I got the job in Bozeman Montana!!! I start on the 15th of July, couldn't be more excited for this opportunity. My wife and I are busy packing/trying to find a place to live etc. Quite hectic, but I can't wait to be able to drive a little ways to be able to toss some flies at some huge trout, and will get plenty of scouting in this year before elk/muley season next year!
From Iowa to Montana. I'd call that a landslide win. Congrats.
Congrats!
Yep we are more than excited, it was nice being able to chase big whitetails around, but it was a bummer only being able to chase after one species. Wasn't really "chasing" either, more like scouting then waiting for an opportunity lol. No it is very nice here though, great place to raise a family, but seeing as its just my wife and I and our basset hound, we are going to be selfish for a while and get the most out of our dual incomes with no kids while we can hahaha!
Awesome! good luck
Isn't that the opposite of what the Wenssles did?
Yep pretty much! I believe Vermont to Montana to Iowa
Cool, congrats!
Well, obviously the big dilemma will be your user name. I kept mine even though I'm in Utah. .. These are the big decisions.
hah yea I have thought about that a little bit, too many other things to worry about at the moment lol. Any body have any ideas? I will be moving to Bozeman, but I'm also a UM Grizzlies fan (I plan on going to school there after I figure out what I want to do) hahaha
Congrats! It sounds like a great opportunity.
I'd make sure to buy a lifetime hunting license in Iowa before you leave!!!!!!
Good luck with your move. Winters will be a switch, but absolutely a beautiful state. I am happy for you.
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Congrats!
I would like to, but we have to be 60-65 I believe to do so :/ Winter's here have been pretty rough last couple years, I got snowed in at my father in law's house for 3 days w/no water or electricity...I'm glad @ least the stove top worked and we had a fireplace!
WooHoo! Welcome to Montana, you should love it in Bozeman. Probably my favorite location from a hunting perspective.
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x2 Congrats,enjoy and God bless
His name was Jeremiah Johnson, and they say he wanted to be a mountain man. The story goes that he was a man of proper wit and adventurous spirit, suited to the mountains. Nobody knows whereabouts he come from and don't seem to matter much. He was a young man and ghosty stories about the tall hills didn't scare him none. He was looking for a Hawken gun, .50 caliber or better. Good move Settler !! :thumbsup:
I love that movie, my dad and I have watched Jeremiah Johnson easily a thousand times together ever since I could tie my own shoes! I am going to have to watch it one last time with him before I move!
What are you gona be doing (for work)?
I am VERY happy for you Happy hunting!!!!!
The areas around there can be feast or famine for hunting. Lots of public land...but strong legs were required to access a lot of it...or a horse, preferably not one named Mr. Ed. (talks too much).
Fishing used to be great and access was pretty open in the 80's. Haven't been since the early 90's... still was good but bit more crowded with NR license plates at all my old pull outs!
Enjoy the adventure!
Montana ... a great state for a young man who loves the out of doors. Best of luck to you !
Congratulations on the new job and a place to live that must be a hunters paradise!!!!
You will have to change your handle though....."Iowabowhunter to ?????"
Good Luck with the move. Enjoy the new scenery!!!
Jacob,
VERY happy for you. Make the most of it!
You know, us MSU Bobcat's don't take to kindly Griz :nono: :nono:
Now if you were a Bobcat fan, we might have you and the misses over sometime for Bar-B-Q and discuss some of the "Generalities" (is that a word? Us Bobcats aint none to smart you know) of the local hills and water.
In all seriousness, we Really Do Not Like Griiz, but seeing as how you shoot a nice bow, PM me when you get settled in and we can discuss the local areas....as long as you don't let any of my friends know you like Griz (ever notice Griz is a four letter word.....just sayin......).
You better jump at the opportunity Walt is offering you! If he doesn't Walt I'm moving out there in about 9 years,10 months, and 12 days.............
Mike, it shouldn't be 10 years before we meet, let's talk at the PBS Banquet in Cincinnati next March.
Don't let Walt talk you out of being a griz fan. I lived in Bozeman for a couple years and might someday move back. Nice place
Haha sounds good! I'll always be a Hawkeye @ heart. I'm going to be a personal banker
Congratulations! That is really exciting. I dreamed of doing that when I was young and never followed through. Now our roots are firmly planted now and moving west has long been taken off the table. I have no regrets, but have always wondered "what if?" You won't have to wonder!
:clapper: Congrats!!!
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I'd make sure to buy a lifetime hunting license in Iowa before you leave!!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY! Always buy a lifetime combo license in every state you live. This is doubly important for any military members.
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Having only hunted whitetails, turkeys & small game here in Iowa, I am most excited to chase after wide racked muleys! For some reason though, every hunter/huntress I have spoken with has said that the first time I hear an elk bugle his head off from some faraway ridge-I will @ that exact moment be inflicted with an incurable disease known as elk fever?
Jacob,
Listen to Walt!
I was out there so long last December I became an official MSU Bobcat fan. I was able to take in two playoff games and not only the team and the stadium, but mostly the patriotic and dedicated fans impressed me greatly. The whole stadium SINGS the National Anthem!
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I had pretty good seats.
Also some of the best tailgating scenery around!
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And Walt, my plan is not to have a marathon this year so I can make sure to meet up with you :knothead:
Fantastic!
Congrats bud!!
congrats on the job!!! :clapper:
So how much sick leave do they give you on this job.... ;) Come hunting season you might come down with a bad case of something.
Thanks everybody! If anybody else knows a good resource besides Craigslist to find someplace to rent in/near Bozeman I'm all ears
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Mike, it shouldn't be 10 years before we meet, let's talk at the PBS Banquet in Cincinnati next March.
Now that sounds like a plan sir! Your right, no use waiting until I retire .
I get about 5 weeks a year of PTO :thumbsup: I can't afford an out of state general season tag, hoping I can figure out how to get a late season doe tag though
Congratulations!
Jacob, congrats on the move! I think you will love the Bozeman area. Have family up there and will be visiting them at the end of July. If you still need a resource for rental properties shoot me a pm. My uncle has rental properties in Bozeman and if he doesn't have anything available he can get you on touch with someone who does. If you are in town by the end of July let me know, I got a few fishing holes I can show ya!
We finally made it and have most of our stuff put away!!! There is a broadhead shoot next week that I plan on going to so that will be a blast!!!
My best friend lives in Montana, fantastic country, good on you.
Congrats on getting settled in. My move to KY starts next week, and I'm not looking forward to the headache.
Montana is getting kinda full , i hear North Dakotas nice ! LOL
Cool Congrats. Welcome to the area. I hope to make it to the Moose Creek shoot although I'll be working that weekend, I'll look for the only guy with severe facial bruising in the Grizz attire. :D
I hope you really like you new home here.
Are there wide racked Mulies around here? I still havent seen one with my own 2 eyes on public land anywhere near Bozeman. Wish it wasnt so.
Oh I don't have any Griz attire, only Iowa Hawkeyes stuff! Haha. I only took interest in the Griz when they came to Iowa City a few years ago for the Hawks home opener, with seeing the bobcats stadium yesterday I'm sure it won't be a hard change to become an MSU fan :bigsmyl: My wife and I need to find out how much tickets cost! I did see a 3 point driving in, haven't gotten out to scout yet though