After 25 years of hunting with my family and putting in for elk tags—year after year—I finally drew my once-in-a-lifetime tag. I was 72 years old, and the hunt took place in the mountains of Koosharem, Utah. We’ve shared a lot of memories in the mountains, but nothing prepared us for this. This hunt topped them all. Opening night, with my whole family by my side, I brought down a 352-point bull. One clean shot. But what made it feel like fate was what happened the day before—we spotted that same elk. We hoped he’d still be around, but after a long day of searching with no sign, we nearly gave up. Then, just as we were heading back to camp, there he was. Right place, right time—and a memory I’ll carry for the rest of my life.
After 25 years of hunting with my family and putting in for elk tags—year after year—I finally drew my once-in-a-lifetime tag. I was 72 years old, and the hunt took place in the mountains of Koosharem, Utah. We’ve shared a lot of memories in the mountains, but nothing prepared us for this. This hunt topped them all. Opening night, with my whole family by my side, I brought down a 352-point bull. One clean shot. But what made it feel like fate was what happened the day before—we spotted that same elk. We hoped he’d still be around, but after a long day of searching with no sign, we nearly gave up. Then, just as we were heading back to camp, there he was. Right place, right time—and a memory I’ll carry for the rest of my life.
After 25 years of hunting with my family and putting in for elk tags—year after year—I finally drew my once-in-a-lifetime tag. I was 72 years old, and the hunt took place in the mountains of Koosharem, Utah. We’ve shared a lot of memories in the mountains, but nothing prepared us for this. This hunt topped them all. Opening night, with my whole family by my side, I brought down a 352-point bull. One clean shot. But what made it feel like fate was what happened the day before—we spotted that same elk. We hoped he’d still be around, but after a long day of searching with no sign, we nearly gave up. Then, just as we were heading back to camp, there he was. Right place, right time—and a memory I’ll carry for the rest of my life.
We made a birthday trip down south for the weekend looking for some fun fish to catch, and boy we were not dissapointed! Piper can’t quiet throw the lures out by herself, but she can retrieve them. We keep the drag light just in case if she catches a big one it won’t pull her in. After casting her lure out and walking over to my rod I herd her drag go like crazy. I went to help and she was convinced it was a shark because it was so big! After fighting for what it seemed like an eternity we finally landed it in the net! A new personal best that probably won’t be beaten for a long time! 27in 5.8lbs!
We made a birthday trip down south for the weekend looking for some fun fish to catch, and boy we were not dissapointed! Piper can’t quiet throw the lures out by herself, but she can retrieve them. We keep the drag light just in case if she catches a big one it won’t pull her in. After casting her lure out and walking over to my rod I herd her drag go like crazy. I went to help and she was convinced it was a shark because it was so big! After fighting for what it seemed like an eternity we finally landed it in the net! A new personal best that probably won’t be beaten for a long time! 27in 5.8lbs!
Southern Utah turkeys and petroglyphs!! Gavin Lovell from Rock springs Wyoming in the single pic and if you pic the double shot it’s Gavin Lovell and Alan Wood from oak city Utah. Opening morning turkey success.
Southern Utah turkeys and petroglyphs!! Gavin Lovell from Rock springs Wyoming in the single pic and if you pic the double shot it’s Gavin Lovell and Alan Wood from oak city Utah. Opening morning turkey success.
Can’t complain about a birthday spend fishing the ice off at the berry. With much thanks to Brent Phillips we were able to catch and release 32 fish. My sons 13th birthday is one he won’t soon forget.
Can’t complain about a birthday spend fishing the ice off at the berry. With much thanks to Brent Phillips we were able to catch and release 32 fish. My sons 13th birthday is one he won’t soon forget.
Can’t complain about a birthday spend fishing the ice off at the berry. With much thanks to Brent Phillips we were able to catch and release 32 fish. My sons 13th birthday is one he won’t soon forget.
This Tom Turkey checks the box of another memory filled hunt for Jt Paxman. Jt is a 15 year old, legally blind hunter. He has an absolutely amazing love of the outdoors and a zest for life that can’t be surpassed! With the help of his uncle, who has specialized equipment to assist him in filling his tags they set out to bring home a gobbler. He is the definition of perseverance, surpassing all of his challenges to achieve his goals! We are so proud of the outdoorsman you are becoming JT, keep it up!
This Tom Turkey checks the box of another memory filled hunt for Jt Paxman. Jt is a 15 year old, legally blind hunter. He has an absolutely amazing love of the outdoors and a zest for life that can’t be surpassed! With the help of his uncle, who has specialized equipment to assist him in filling his tags they set out to bring home a gobbler. He is the definition of perseverance, surpassing all of his challenges to achieve his goals! We are so proud of the outdoorsman you are becoming JT, keep it up!
