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

 

 

Ta-dah

Thumbs up!

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SPRING TRIP 2013!!

Let me just start off by saying that this year's trip was EPIC! We had been reading the reports like we do every year and weren't sure if we had planned our trip at the right time. As the date approached, we still had a feeling we could get on the stripers.

Needless to say, after a busy winter/spring for all of us, we were more than ready to get out on the water. Enjoy the post!

Our Bev..

We actually got out of town right on schedule this year.....

So, we took our time getting there and then this happened:

We're Back......

 We ALWAYS catch one right off that bat while waiting for somebody to park the truck.... I think its the same one every year.

 1st Night
 Frank - Striper the first night out...

 

The next morning we headed out to our coveted spot up Navajo Canyon and it didn't take long before the bite was on!!

 

 

 We sat in the same spot for 2 solid hrs and caught fish after fish. It was a Blast!!

Now some afternoon down time:

 Gangnam Style dude wanted his picture with the SLAM Staff.

DAY 2:

 

 Back to our same spot for more of the same.... we caught fish for a solid 2 hrs again before going after a few other species.

Nick hooked into this monster:

 

Don't ask.....

Cousin Eddy made an appearance.

Craziest thing Ever!!

So.... once in a while a striper will get off when your line becomes worn out from so many catches. Sometimes you can end up catching the same fish in the school again. Matt took it a step further when he caught this fish with a previous jig head in its mouth but notice where Matt's hook went through.... that's right, Matt's hook went through the EYE of the other hook.. You'll never see anything so crazy... except for the time Nick and I caught the same fish at the same time..

 

YEP!!

From Day 1

From Day 2

 

Our totals

We sure had a heck of a time. We had good laughs, good groceries, good weather and great fishing! the long winter's wait surely didn't disapoint. Doug ran strong our new trolling motor rocks, and we had no major mishaps. It was Great!! The SLAM boys sure know how to have a good time. And now, we all have bags and bags of vacuum packed striper filets in the freezer. Fish fry or fish tacos anyone??