My First Elk

[recoil junky]

I can remember it as if it were yesterday.

I was 5 years old the fall of '64. Dad was foreman of the "O Slash Z" 9 miles up Lolo Creek out of Missoula. You know, right across the highway from Woodman School?

"Come on son lets go elk hunting!!"

Of course I went!! A five year old doesn't ever pass up a chance to go elk hunting!!! So we climbed in the 63 International pickup and off we went.

I don't really recall EVERYTHING that went on that day but I do remember this.

Now, people often wonder why I'm so infatuated with elk. I just don't get it. I think they a retarded for not knowing.

RJ

 

[thecrittergitter]

Awesome photo there Recoil, welcome aboard!

 

[fowladdict]

awesome picture junky! Yer old man started you right!!

 

[Big O]

That's pretty cool. Good memories I'm sure.

 

[mixedbag]

Cool picture.My youngest son turns 5 next year,and he's already been out a few times for deer.The boy will be a hunting machine someday.He's better in the woods then his 11 year old brother already.Looking forward to hopefully taking my soon to be 12 yr old out for antelope next year.He has to make honor roll at school the rest of the year 1st, but thats the deal
Hope to make some good memories like yours over the next few years.Wish my Dad hunted.I was the 1st in my family to hunt, but they would always have time to take me .Some of the best memories of my Dad I have

 

[mthunter]

That is really special. Thanks for sharing your memories.

 

[Bowhuntrben]

Love the picture..thanks for sharing!

 

[noharleyyet]

Cool pic, thanks & welcome.

 

[recoil junky]

I see lot's of people here from Bozeman. That's where this bull is now, hanging on the wall in Don Vanamen's realty office. Or was the last time I heard. I'd like to have it back someday.

RJ

 

[Bucnutz.wis]

Now, people often wonder why I'm so infatuated with elk. I just don't get it. I think they a retarded for not knowing.

Hurray... I'm no longer a retard !!!

Sounds like you'll fit right in here - Welcome !!

 

[thecrittergitter]

I see lot's of people here from Bozeman. That's where this bull is now, hanging on the wall in Don Vanamen's realty office. Or was the last time I heard. I'd like to have it back someday.

RJ

Want me to go steal it for you?LOL

 

[Lawnboy]

Critter I'll distract them with some stupid realty questions and you nab the rack. I think we could pull it off.

 

[Blackhawk357]

That's got to be the coolest pic and story ever. I hope that my boys can have some memories like that !!