Idaho bear bound

[Greg in Delton MI]

We're (my fiance' Amy and I) headed to Idaho Friday to spend over a week in the back country of Idaho spot and stalking black bears with Jim and Holly Akenson.

This is probably one of the coolest hunts I've been on as we are driving to Cascade Idaho then flying into the ranch, then mule packing 5 miles to camp. We will likley see elk, mule deer, wolves sheep and bear on the trip.

I hope to do a kind of hunt along as we will have internet at the ranch.

The real intent beyond hunting bears is spending time with our friends Jim and Holly, we have talked about this for a couple years and decided this year to do it.

Amy is shooting a 50# Ragim Recurve and 580 grain GT's with Bear Razorheads and is hoping to take her first big game animal, a bear with her bow.

That being said tomorrow the adventure begins we're driving to Omaha spending the night with her sister, driving on to Denver to have dinner at the P&Y Banquet then spending the night in Boise with Larry and Belinda Fischer before heading into the back country on Monday.

Holly emailed earlier this week to tell us that there were a 100 elk and deer on the airstrip and that the wolves were around hazing them as well. We can't wait to see Idaho's back country.

here is a link to the ranch where we will be staying  

http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=41858

Wish us luck,

[Talondale]

We'll be waiting.   Happy hunting.

[Mike Orton]

Good Luck Greg, sounds like a nice adventure.

[Steve O]

You are just a bear huntin' fool...

Don't be stingy with the pictures  

[Tim Fishell]

Good luck Greg!!  I know you and Amy have been looking forward to this trip.  I am looking forward to the updates.  Stay safe and shoot straight.

[Hot Hap]

Good luck. Hap

[bohuntr]

Sounds like an awesome trip!!! Make sure to take lots of pictures to share with us here.

[Jack Denbow]

Good luck Greg. Sounds like great fun. I hope Amy gets her bear. Tell Jim I said hi.
Jack

[Kingwouldbe]

Wow! Greg that sounds cool, keep us posted

[tippit]

Greg, That sounds awesome!  I had the pleasure of sitting in on Holly's photography session at the PBS Banquet.  The photos of the ranch and wild life were amazing.  I'll be sitting on the edge of my chair watching this hunt unfold.  Good luck to you & Amy...Doc

[Guru]

Wow, Good luck Greg!

Take lots'a pix bud  

[BobCo 1965]

Godspeed!

[steadman]

I'm jealous. Good luck, and lots of pics please

[flyfish1]

Hi Greg,
       Im with you in spirit buddy.I know you two will love every second of it. Go get that bear Amy.I cant wait to hear from you upon return.Enjoy and hunt hard. The boys say hello.
                    best always,
                                Ron

[Greg in Delton MI]

Thanks all, we'll be heading out soon first stop Omaha funny thing our hotel across the road from Cabela's.......8^)

[rabbitman]

Good luck Greg.  

[Greg in Delton MI]

Heading through Illinois we were flagged and followed by a white Pick Up that gave us a thumbs up..because we have numerous stickers in the backwindow and my "longbow" license plate.  We just thought he was another Trad hunter...come to find out...he was Gene Wensel's neighbor..SMALL WORLD!!!

[Joseph]

Good luck on the hunt, sounds like a lot of fun!

[VTer]

Greg, sounds like you've got a full itinerary. Will be looking forward to your trip updates. Good luck!    

[Brian Krebs]

Sounds like your in for a great time ! Best of luck to you two Michiganders !