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I have been hunting most of my life. As soon as I could walk, dad took me into woods of Northern Michigan. He would trudge through knee deep snow breaking trail for me and pulling me up over downfalls half the day. Their I learned all manner of small Game, fishing, whitetail and basic camping. At the age of 13 through 20 I spent my summer months with a family friend in Jackson Hole WYO. learning all manner of Mountain man way's. "still learning thanks Steve". At the age of 22 started on the big hunts for Elk in Colorado. I live for that hunt in the high country. On horse and on foot we make are way to camp some 7 miles in often for more than one season. My commitment to camp can never be broken and is embedded into my soul and heritage.

My Mentors are by far my Father and Uncle. Two of the most extreme hunters I know. just Elk alone they have taken combined some 65 plus bulls and still doing it today! My uncle is 75 and my Dad is 71 its rare that a mountain man makes it up there that long. Are Camp is at 10,000 feet and consist of a 20 man wall tent " fits about seven with gear and stove wood pile" a big game pole, food lift in a spruce " to keep bears from getting are supplies" and so on. We do all the work no guides no hired help.Both men served in the military. My uncle was a Field Geologist during the 50's threw the 80's and has been in the most remote spots on the world doing exploration work. Some times he would be in a tent for more then three or four months at a time. " if your in the wilderness this is the guy you want with you" He is humble and a colorful, always good for a laugh and one who will never let camp down. My Father is much the same but he is a Elkoholic Bad . He is a true master on elk behavior and how to hunt them. His character is his strongest attribute His strength is unreal ,he can still dog most twenty year olds " he wont admit it". Both men together set the stage for a Honorable camp.

My only mission these day's is to preserve the hunt for them . they have given me a life time of hunts and guidance to draw on. As my Dad broke trail for me when I was a boy I shall do for him.

We members of the melrose camp have sworn to pass on what we have been taught and preserve our camp way's for the next generation.
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From: kennyutah
10/30/2007 22:33:30

hey stew how was the trip?are you still there?hope ya got a good 1


 



From: nobullets
10/29/2007 13:33:38
Hey Stew - well, the latest ultrasound shows two twin boys and a single girl.  Can you imagine? I have no idea how we are going to do this other by one minute at a time.


From: drop_tine
10/25/2007 22:46:29
Howdy,
Boy, sounds like you have had a run of tough times! I really hope things settle down for your last few days and that you get your bull. I know it has been great just to be there especially with your dad but it would be awesome to pack out a nice rack and some meat. All the best my friend and I am praying for your safe return.  Larry


10/23/2007 13:38:38
hey stew!! how ya been?? just checking in. i know i haven't been around in some time....will explain later. anyway hope to hear from you and hope your seasons are going well!!! good luck!trisha


10/18/2007 14:02:50
Thanks for the comment.I can take credit for shooting him but my partner found him.We had hiked into the wilderness to get him. {5/7miles} Anyhow hope that your season needs with a bang.
NOR_CAL




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