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Big Lake,Hawley, reservation lake, all great country. I like to fish big lake in the Morning, then head down to the river for some Apache trout.

Good photo. The only way I could get up in a tree these days, is if a Grizzly bear chased me up. My SPorstman 450 doesn't have enough juice to get in a tree.

Who's your Daddy

I am making a big pot of homemade Chili today which I share with my neighbor who is a Veteran. We will have a few beers, and raise a glass in tribute to the fallen hero's. In a world gone crazy, many of us have not forgotten those who have sacrificed for freedom.

Chevy has had 13 million recalls of various models in the last couple years.

Nice. Awesome colors on those birds.

For those who served and didn't come home. For those who lost a father, a son, a husband, or a friend.

Octoberfest in Germany is on my Bucket list. Lock up your daughters Germany.

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Anywhere around Hannagan meadow. Also at the junction of 191, and Red Hill trail, and FS Road 26. There are some meadows, and ponds in the area and the elk come out of the cover, and the mountain off the southeast corner of that junction, and into the meadows. in the late afternoon. Backtrack up some game trails and try and ambush as they come out? My experience is before the fire. Not sure what is happening in that area since then?

I have never hunted 33 or 36. But 37B, has some easier terrain, out by Oracle.

If the hit and run driver had a gun, they would have been there in a nanosecond. Last time I called TUPD, I couldn't even get them to show up. Setting up speed traps is more profitable.

There are alot of great instructional videos on youtube. The fish haven't been fished up there, since the park closed in November. You can throw all kinds of junk at them and be successful. Good presentation of the fly,and line control is the key. Typically size 14,16,18 will cover most size flies. If you see any bugs flying around, catch one and see what it is, and try and match it with a similar fly. You can also pick up a rock from the water, and look at the underside. You will see Nymphs on it and can tell what type and size fly for the river. If you want an attractor pattern for the early season. Get a few Glo bugs in Orange, or Pink. They imitate a spawning egg, and all fish will eat them. Bob Jacklin of Jacklins fly shop in West Yellowstone gives free casting clinics every Sunday. I'm not sure what time of year he starts the clinics?

Sounds like the story of my life. Except in the end,I didn't get to sleep with a hot 23 year old. But I'm still looking.

Handsome rug. Nice colors.

I think I was cursed by being born with more balls than brains. A New York City Italian wife? You got your hands full dude. Kind of like a Chinese Tiger wife. Guts or Balls will not save us from either.

Crotalus made a good call on unit 30B. The flats, on the west side of the Dragoons are fairly easy to hunt. Certainly not as many mulies as years ago, but there are some vantage points where you could sit and let other hunters push the deer around? I have taken a few bucks down there over the years. It is mostly low rolling hills, and washes. There is a mix of both species in some areas.

Tuna fishing is something I hope to try someday. Looks like a blast. Do you get to keep all your catch?

Early season Streamer fishing can be a blast. Once the water temperature rises enough to make the trout frisky, they will aggressively chase streamers. I consider myself a good flyfisherman, however, my Streamer fishing techniques need some improvement. Kelly Galloup, owner of the Slide Inn Flyfishing shop, and Lodge, down on the Madison River, is a master Streamer fisherman. You may have seen him on Flyfish TV episodes. He holds some Streamer fishing classes, which I would like to take sometime. Tie a 6' length of 12 pound test to your flyline. I like White Zonkers, and Olive and Black, Flashabuggers. Just a standard Wooly Bugger tied with flashabou. Also a Galloup Boogie man, or Double Bunnie. Darker streamers on overcast days, lighter colors when the sun shines. Enjoy that great place that is YNP. Don't forget to pinch down the barbs on your hooks, and use non-lead weight. I have been checked by the rangers.

Cat saves boy from dog mauling. http://www.ijreview.com/2014/05/138194-amazing-video-captures-heroic-cat-saving-little-boy-dog-attack/

In Montana , size 20 is as small as I go. Lee's ferry is another matter. sometimes super small is all that works. Trying to tie on a size 20 fly at Dusk, makes me swear like a sailor.

This is a video clip I shot in 2011. Grayling Creek as it flows through the ranch I worked at for a couple seasons. Catching spawning Rainbows in the 16-20 inch class on egg patterns. A week before, I was fishing in the same spot during a snowfall. This is 10 miles north of the town of West Yellowstone, which is the West entrance to YNP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HX6TlhGKdkI