I thrive! So, what makes this time of year so great??....... Just being a MAN! So.... every day for the next 7 days, I am going to post my top 7 reasons why I'm glad that I am a man. No dis-respect to you ladies, some of them will be unisex and some will not. Some of them will be directly related to fall but some will not as well. So, here goes:

1. HUNTING SEASON(S)

As archery hunters, we get a little bonus of getting the season started off early in August and sets the tone for the rest of the year. It's barely fall and we already have an entire season under our belt. (just wish I had another tag this year, but I don't) BUT.... Every year for as long as I can remember, my Dad has taken us on a rabbit hunt the day after Thanksgiving. We started out going to Park Valley when we lived up north and then when my sister married Dak, we began going to Loa. This has been one of the longest standing traditions in our family that I'm proud to say, still lives on today even though my Dad is no longer with us. In fact, weeks before he died, just he and I went over to Loa for the day. He slayed em' with his winchester 12 ga. auto that day. I will never forget that day! Although, we are unable to still go the day after Thanksgiving these days, we still make an effort to go sometime in October or November and it is called The Mark J. Hadley Memorial Rabbit Hunt. It will take place the first weekend of November this year and I wouldn't miss it for the world.

In year's past, we have also done a little deer and elk hunting over there. When I was living and going to school in New York City, I came home one time (and I didn't even go home) My Brother-in-law Ryan picked me up right from the airport and we headed for Wayne County. My dad had drawn a coveted Fish Lake Bull Elk tag. After the hunt, I went straight back to the airport, flew back to New York and was in class the next day.

I also grew up bird hunting. I can't ever remember not going out on opening morning of the pheasant hunt with my dad and brother until we got a little older. Since then, we have duck and dove hunted a little here and there as well.

Hunting season is much more than the hunt. It is a chance to get out in the hills with the people you love most and get away from it all. I am so glad my Dad took the time to hunt with us and share his passion with us. We never got to know our grandpa but I feel like that is one thing he was able to pass on to us through our dad.

Stay tuned for numbers 2-7

2010 Mark J. Hadley Memorial Loa Rabbit Hunt

Ok Folks, it's that time again!! Time for the Annual Mark J. Hadley memorial rabbit hunt in Loa.
The trip itinerary will be as follows: Please pay close attention.

First of all the weather: (as of Tuesday)
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.

So,
The trip will go as follows:

We will be departing from Matt's house Thursday night at 6:45 pm Sharp! - We have the Aquarius for that night so we need to make it worth it and also so we have all of Friday to enjoy. Lets try to have the car loaded so the minute seth gets home we can kiss meree goodbye and leave. (well. so that matt can) Please, Please, Please lets try to get away early. There is still some debate as to which vehicle to take. Either Matt's tahoe with Hot Dog or Ron's white truck. Either way, we need to pack as light as possible. I will have 4 guns, 1 bin w/clothes and ammo, and a blanket and pillow. Any ideas on which car would be better?

Thurs between 9-10 pm. - Flip off Brian's Auto on our way through town. Arrive at Aquarius, check in, swim/hot tub? - we will just eat dinner before leaving.

Friday a.m. - Wake up EARLY and go out hunting. Flip off Brian's Auto as we go by - We will either go on a coyote hunt first thing or go right to the spot for rabbits.
* Continental Breakfast

Friday afternoon - Hunt all day!. Flip Off Brian's auto as we go through town - if rabbits are scarce, we may go toss a lure or two in the river. - Stop to Grocery store just for good measure.
* Turkey Sandwiches for lunch out at the rocks

Friday p.m. - Return to motel and hot tub/swim. Flip Off Brian's auto when we drive by. Hot Rod. Laughs, Farts, and more laughs (and farts)
*Dinner Pending

Saturday a.m. - Early morning Coyote hunt - Out to spot b4 sun up!! Flip Off Brian's Auto as we head to and return from spot.
*Return to the Sunglow for "The Boulder Mt."!!! Hopefully Boulder Mountains is our Waitress again :)

Saturday late a.m. - Loa Shooting Range!! Flip Off Brian's Auto

Saturday Afternoon - Leave sometime between 12 or 1 p.m. due to the weather in order to get to Nephi on time -Flip Off Brian's Auto as we leave town.

- Travel to Nephi

Saturday p.m. - Arrive at Nephi Fair Grounds for Coyote Banquet
- Raffle (Watch Bronzen win something good)
* Coyote Dinner - Chilli, rolls, cookies

We will either drive home after the dinner or stay at Anita's depending on the weather and the hour.

Just a friendly reminder: ABSOLUTELY NO Reebecca Romijn, or Pavlov's COMMENTS WHATSOEVER!!!! Hopefully this will help us avoid any unfortuante events!!


So, Matt take care of that ankle these next two days. Seth and Bronzen - get your school work done.

You will need: Guns, Ammo, $ for boulder mt., Warm clothes, seat, face, shooting sticks, boots, gloves, binoculars, clay pigeons and throwers, targets, and a good attitude. This trip is gonna be awesome!!! Lets just make sure nobody gets shot!

SEE YOU THURS EVE!!

2010 Archery Deer Hunts

Fish Lake '10